Intentional Reimplantation; A Viable Treatment for A  Separated Instrument– A Case Report

Dr. Hegde Padmaraj; Dr. Aditya Shetty; Prof.Dr.Mithra N. Hegde; Dr. Ankita Wali

Volume : IV, Issue : III, March - 2014

Intentional Reimplantation; A Viable Treatment for A Separated Instrument– A Case Report

Dr. Hegde Padmaraj, Dr. Aditya Shetty, Prof. Dr. Mithra N. Hegde, Dr. Ankita Wali

Abstract :

Success of treatment of a root canal with a separated instrument beyond the apex solely depends on removal of the instrument. In this paper, intentional reimplantation has been discussed and described as the treatment approach to instrument separation. A two–year follow–up case report is presented. The reimplanted tooth is now a healthy and functional tooth. However successful in this case; intentional reimplantation should be considered as a treatment option of last resort when other options are not viable