Post removal and endodontic procedure revision on a maxillary first molar presenting with a complete fracture of palatal cusp as well as a previously omitted MB2. Tooth was also tender to percussion, no deep narrow pocket.
Amalgam core has been drilled out around the post head.
The Flexipost has been removed with an ultrasonic tip and a P5.
MB2 has been located with the help of a dental operative microscope (OPMI PROergo from Zeiss).
Endodontic revision procedure instrumentation has been performed with Mani stainless K files and ProTaper Universal (Dentsply). Chelator: RC Prep. PUI Irrigation: NaOCl 5%. P5 (Dentsply) Sealer used: Pulp Canal Sealer. Obturation technique WVC. X Ray Sensors used: CareStream Kodak 6100.
Flexipost has been replaced by a casted post cemented with RelyX along with a new crown.
A 2 years follow up
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