title: Separation anxiety: Gates-Glidden drills can be hazardous to your health.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Gates-Glidden drills are commonly used during endodontic therapy to aid in the development of straight-line access and coronal enlargement of the root canal. The drills come in various sizes and are typically used in a low-speed air-driven or electric handpiece. As a safety feature to aid in retrieval if separation of the drill occurs during use, Gates-Glidden drills are designed to separate near the hub of the drill to allow for easier retrieval.
  
  
  METHODS
  This case report presents a potentially serious complication associated with the use of Gates-Glidden drills.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A contaminated drill became embedded in the arm of an endodontic resident and required surgical removal.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Proper office safety precautions can help prevent accidents that may result in serious injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA.
authors.forename: Robert S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Satish
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alapati
authors.forename: Bradford R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004708:Endodontics; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D060051:Occupational Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology; D000092464:Elbow Injuries