Fractured post: clinical sequence

Fractured post 01 Fractured post 02

1) Central upper incisor, where the fractured post can be clearly seen within the root canal after removal of debris and cement using the ultrasonic chisel.

2) Radiographic aspect of the same tooth

Fractured post 03 Fractured post 04

3) Ultrasonically powered chisel being used to fragment and wash away cement.

4) The Masseran trepan is advanced along the cement interface.

Fractured post 05 Fractured post 06

5) Ultrasonic vibration being applied to the post via the Masseran trepan and ultrasonic chisel.

6) Radiograph of the tooth after post removal.

Fractured post 07

7) The removed fragment.


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