Management of Separated Instruments from the root canal- A Review

The fracture of an instrument is a recognized complication in endodontics.Several factors must, however be taken into account to evaluate the prognosis of the tooth in this situation.The objective of the endodontic treatment with (or) without a fractured instrument remains the same, namely to disinfect the root canal and prevent its recontamination.The time at which file fracture occurred during treatment and the degree of canal infection must be considered when determining the potential effect on treatment outcome.Patient should be informed about an instrument fracturing in the tooth for ethical and legal reasons.