| Separation Anxiety: Gates-Glidden Drills Can Be Hazardous to Your Health. | |
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PMID: 21924205 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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INTRODUCTION: Gates-Glidden drills are commonly used during endodontic therapy to aid in the development of straight-line access and coronal enlargement of the root canal. The drills come in various sizes and are typically used in a low-speed air-driven or electric handpiece. As a safety feature to aid in retrieval if separation of the drill occurs during use, Gates-Glidden drills are designed to separate near the hub of the drill to allow for easier retrieval. METHODS: This case report presents a potentially serious complication associated with the use of Gates-Glidden drills. RESULTS: A contaminated drill became embedded in the arm of an endodontic resident and required surgical removal. CONCLUSIONS: Proper office safety precautions can help prevent accidents that may result in serious injury. |
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Authors:
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Robert S Lee; Satish Alapati; Bradford R Johnson |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-07-13 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of endodontics Volume: 37 ISSN: 1878-3554 ISO Abbreviation: J Endod Publication Date: 2011 Oct |
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Created Date: 2011-09-19 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7511484 Medline TA: J Endod Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1470-2 Citation Subset: D |
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Copyright © 2011 American Association of Endodontists. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Endodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. |
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