Vol 3, January-February Issue, Poster 4

Poster journal
Glide Path in Endodontics
Anil Dhingra1, Anil K Tomer2, Neetika Bhardwaj3, Nidhi Ruhal3
Professor and Head, Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics, DJ College of dental sciences

and research, Modi Nagar, Ghaziabad, India.

Professor, Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics, DJ College of dental sciences and

research, Modi Nagar, Ghaziabad, India.

Postgraduate Student, Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics, DJ College of dental sciences

and research, Modi Nagar, Ghaziabad, India.

Abstract
What is a glide path? Does it help in root canal procedure? Glide-path is a smooth radicular tunnel from
canal orifice to physiologic terminus (foraminal constriction). Its minimal size should be a super loose No.
10 endodontic file. The Glidepath must be discovered if already present in the endodontic anatomy or
prepared if it is not present. Glide path creation is essential for prevention of rotary file separation and
most effective rotary use. Creating an.02 tapered glide path is critical for the safe and effective use of nickeltitanium rotary shaping instruments. Glidepath can be further described as a manual glide path created
with handfiles, or a mechanical glide path created with rotary files. Routine glide path establishment and
enlargement with glide path files can increase the lifespan of rotary instruments with a reduced risk of
instrument fracture. Aim is to provide information about glide path with which we can maintain the
original canal anatomy with less modification of canal curvature and fewer canal aberrations.
Keywords: Glide-path, rotary instruments, root canal anatomy, root canal treatment
How to cite this article: D Anil, TK Anil, B Neetika, R Nidhi. Glide Path in Endodontics. Dent Poster J 2014;
3(1):4.
Source of support: Nil.
Conflict of interest: None declared.

Corresponding Author:
Dr. Neetika Bhardwaj,
Postgraduate Student,
Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics,
Conflict of interest: None declared.
DJ College of dental sciences and research,
Modi Nagar, Ghaziabad, India.
E-Mail: neetika.0111@gmail.com

Vol 3, January-February Issue, Poster 4