The success of endodontic procedures depends on various factors like biomechanical preparation, disinfection or sterilization of the pulp space, and at last but not the least i.e. obturation of the canal for disinfection of the prepaired canal space, only instrumentation is not abundant. The use of some other aids for this, like endodontic intracanal irrigants are quite necessary and essential for the same.

Lack of knowledge or its poor application in clinicals can lead to a number of accidental errors during the root canal therapy. The preventive measures and management of these mishaps is must for the success of the endodontic therapy and to maintain the natural integrity of the teeth. Thus, in this paper we are going to discuss about the different types of endodontic procedural mishaps with their management briefly.