Dental microscope: description and characteristics

Dental microscope is an indispensable assistant for every dentist. It is an advanced multifunctional device that opens new opportunities for specialists and allows raising the quality of dental services to a new level.

A bit of history

The use of the first microscope in dental practice began more than twenty years ago. The first model of this device could not be called perfect, since it had minimal capabilities. The modernized model of the device was invented by Harry Carr, it was intended for endodontic manipulation.

For today on sale it is possible to find the good multipurpose equipment, for example a microscope stomatologic Zeiss and others. They have expanded capabilities and won the trust of many dentists.

Benefits of using a dental microscope

This device, in the first place, is designed so that the dentist can get an enlarged image of good quality. Thanks to the use of a dental microscope, the doctor monitors every detail and performs the most complicated manipulations, considering the tooth and other tissues in multiple magnification. Microscopes of leading manufacturers are equipped with high-quality optics, and this is an indispensable condition for the treatment and prosthetics of teeth at a high level.

Using a microscope in dentistry can improve the diagnosis of the disease in order to further develop the right treatment tactics. With an increase, carious formations, cracks or fractures are clearly visible, and they can be identified at an early stage.

With the help of such equipment, the dentist can see the most inaccessible places. Due to the fact that the microscope is equipped with xenon and halogen lamps, the necessary area is illuminated as well as possible, and no shadows occur. Conditions for treatment are the most optimal.

When using a magnifying device , the tooth treatment work is carried out in four hands. The doctor looks at the binoculars, not tired and not overworked, and the assistant helps him by giving the necessary tools.

Some high-tech dental microscopes are equipped with cameras, which allows you to create an electronic card of the patient.

Another undeniable advantage of the device is that its use makes it possible to avoid leaving fragments of tools in the canal of the tooth (and this occurs quite often in dental practice). If necessary, the specialist will quickly extract them.

Where are dental microscopes used?

Such devices are an integral part of paradontology, endodontics and restoration dentistry. After all, they allow you to perform any complex tasks quickly and efficiently, as well as get a clear picture of what is happening. With the use of a microscope in dentistry, there is no need to perform blind treatment and prosthetics blindly.

Where exactly use an innovative device?

• When restoring the teeth. The microscope allows the dentist to perform the job perfectly, starting from creating a quality impression and ending with fixing the veneer lining. Thanks to the use of the device, it is possible to achieve an excellent aesthetic result.
• At treatment of channels. Earlier, while dental microscopes were not used in medical practice, doctors often performed such treatment poorly, and the tooth had to be removed. Now, with the manifestation of pain, it becomes possible to rasplombirovat teeth to eliminate errors.
• When removing infected tissues. When using the above-described equipment, minimal interference and maximum result is guaranteed.
• For an accurate determination of the number of channels. The microscope makes it possible to identify the atypical structure of the patient's teeth, as well as the curved channels.
• To detect carious defects located between the teeth and invisible to the unaided eye.
• In the treatment of inflammation, cysts and granulomas. For example, in the treatment of pulpitis. In this case, the use of magnifying equipment allows for a qualitative treatment of the root canal.
• When implanting teeth. First of all, the microscope allows you to determine exactly whether you need to remove the tooth. Due to its use during implantation, the traumatic procedure is reduced and surgical intervention is reduced.
• In surgical practice, for example, during gingival plastic surgery.
• When teaching dentists. The fact is that the whole process of treatment, conducted under a microscope, can be recorded on a video camera. This material is used for teaching students and is a kind of visual aid.

The use of high-tech equipment allows avoiding perforation of the root canal and further inflammation.

Psychological comfort of the patient

Practice shows that many patients are afraid of various manipulations associated with dental treatment. But, in addition, many people feel psychological discomfort when the dentist is in close proximity.

A dental microscope Carl Zeiss (and other models) helps dramatically change the situation. After all, when using it, the patient is in the chair, and the doctor is about half a meter from him (or more), that is, all manipulations are carried out remotely. Due to this the patient is not nervous and feels well.

Popular Models

To date, there are several magnifying devices that are successfully used in dental practice.

The Leica dental microscope is equipped with an integrated digital camera that allows you to take photos and videos in FullHD-quality.

Carl Zeiss OPMI Pico is a mechanical operating microscope equipped with a step-up magnification, a special built-in clarifier. It provides for the possibility of the finest focusing, which allows you to see the smallest details and structures. The device is very convenient, compact and productive. Can be used in endodontics, periodontics, dentistry and dental implantation.

Dental microscope Semorr DOM3000C is a high-tech device, which provides six stages of increase. The bundle comes with a beam splitter and a 1/3 CCD connector. The optical extension head has an inclination angle of 45-30 degrees.

conclusions

According to many experts, thanks to the introduction of microscopic dentistry, the concept of qualitative treatment of gums and teeth will soon change radically, because it will open up enormous opportunities for doctors.