Use of high-magnification loupes or surgical operating microscope when performing prophylaxes, scaling or root planing procedures.
The use of high-level magnification (6-8x loupes magnification, or higher degrees of magnification provided by the surgical operating microscope), combined with head-mounted, coaxial lighting, may improve the ability of a dentist or dental hygienist to perform prophylaxis or scaling and root planing procedures, compared to the performance of these tasks using unaided vision or entry-level (2.5x) magnification, combined with overhead operatory lighting. A magnified view of the supragingival contours of a tooth surface facilitates visualizing the dimensions and curvature of the unseen sub-gingival tooth surfaces, which facilitates detection and removal of calculus that is located on these subgingival surfaces. Improved calculus removal ability may lead to better periodontal disease outcomes.
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D018441:Biofilms; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000628:therapy; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000628:therapy; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000295:instrumentation; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D012534:Dental Scaling / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007909:Lenses; D008029:Lighting / Q000295:instrumentation; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D016745:Root Planing / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013499:Surface Properties; D014070:Tooth / Q000473:pathology; D019237:Tooth Cervix / Q000473:pathology; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology