Endodontic retreatment with reciprocating instrumentation using a single Reciproc Blue file (VDW): case report
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Endodontics, Dental caries, ToothacheAbstract
The success of endodontic treatment is related to the correct selection of the case, the preparation and filling techniques used, the skill of the operator, in addition to being associated with the technical difficulties that the case offers. However, many cases result in failures related to microbial, morphological, and technical factors such as partial filling of the root canal without reaching the apical limit. Endodontic retreatment consists of carrying out a new treatment, it may be because the previous one failed or, simply, because you want to carry out a more correct and appropriate treatment. In view of the above, the present report aims to report the endodontic retreatment of element 21 with Reciproc Blue® reciprocating instrumentation as a therapeutic option for endodontic failure. Patient A.L.M., 27 years old, female, Caucasian, attended the Endodontics Clinic at Faculdade do Amazonas – IAES reporting intense pain in her front tooth as her main complaint. She was diagnosed with unsatisfactory endodontic filling based on clinical and radiographic examinations. For the treatment plan, the Reciproc Blue file system was determined for the unfilling and treatment of the root canal, so that it is possible to reach the apical foramen and end with a new satisfactory and safe filling. Given the case carried out, it seems reasonable to conclude that the Reciproc Blue® system presents excellent clinical performance, guaranteeing cleanliness and safe formatting as the instrument is resistant to fatigue and torsion. As it is a single-file system, it also adds less operative time. Endodontic reintervention is a necessary and effective therapy when performed technically and precisely.
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