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Question:
Topic: Broken RCT File
My Ni-Ti file got separated in the apical third of a curved canal while cleaning.

Infection was clear and there was no pain before the separation of file. I tried to retrieve the file but it was no use.

Will it cause any impact on the prognosis? ...Dentist from India

Answer:
Sounds like you have a clean canal and the broken file will act as part of the filler for the canal.

As long as the tooth is not perforated, I think that it should be all right.

I am far from an expert in endo, but think that I would fill as usual and hope that I can get gutta percha around the broken file to help seal the apex.

Corinne Scalzitti, DMD, MAGD
Austin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
Texas Periolase
3900 RR 620 South
Austin, Texas TX 78738
(512) 263-3330

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