INTRODUCTION: Intracanal separation of endodontic instruments is an adverse event that may not only hinder the endodontic treatment, but may also have an influence on the long-term prognosis and longevity of the tooth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: After studying a series of related articles and publications we have reviewed and compared the different conservative treatment options for the management of intracanal fractured instruments. RESULTS: Conservative management methods are leaving the fragment in situ and filling the coronal fragment of the root canal, bypassing the fractured instrument or completely removing it from the root canal. Each of these options has its advantages, disadvantages, special indications and every treatment decision is accompanied by possible risks and difficulties. Each case is different and the prognosis depends mainly on the location of the fragment, the root canal system (RCS) anatomy and morphology and, of course, on making the right treatment decision for managing the accident. CONCLUSION: Separation of endodontic instruments in the root canal (RC) does not necessarily lead to endodontic failure and even in cases when the instrument cannot be removed choosing the adequate treatment procedure can strongly benefit the long-term prognosis of the tooth involved.

Ключови думи: фиброщифт, естетично възстановяване and conserves the remaining structures of devitalized teeth. Therefore fiber posts should always be considered as a treatment option when restoration of an endodontically treated tooth is required.