NS-20 - Predictable and Minimally Invasive Removal of Separated Instruments Workshop

Fee: $1,095 (after March 29: $1,245).


Instrument fracture immediately hinders the clinician from performing further treatment, and thus the outcome of the treatment will be compromised. The literature shows that when NiTi instruments fracture, they mostly fracture in the apical one-third or beyond the curve of the canal because of the superelastic property. Furthermore, instrument retrieval is often considered challenging. However, a recent study has shown visible fractured instruments can be predictably removed with ultrasonics alone when the standard retrieval protocol is followed. It is also essential to maintain as much tooth structure as possible to prevent root fracture and perforation. This retrieval protocol has shown that the instrument retrieval was significantly more conservative in dentin sacrifice compared to the traditional techniques. In the workshop the standard protocol for instrument retrieval will be taught and practiced making it highly predictable and minimally invasive using tooth models or extracted teeth. The unique procedures in combination with CBCT for instrument retrieval will also be shown and discussed using contemporary concepts.

AAE Workshop Cancellation and No Show Policy:
Refunds for AAE workshops will not be granted, regardless of the circumstance, after April 5, 2023. A no-show occurs if a registrant does not cancel in advance of AND/OR does not show up for their scheduled workshop within 30 minutes of the published start time. If a registrant no-shows, they will forfeit their spot at the workshop and an individual from the waitlist will be given their place.