Glide Path: “Path to the successful root canal instrumentation”- Review

Abstract

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 “