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Effect of Manual and Mechanical Glide Path Preparation on Working Length Accuracy.

NCT07612228 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-05-28

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Summary

Accurate working length determination is essential for successful root canal treatment and is influenced by proper glide path preparation. This in vitro study aims to compare the accuracy of working length achievement following manual and mechanical glide path preparation techniques. Sixty extracted single-rooted permanent teeth will be randomly allocated into two groups. Group 1 will undergo manual glide path preparation using stainless steel K-files, while Group 2 will receive mechanical glide path preparation using rotary PathFile instruments. Initial and final working lengths will be measured using an electronic apex locator and confirmed with digital radiographs. The difference between the initial and final working lengths will be analyzed statistically. The results of this study will help identify the more effective glide path preparation technique for maintaining working length accuracy and improving endodontic treatment outcomes.

Conditions

  • Achievement of Working Length After Manual Versus Mechanical Glide Path

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Manual Glide Path Preparation

Glide path is created using stainless steel K-files (size #10) with a watch-winding motion and gentle vertical filing to establish a smooth path from the canal orifice to the apex.

PROCEDURE

Mechanical Glide Path Preparation

Glide path is created using rotary PathFile instruments (#13 and #16) with an engine-driven handpiece, following manufacturer instructions to establish a smooth path from the canal orifice to the apex.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Aleena Malik, BDS · Pakistan

  • Alina Malik · School Of Dentistry,Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University,Islamabad

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-04
Primary Completion
2026-10-10
Completion
2026-11-10

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