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Dental Operating Microscope in Endodontic Therapy
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Dental Operating Microscope in Endodontic Therapy

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What is one of the few procedures that demands tolerances beyond the 0.2-mm limit?

  • Crown margins (correct)
  • Caries removal
  • Root canal location
  • Bone- and soft-tissue grafting

    • What is essential in improving clinical visualization?

  • Only magnification range
  • Neither magnification range nor stereopsis
  • Only stereopsis
  • Both magnification range and stereopsis (correct)

    • What was the limitation of the first operating microscope introduced in 1981?

  • It was only suitable for endodontic procedures
  • It was only suitable for restorative procedures
  • It was poorly configured and ergonomically difficult to use (correct)
  • It was ergonomically easy to use

    • What advantage did Gary Carr's operating microscope have in 1991?

    <p>It had Gallilean optics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial consideration in microscope design for clinical use?

    <p>Both resolving power and ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential drawback of prolonged microscope use?

    <p>Both eyestrain and head and neck fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant advantage of the dental operating microscope?

    <p>It can be used for nearly all endodontic and restorative procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential aspect of clinical visualization?

    <p>Both magnification and working distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a limitation of the cost of the dental operating microscope?

    <p>It was very expensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary consideration in microscope design for documentation?

    <p>Both illumination and accessories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the beam splitter in the dental microscope?

    <p>To supply light to accessories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bulb is used as a light source in a dental microscope?

    <p>Xenon bulb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the magnification changer in a dental microscope?

    <p>To switch between different magnification powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential component of a dental microscope for documentation purposes?

    <p>Beam splitter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of magnification powers available in eye pieces of a dental microscope?

    <p>6.3X to 20X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the supporting structure in a dental microscope?

    <p>To support the microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of accessories in a dental microscope?

    <p>To provide additional functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a dental operating microscope in endodontic therapy?

    <p>Major advantages in all areas of endodontic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a specific indication for the use of a dental operating microscope?

    <p>Diagnosis of cracked teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of using a dental operating microscope during instrumentation?

    <p>Improved visibility of the pulp chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using a dental operating microscope in open apex cases?

    <p>Improved visualization of the canal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential application of a dental operating microscope in endodontic treatment?

    <p>Perforation repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential advantage of using a dental operating microscope in microsurgical apicoectomy?

    <p>Improved visibility of the surgical site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using a dental operating microscope in the examination of the canal?

    <p>Improved visualization of canal anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of resolution according to Webster?

    <p>The ability of an optical system to make clear and distinguishable two separate entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate field of view of an individual human eye?

    <p>95° away from the nose, 75° downward, 60° toward the nose, and 60° upward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason why dentists need enhanced vision in dentistry?

    <p>To perform procedures that require tolerances beyond the 0.2 mm limit of human sight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation of human vision in dentistry?

    <p>The limited resolution of human sight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common procedure in dentistry that requires enhanced vision?

    <p>Crown margin preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a dental microscope in dentistry?

    <p>Enhanced resolution and magnification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is enhanced vision necessary in dentistry?

    <p>To perform procedures that require tolerances beyond the 0.2 mm limit of human sight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant advantage of using a dental operating microscope in examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning?

    <p>Improved detection of cracked teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of using a dental operating microscope during instrumentation?

    <p>Locating hidden canals and canal systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which specific case is the use of a dental operating microscope particularly useful?

    <p>During open apex cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential advantage of using a dental operating microscope in identification and removal of obstructions?

    <p>Improved detection of calcifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant advantage of using a dental operating microscope in diagnosis and treatment planning?

    <p>Improved detection of cracked teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential aspect of using a dental operating microscope during microsurgical apicoectomy?

    <p>Easier location of hidden canals and canal systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential advantage of using a dental operating microscope in the removal of fractured posts and instruments?

    <p>Enhanced removal of obstructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant advantage of using a dental operating microscope during perforation repair?

    <p>Better visualization of the pulp chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of using a dental operating microscope during three-dimensional obturation?

    <p>Better visualization of the pulp chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential advantage of using a dental operating microscope during post-endodontic management?

    <p>Better visualization of the pulp chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

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