Multiple choice Which of the following statements is/are false about cleaning and shaping of the canal? Shaping of canal is done after cleaning the apical 1/3rd to ensure patency. Shaping facilitates placement of instruments to the working length by increasing the coronal taper. Shaping permits more accurate assessment of the apical cross-section diameter of the canal. Only 1, 2 and 3 Shaping is necessary for more calcifications that occur from coronal portion to the apex. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation This is an incorrect statement about cleaning and shaping of the canal.