Magnification in Endodontics: A review
Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Conservative and Endodontics - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Traditional endodontics has been based on feel not sight Since the endodontic surgical field is measured in millimeters endodontic therapy has always been very dependent from the tactile sensation of the operator and its anatomic knowledge The use of magnification in dentistry appears to be of increasing interest With the recent advances of magnification devices with increased magnification and illumination there is improved technical accuracy and performance Now the use of such magnification systems is a very popular practice in dentistry as well By providing both intense focused light as well as a high degree of magnification the endoscope orascope dental loupes and operating microscope has become an important part of the armamentarium for many endodontics The aim of this review is to discuss the role of magnifying aids with its added advantagesin endodonticKeywords Magnification Dental Loupes Operating Microscope Orascope Endosocopenbsp nbspnbsp
Authors and Affiliations
Meenu G. Singla, Divyam Girdhar, Usha Tanwar
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