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case_images: Intraoral view of operative region. Even though the needle is visible on the radiograph, it is not possible to firmly locate it intraorally.
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case_images: Teeth 54 had caries on its occlusal and distal surfaces, and tooth 55 had caries on its occlusal and mesial surfaces (Figure 1).
case_images: The periapical radiograph shows the exact location of a broken tool between teeth 55 and 54.
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case_images: Based on clinical examination and radiological evaluation (Figure 2), the treatment plan included designing the correct surgical access to interproximal space between teeth 54 and 55 and retrieval of the broken needle.
case_images: The broken needle is visible (black arrow) in periodontal ligament space of tooth 55 after flap reflection.
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case_images: Surgical retrieval of a broken needle (black arrow).
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case_images: Removed needle, approximately 8 mm long.
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