Dr. Naveen Thomas
Dentistry
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Today the dentist has broken a file inside my tooth during root canal treatment. She said she could not remove the broken file, continued the treatment, and tried to bypass the broken file. And she also said that she does not know if I would have complications from this broken file or it would be fine. Should I be concerned and visit a specialist dentist?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Usually, there will not be many complications if the file is in the canal only and not extending beyond the root apex. In my opinion, ask her to finish RCT (root canal treatment) for the rest of the canals. If any complications arise, see an Endodontist to retrieve the broken part or bypass it.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
So can I safely put a crown over that tooth?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
You can wait for two weeks or a month before putting a crown over it to rule out any immediate pain or re-infection. If you do not feel any pain while chewing, then you can go ahead and put a crown over it.
If you have the x-ray with you, please attach it to assess how much of the file remains in the root and find out the degree of any risk involved in the future.
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