Open AccessGlide Path: “Path to the successful root canal instrumentation”- Review
Author(s) -
Anjali Oak
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the indian dental association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2248-9231
DOI - 10.33882/jida.14.25903
Subject(s) - instrumentation (computer programming) , root canal , path (computing) , root (linguistics) , computer science , orthodontics , medicine , linguistics , philosophy , programming language , operating system
Appropriate biomechanical preparation of the root canal is the base for successful root canal treatment. The “mechanical” part of this procedure which is the root canal instrumentation is not complete without achieving “glide path”. Clinicians must understand the importance of this small and simple but important concept of glide path which in turn will help to avoid a number of mishaps and give a long term predictable endodontic success. Key Words : “ Glide path, Rotary instrumentation “