Re: Loupes or no loupes?

Steven Fawks wrote:
> Now, you should know that a "Steve" rarely makes mistakes <G>.

*grin* - of course not :-) (it seems to be quite a popular name around
here...)
Thanks for the detailed explanation!


> "Denture" procedures refer to constructing dentures (false teeth).
> Impression taking, tooth selection, try-ins, etc. Not very much
> in the way of minute detail to be seen.
>
> "Operative" is a term we use refering to treating cavities by
> removing the decay and placing a restoration (filling, inlay,
> etc.) Magnification helps to ensure complete decay removal as
> well as restoration placement and finishing.
>
> I worked for quite a few years with no magnification (heck, when
> I started practice, dentists didn't even wear gloves!). I still
> see a lot of my old work that is doing quite well, so I would say
> magnification might not always be mandatory.
>
> As I've gotten older, I can't get a 'better look' by getting closer
> to an object. It just gets blurry. So, magnification is an absolute
> necessity for me so that I can see what I'm doing.
>
> If a dentist is careful and skilled, magnification will make
> treatment easier and it will help ensure that nothing goes
> unseen. If the dentist is sloppy or less skilled, magnification
> isn't going to have much of an impact.
>
> JME,
> Fawks
>
> > Thanks for this :-) (did you mean "dental" rather than "denture"
> > procedures? and how are "operative" as opposed to non-operative
> > procedures defined in dentistry?).
> >
> > 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."
> >

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