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Clinical challenges in dentistry

Better diagnosis of fissures and cracks

Visual diagnosis has its limitations because of the resolution of the human eye. This invisible eye gap is a handicap when it comes to visual fissure and crack detection.

Tooth preparation challenges: Common errors and easier diagnostic

Avoiding over-reduction or under-reduction

Eye limitation has a direct impact on the functional durability of indirect dental restoration. Using optics improves the diagnosis, preparation, and cementation protocol.

removal of old defective restoration

Removal of old defective restoration

High magnification through the operative microscope, is essential for enhanced longevity, aesthetics, and functionality in everyday restorative practice. Every removal of dental materials from the tooth diminishes dental structure.

Dealing with calcified chambers

Dealing with calcified chambers

Calcified chambers can be difficult to visualize due to their narrow and intricate nature. This can pose a challenge during treatment.

Root canal location - a dentistry challenge

Locating root canals

The root canal anatomy of teeth can be very variable and missed canals are a major cause of failure of root canal treatment.  

Non-surgical re-treatment

Non-surgical re-treatment

Endodontic re-treatment is considered to be one of the most challenging procedures in endodontics. In these situations, the OPMI is essential.

Endodontic instrument removal

Endodontic instrument removal

Broken endodontic instrument removal includes limited visibility, accessibility within narrow and curved root canals. These challenges are critical.

Mucogingival surgery

Mucogingival surgery

Executing mucogingival surgery using the naked eye can be challenging. The absence of magnification potentially causing collateral tissue trauma. Magnification tools can overcome these challenges, leading to successful outcomes.

Removal of old defective restoration

Removal of old defective restoration

High magnification through the operative microscope, is essential for enhanced longevity, aesthetics, and functionality in everyday restorative practice. Every removal of dental materials from the tooth diminishes dental structure.

Avoiding over-reduction or under-reduction

Avoiding over-reduction or under-reduction

Visual diagnosis has its limitations because of the resolution of the human eye. This invisible eye gap is a handicap when it comes to visual fissure and crack detection.

Reducing neck and back pain

Reducing neck and back pain

Over 70% of dentists suffer musculoskeletal disorders due to awkward positioning and poor posture.1

Illustration of a discussion between a doctor and a patient

Convincing patients of treatment

Explaining treatments and desired results to patients to ensure a thorough understanding of the benefits of the procedure is sometimes challenging.

Download the “Microscopic Dentistry: A Practical Guide”

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  • 1

    Gopinadh A, et al. Ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder: as an occupational hazard in dentistry. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14:299-303. [Abstract]