Re: Loupes or no loupes?



Mark & Steven Bornfeld wrote:

> I meant denture procedures.

Thanks for clarifying - I wasn't quite sure (you must forgive me - but
after reading all about "loops" ;-) - see my first post - I thought it
might have been a typo). Obviously, I should have known better (with
the answer coming from a "Steve" :-)). And thanks for the explanation
below!



> IMO while I suppose magnification could
> possibly see minute voids in impressions, defects in partial frames etc.
> generally I don't see much utility. It is also useful to do try-ins and
> other procedures involving esthetics using wide unobstructed
> vision--seeing things as others would.
> OTOH, most operative (drilling, restoring), endodontic, and periodontal
> procedures benefit from magnification.
> I'm a relatively recent convert to using loupes. First I tried the
> Oroscoptic 2.5X, but found them very difficult to use mounted on a
> bifocal lens (in my civilian life I use progressive bifocals). They
> were also rather uncomfortable on my nose due to their weight. I now
> use Designs for Vision 2X, which are less uncomfortable. They are
> mounted on a monovision lens halfway between the upper and lower of my
> bifocal prescription. My brother who started with the Designs for
> Vision 2X has moved onto these ridiculous-looking 4.5X, which in order
> to have a usable depth of field are very, very long. It took him a
> while, but he has gotten used to them.
> Most endodontists around here are now using operating microscopes,
> which have adjustable magnifications usually in the 6-30X range. These
> have helped detect small canals which previously might have been missed.
> A few years ago there was a dentist whose name (IIRC) was Glen Van As,
> from Vancouver. He was advocating operating microscopes for all
> operative dental procedures. Personally I think this is overkill, but
> I'm sure there are times when it would be very nice to have.
>
> Steve
>
> >
> > I actually found the extract from the book I mentioned above:
> >
> >
> > "Here are a few guidelines to follow and questions to ask when you are
> > looking for the right dental professional for you and/or your family:
> >
> > Does the dentist wear special magnification lenses? This is essential
> > for doing quality work because dental procedures are precise and the
> > dentist is working in a small, dark area on a small object. Most
> > up-to-date dentists will tell you that they would not want to get their
> > dental work done by a dentist who is not using high-tech, high-powered
> > lenses."
> >
>
>
> --
> Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
> http://www.dentaltwins.com
> Brooklyn, NY
> 718-258-5001

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