Iatrogenias: pulpectomía con gutapercha. Reporte de caso.

Introduction. This article emphasizes the importance of the informed and careful practice in pediatric dentistry and endodontics to prevent iatrogenic events. It highlights critical need to select appropriate obturation materials, especially in deciduous teeth, and the use of diagnostic tools such as panoramic radiographs and computed tomography scans, to avoid complications. Case report. The case of a pediatric patient of 8 years and one month old is presented, with a pulpectomy in the OD 53 obturated with gutta-percha, which hindered the eruption of teeth 13 and 14. This case is rare due to the unusual difficulty in eruption caused by gutta-percha obturation in a deciduous tooth, not commonly reported in literature. Conclusions. Meticulous dental practice supported by clear protocols is essential to ensure successful and safe treatment in pediatric patients. Proper selection of obturation materials, particularly in deciduous dentition, is crucial. The findings underscore the relevance of diagnostic tools such as panoramic radiography and computed tomography. Specialized attention and the use of resorbable materials in deciduous dentition are critical to prevent future complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]