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Dental Operating Microscopes

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Dental Operating Microscopes One of the most important developments in Endodontics in the last 20 years has been the introduction of the Dental/Surgical Operating Microscope. The use of the microscope may seem recent, but it has been utilised in the medical profession for over 50 years. Endodontic therapy requires precision and great attention to detail. Most endodontic procedures are carried out in dark and confined areas of the tooth where fractions of millimetres may decide the outcome of treatment. Due to the intricate nature of endodontic treatment, practitioners have always sought to improve their vision of the operational field. Enhanced vision has had the benefit of improved clinical diagnosis. The Dental Operating Microscope has uses for both Non-surgical and Surgical Endodontic Procedures. Some of the uses are highlighted below. Non-Surgical Applications of the DOM: For the endodontic practitioner, the dental microscope is useful for diagnosis and clinical pro