Endodontic Retreatment: Managing Procedural Mishaps and Selecting Repair Materials

– Identification of the principal causes of endodontic treatment failure through clinical and radiographic assessment
– Systematic treatment planning for non-surgical retreatment and case selection
– Safe removal of intracanal obstructions, including posts, separated instruments, and carrier-based obturation materials
– Management of procedural mishaps, including ledges, canal transportation, and perforations
– Selection and application of bioceramic and repair materials according to defect location, moisture control, and sealing requirements
– Decision-making between surgical and non-surgical retreatment, including management of extruded materials and iatrogenic complications
– Long-term outcomes and follow-up protocols for retreated teeth with previous procedural mishaps.