Question 58 · LDEK · Access and canal preparation

Which clinical situation does the following X-ray show?

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  1. A. performing recapitulation.
  2. B. extrusion of gutta-percha cone beyond the apical constriction.
  3. C. checking patency of the root canal after correct orifice preparation.
  4. D. insertion of a too narrow endodontic file into the root canal during its preparation.
  5. E. creation of an apical perforation during endodontic treatment.
Hint

Compare the width of the canal lumen with the width of the instrument and check whether the file touches the canal walls.

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