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 Technique

# Apical Patency

## Definition

Maintaining a clear, unobstructed path to the apical foramen, usually confirmed by passing a small patency file (e.g. #10) just through the terminus. It helps prevent blockage and ledging during shaping.

## Clinical Guides

[Canal Preparation](https://endo-guide.app/canal-preparation)[Working Length Determination](https://endo-guide.app/working-length)

## Related Terms

[Pecking Motion](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/pecking-motion)[Brushing Motion](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/brushing-motion)[Watch-Winding](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/watch-winding)[Recapitulation](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/recapitulation)[Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation (PUI)](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/pui)[Single-Cone Obturation](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/single-cone)

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