Removal of a fractured file beyond the apical foramen using robot-assisted endodontic microsurgery: a clinical report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endodontic file fractures are common complications of root canal treatment, and requires removal via specialized techniques such as endodontic microsurgery when the file beyond the apical foramen. It is often challenging to precisely and minimally remove a fractured file. Recently the use of dental autonomous robotic system (ATR) has shown promise in precisely and minimally in dental surgery. Therefore, this case details a technique for using the ATR system to precisely and minimally guide the removal of a fractured file beyond the apical foramen.

Case presentation

A 48-year-old male patient, with no evidence of bone defects, was diagnosed with a file fractured completely beyond the apical foramen during root canal treatment of the right maxillary lateral incisor.

SUBMITTER: Fu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11697827 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature