title: The clinical operating microscope advantage in fixed prosthodontics.
abstract: Over the last 20 years, magnification and operating light have become more available to dentists in the form of head-mounted loupes and headlights. More recently, restorative dentists have utilized the multiple steps of magnification and reciprocal illumination provided by the clinical operating microscope. The advantages of this technology now are being applied to fixed prosthodontics. This article discusses the specific uses and advantages of the clinical operating microscope, specifically as they relate to optics, ergonomics, and documentation.
authors.affiliation: Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Nase
mesh_terms: D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation; D004282:Documentation; D006804:Ergonomics; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation; D007909:Lenses; D008853:Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011476:Prosthodontics / Q000295:instrumentation*