Course: Minimally Invasive and Predictable Broken File Retrieval

Saturday, December 6, 2025 

7 CE credits 

Cost:$1,499 

Instrument retrieval may be unpredictable unless the standardized protocol is followed. The recent study on instrument retrieval revealed that removal of visible broken instruments is 100% predictable following the standardized protocol. It was also shown from the study that the longer the broken instrument, the longer it took to remove it. Therefore, removal of longer broken instruments requires different techniques from that of shorter ones. It is also essential to preserve as much tooth structure as possible to prevent root fracture and perforation. In the workshop unique techniques for instrument retrieval using “TFRK” or martensitic NiTi rotary files will be presented to make the instrument retrieval highly predictable and minimize dentin sacrifice. The instrument retrieval techniques presented in the workshop are also supported by evidence because of predictability and higher success rates compared to the traditional techniques. 

Objectives:

Participants who attend this workshop will be able to 

• Describe how to make an accurate diagnosis for instrument retrieval 

• Perform a predictable and minimally invasive preparation for instrument retrieval 

• Understand the concept of instrument retrieval 

• Make it minimally invasive and predictable to prepare the canal for instrument retrieval   

• Choose the best technique to make the removal attempts successful 

Each attendee will receive a Terauchi File Removal Kit and other materials. 

Schedule: 

8:00-8:30 am Registration 

8:30 am – 12:45 pm Lecture 

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch 

1:45 pm – 5:00 pm Hand-on component 

Dr. Yoshi Terauchi is a world-renowned endodontist from Japan, who has developed the Terauchi File Retrieval Kit and numerous endo motors. He earned his DDS in 1993 and completed his residency at Tokyo Medical & Dental University in 1995, where he also received his PhD from the Department of Endodontics. 

This course is sponsored by Brasseler USA and Woodpecker.