It truly is a small world out there. And speaking of small, most dentists that work in your mouth should probably be using optical magnification to enhance visibility.
Dental “loupes” are the standard. I’ve been using loupes for over a decade and they have been instrumental in allowing me to visualize the oral cavity when doing periodontal work or placing dental implants. The version I use in my office are manufactured in Switzerland. With an LED light, they typically cost around $3,000.
The main problem with loupes is that they do not address ergonomic & musculoskeletal issues that the dentist or periodontist may have. Secondarily, the loupe offers only a modest 2 or 3 x magnification. The dentist still needs to move around, and, chronic neck or back pain is the result. In fact, back pain is the number 1 reason many dentists are forced to retire early on disability.
Enter the Dental Microscope.
Instead of bending the neck, I can use the microscope perfectly upright – and with much, much higher magnification – eliminating potential neck and back problems, and also allowing me to perform surgical periodontal procedures with tremendous clarity and higher accuracy, since the dental microscope magnifies up to 20x.
