GLIDE PATH IN ENDODONTICS

Mechanical preparation of root canal system plays a key role in providing a successful and a more predictable endodontic treatment outcome.The intricate anatomy of root canals often poses a challenge for clinicians in aiding this objective. The preparation of glide path provides a basis for effective cleaning and shaping enabling all the subsequent instruments to move smoothly through the canal till the apical constriction unhindered. A reproducible glide path enhances clinicians efficacy in understanding root canal anatomy thus reducing the likelihood of procedural errors.