Navigated Recovery of Fractured Dental Injection Needles: Case Report and Suggestions for Management during Pandemic Crises

Table 1

Eight crucial points for avoiding needle breakage [2].

(1)	Explore the patient-specific anatomy
(2)	Use a sufficiently strong and long canula
(3)	Inspect for damage before use
(4)	Avoid prebending or kinking
(5)	Prepare the patient for puncture and avoid sudden movements
(6)	Do not insert the whole needle
(7)	Puncture only when masticatory musculature is relaxed
(8)	Avoid directional change during needle advancement
(9)	Change the needle for every injection