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ABSTRACT
Objective: The Dental microscope is an indispensible tool in dental practice. Dental therapy with high quality
and perfection is the basis for long term function and biological success, ensuring that patients remain free of
pain. State of the art equipment and thorough clinical knowledge however are vitally important to reach this
goal. The purpose of this review article is to explain the use of Dental Operating Microscopes in various branches
of dentistry providing you with new dimensions of knowledge for your every day work.
Material and Methods: A wide variety of dental microscopes which were used in the past and in the new era
were discussed.
Results: With the help of Dental Operating Microscope there is better visualization of the operating field and
hence treatment quality can be improved.
Conclusion: The dental microscope with all its advantages is now absolutely indispensable in any quality and
outcome oriented dental practice philosophy.
Keywords: Dental operating microscope (DOM), Mechanical optical rotating assembly (MORA), General dental
practice.
INTRODUCTION
DOM allows amplification of details, greater
versatility in image magnification, excellent
visualization of the working field, best lighting
possible and a better working posture.
Basically a DOM consists of a light source
and a suspension system.DOM allows the
visualization of textures and details of anatomical
structures, restorative materials and prosthetic
components that would not be visible even with
loupes.
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