Stomatology ›› 2022, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (7): 577-581.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2022.07.001

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Legal liability and prevention of medical disputes about endodontic instruments separation

YANG Yinjie, HOU Benxiang   

  1. Center for Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing 100162, China
  • Revised:2022-05-14 Online:2022-07-28 Published:2022-07-22

Abstract: Instrument separation is one of the common complications in the process of root canal therapy, which is closely related to the complex anatomical morphology of the root canal, the performance of instrument and the factors of the operator, and cannot be avoided under the existing medical technology conditions. In addition to the failure of root canal treatment, instrument separation can also cause psychological burden to both doctors and patients, and easily lead to medical disputes. Although the instrument separation is not a medical accident, the doctor should also take some responsibility. Comprehensive preoperative evaluation and standardized operation can reduce the occurrence of instrument separation. Preoperative notification, detailed medical records and making the best clinical decision after instrument separation to reduce adverse consequences are beneficial to reduce medical disputes.

Key words: instrument separation, nickel-titanium instrument, legal liability, medical dispute

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