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How a Dental Microscope can benefit you |
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Magnification is essential for performing not only endodontic procedures, but almost any other dental procedure one can imagine A microscope is absolutely the best modality for consistent accurate visualization for dental procedures. Anything else is just a compromise. |
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Magnification achieved with either surgical loupes or dental microscopes not only enlarges the operating site, but also provides intense homogenous lighting. |
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Both these factors allow the clinician to visualise features not otherwise perceptible to the naked eye. It is for these reasons that it is universally recognised that the use of magnification in dentistry not only improves the quality of care provided to patients, but also expands the range of treatments that can be offered.
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| The Benefits Of Magnification |
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Magnified Image |
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Brilliant Illumination |
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Better Posture and Improved Comfort |
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Increasing Precision |
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Improved Dental Care |
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Additional Treatment Options |
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Improved Profitability |
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| Microscopes are important in four main areas (written by Stefan M. Luger, Microscope Consultant and Hands-on Trainer ) |
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Whenever the degree of magnification is increased, the available light is spread out. For this reason anything under higher magnification appears darker. Additional light is required to compensate for this phenomenon. In order to achieve adequate illumination with loupes, one should purchase the optional LED light source which provides the spot illumination needed. Microscopes on the other-hand have an integrated, through the lens, bright fiber-optic light source. This light source completely eliminates shadows because it incorporates a coaxial (line of sight) light path that is always directed where you are looking. Some microscopes even have a built-in curing light filter that prevents light activated composites from polymerizing while using the scope for general dental procedures. |
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Microscopes really deliver on the promise of comfortable sit-down-dentistry. With a scope, it is no longer necessary to contort and bend your body to obtain good visualization. With proper microscope training, one can sit at the 12 o’clock position even while working with mandibular molars by learning to bring the patient to you, instead of you bringing yourself to the patient. Under a microscope, subtle patient head movements are all that is required for proper patient positioning to affect a more comfortable operating posture. |
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One may add an integrated video camera and a monitor to the scope for image capture. A scope with a camera will fulfill the same function as does an intra-oral camera, but with the advantage of imaging done in “real time”. While working with the scope, you don’t have to stop in the middle of the procedure to get the wand, find the tooth, focus, and capture the image. What you see is what you get in "live action video". The image can be saved to the computer, emailed, printed on a video or computer printer, or even recorded on a VHS or DVD. Additionally you can use a digital still camera. |
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Viewing their own teeth as seen through a scope is an impressive patient education tool that portrays the dentist as state of the art. They become participants in their treatment planning process and actually help suggest work they want to have completed. They are impressed with the scope and because they have participated, have ownership and agreement of their proposed treatment plan. |
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Microscopes need not be expensive. You can acquire microscope for about Rs 5 lakh but for the most part, dentists are purchasing units in the Rs 5 - 15 lakh price range.It costs you more money NOT having a scope than having a scope, because of all it could do for you. If you are interested in becoming a scope user, feel free to contact us. |
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