Root Canal Perforation: A Quick Review

Root canal perforation is a communication between the root canal system and supporting tissues of the teeth (periodontium). Causes of root canal perforation can be duo to multiple factor i.e., Caries, Resorption, Iatrogenic, Perforation prognosis depend on multiple factor these are; time size and location, based on the prognostic factors perforation can be classified into, Fresh Perforation, Old Perforation, Small Perforation, Large Perforation, Coronal Perforation, Crestal Perforation, Apical Perforation. A wide variety of materials to seal the perforations have been suggested in literature. Root perforation complicates the treatment and deprives the prognosis if not properly managed. Root canal perforation can be avoided in most of the cases if the clinician follows the basic principle of the root canal treatment protocol.