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The removal of restorations and foreign objects from root canals
1Department of Conservative Dental Surgery, United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy's and St. Thomas's Hospitals, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|April 1, 1993
Summary
This review covers techniques for removing root canal obstructions like sealers, fractured instruments, and posts. Effective removal methods are crucial for successful endodontic retreatment.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental materials science
Background:
- Restorations and foreign objects in root canals can complicate endodontic procedures.
- Obstructions such as sealers, fractured instruments, and posts necessitate specialized removal techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review available techniques for removing various obstructions from root canals.
- To provide an overview of methods for managing challenging endodontic cases.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of endodontic techniques.
- Analysis of methods for removing root canal obstructions.
Main Results:
- Various techniques exist for removing root canal sealers.
- Methods for dislodging fractured instruments and posts are discussed.
- The review categorizes approaches based on the type of obstruction.
Conclusions:
- Successful removal of obstructions is key to retreatment outcomes.
- A range of techniques allows for managing diverse root canal challenges.
- Further research may refine existing removal methods.