Lesson 5: Canal shaping

Canal shaping in endodontics: Modern instrumentation and a strategic glide path

Overview

This video explores contemporary canal shaping techniques in endodontics, focusing on efficient and safe instrumentation. It uses a clinical case to illustrate the key steps involved in pre-enlargement, glide path establishment, and definitive shaping to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.

Key topics covered

• Releasing coronal aspects of the root canal
• Consideration in hand files movement ensuring they move smoothly (size 10)
• Mechanical glide-path
• Techniques in using rotary files
• Checking the root length and apical diameter

Clinical relevance

The information in this video would be suitable for clinicians who want to better refine the use of hand files and mechanised glide path.  Understand the tools needed for certain cases, and how to achieve their objectives during a retreatment.

Learning outcomes

After watching the video, clinicians will learn:

• Techniques to work better and efficiently using NiTi file
• Practical advice on how to avoid canal preparation errors