A Nonsurgical Approach for Removal of Overfilling Guttapercha: Case Report

Nawaf Almutairi^1,

¹Conservative Dental Science Department, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia

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Nawaf Almutairi. A Nonsurgical Approach for Removal of Overfilling Guttapercha: Case Report. International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2021; 9(1):20-22. doi: 10.12691/ijdsr-9-1-5

Abstract

The consequence of the material used during obturation being overextended out of the root canal may cause a reaction of an inflammatory process with a rarefaction area in periapical tissue. The process of healing is not affected by filling materials because the periapical tissues could tolerate it well, but a greater failure frequency is identified in teeth with an overfilled. Case report: This case report depicts an overextended guttapercha material and a different nonsurgical approach to remove this material. Conclusion: This conservative approach is a secure and plausible choice to remove extruded guttapercha in the periapical area. Clinical significance: The failure of endodontic treatment could increase with overextended guttapercha materials. One of the most common approaches to remove this overextended guttapercha cone is a surgical technique. Nonetheless, this nonsurgical technique could be a better alternative treatment technique and could increase success.

Keywords:
guttapercha periapical tissues overfilling overinstumentaion

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