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    May 15, 2008, 08:15 PM
    Piece of metal in root canal
    Hi, a piece of metal fell into root canal. Is it dangerous or could it be left there? Thanks, NK
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    May 16, 2008, 03:56 AM
    Hi Nina,
    Did the drill bur or file break while the dentist was doing the root canal? This does happen occasionally. There is a good chance that you will have no problem with your root canal but an x-ray should be taken every couple of years to be sure there is no infection at the tip of the root.
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    May 16, 2008, 05:36 AM
    I know that most times when you have a root canal they put in a post. Is this what you are talking about?
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    May 16, 2008, 07:33 AM
    Hi, a file broke off and fell into root canal. It can be clearly seen on x-ray. Shall I leave it or try to remove it? Thanks, Nina
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    May 16, 2008, 06:47 PM
    If the file can be removed easily then have it removed.
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