Management of fractured endodontic instruments : a clinical guide

Description

This superbly illustrated book provides detailed information on the causes of instrument failure during endodontic treatment, the factors influencing the management of such cases, and the diverse management options that may be employed to resolve the problem. Readers will find clear descriptions and comparative evaluation of the available methods, techniques, and devices. Complications that may arise during the management of fractured instruments are described, and the impact of retained file fragments on the prognosis of endodontic treatment is discussed. In addition, means of preventing iatrogenic errors from occurring in the first place (the best form of management) are explained, emphasizing that the risk of instrument failure is reduced if proper guidelines are carefully considered and followed. The book will assist both endodontists and general dental practitioners in achieving an optimal outcome when confronted with the time-consuming and challenging task of dealing with a fractured instrument within the root canal – a still frequent circumstance despite the plethora of improvements in instrument design, alloy composition, and manufacturing processes. Front Matter ....Pages i-ix Introduction: Prevalence of Fractured Instruments (Theodor Lambrianidis)....Pages 1-29 Factors Affecting Intracanal Instrument Fracture (Christos Boutsioukis, Theodor Lambrianidis)....Pages 31-60 Mechanisms of Instrument Failure (Spiros Zinelis)....Pages 61-73 Therapeutic Options for the Management of Fractured Instruments (Theodor Lambrianidis)....Pages 75-195 Parameters Influencing the Removal of Fractured Instruments (Theodor Lambrianidis, Emmanuel Mazinis)....Pages 197-206 Comparative Evaluation of Techniques and Devices for the Removal of Fractured Instruments (Michael Hülsmann, Theodor Lambrianidis)....Pages 207-224 Complications During Attempts of Retrieval or Bypassing of Fractured Instruments (Theodor Lambrianidis, Michael Hülsmann)....Pages 225-245 Prognosis of Root Canal Treatment with Retained Instrument Fragment(s) (Peter Parashos)....Pages 247-269 Prevention (Theodor Lambrianidis)....Pages 271-277 Back Matter ....Pages 279-283