Endodontic non-surgical retreatment: how to remove a silver point and a post? A case report

Retreatment is a common procedure in endodontics. It is indicated when a periapical disease is present, when the treatment is insufficient, and in presence of coronal leakage. The goal of an endodontic retreatment is to access pulp chamber and remove materials from root canal space in order to reshape and clean the root canal system. The aim of this case report is to show how a clinician can remove a silver point and a post in order to facilitate successful endodontic nonsurgical retreatment