title: A new approach for the retrieval of broken instruments.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to present a modified ultrasonic spreader and a new technique that are used for the retrieval of solid obstructions that can not be bypassed by conventional methods. The technique advocated and the instruments proposed are described. A clinical case is discussed to show the possibilities and limitations of both instrument and method.
authors.affiliation: Endodontic Department, St. Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Nehme
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003762:Dental Instruments; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*