title: A perspective on periodontal microsurgery.
abstract: The surgical microscope offers the periodontist increased illumination and visual acuity to perform procedures with greater precision than with other methods of magnification. This review article outlines the advantages of using smaller instruments and sutures, explores the possibility of enhanced calculus removal under magnification, and offers suggestions for integrating the microscope into periodontal practice.
authors.affiliation: Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Belcher
mesh_terms: D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000628:therapy; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting; D008846:Micromanipulation / Q000295:instrumentation; D008853:Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D009339:Needles; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D014792:Visual Acuity