A fragment of a dental instrument was left in an upper side tooth by a dentist who treated the patient in a different clinic. According to an X-ray image, the instrument entered the root canal of the tooth. While the patient did not suffer any discomfort due to this issue, it was decided that the fragment should be removed as it would inevitably corrode and it is possible that the tooth may become painful at any time.1 - spiral part of a intratubular tool2 - apex of a root of a tooth

Tool fragment was removed. X-ray image taken prior to the filling of the root canal.3 - fragment is completely removed

After removing the fragment and using a dental microscope, the treatment was completed by filling of the root canal and indirect restorations (crowns).
4 - tooth after root canal sealing

Extraction of an instrument fragment from a tooth root canal

A fragment of a dental instrument was left in an upper side tooth by a dentist who treated the patient in a different clinic. According to an X-ray image, the instrument entered the root canal of the tooth. While the patient did not suffer any discomfort due to this issue, it was decided that the fragment should be removed as it would inevitably corrode and it is possible that the tooth may become painful at any time.1 - spiral part of a intratubular tool2 - apex of a root of a tooth

Tool fragment was removed. X-ray image taken prior to the filling of the root canal.3 - fragment is completely removed

After removing the fragment and using a dental microscope, the treatment was completed by filling of the root canal and indirect restorations (crowns). 4 - tooth after root canal sealing