Microscope
The world extended inside your mouth is consisted of many important microscopic things. Therefore, dentists are using microscopes to detect even the tiniest detail in your oral cavity.
Magnification has revolutionized dentistry, improving the visibility of operators and therefore the ability to diagnose and provide treatment for a variety of dental problems. Indicatively some cases in which the use of the microscope is imperative are:
- Detection of hidden canals, that have been obstructed by calcification and reduced in size
- Removal of materials, such as old filling material
- Preparation for access to avoid unnecessary destruction of tissue
- Reparation of perforations
- Location of cracks and fractures that are invisible to the naked eye
- Facilitation of all aspects of endodontic surgery.
- Photographic uses and enhanced photographic documentation
What are the benefits of using a microscope?
- Dental microscopes provide 400 times greater visual accuracy than the naked eye and 100 times greater accuracy than ordinary dental glasses. Magnification improves the accuracy of tooth preparation, preventing damage to adjacent teeth and connective tissue during any type of dental or surgical procedure.
- In respect to restorative dentistry, magnification improves visibility in diagnosis, preparation, placement and surfacing. The microscopes have built-in high-intensity lights, which allow high visibility in areas where it is difficult to get an accurate image.
- Some cases of dental damage, such as many types of cracks, cannot be detected without magnification.
- It is an invaluable resource for endodontic dentistry. Root canal treatment takes place in a very particular point in the tooth area. The procedure requires a great deal of precision, so as the dentist to navigate through the intricate roots and canals of the tooth. Undetected canals often result into unsuccessful treatment of infections, which can lead to a repetition of the process.