I Had a Root Canal Done and the File Was Left in It. The Endo Cannot Remove It , Can This Be a Problem in the Long Run?
Broken and retained root canal files are common enough that we have all seen them regularly in our practices. There is no way to know whether the file will present a problem in the future or not. If the file cannot be removed there are only two choices. One option would be to finish restoring the tooth and wait and see - if the tooth is monitored by your dentist and no problems develop...then no problems develop. The other option is to remove the tooth and replace with an implant, bridge or denture. I hope this answers your question adequately. Best, Dr. Alper