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Review
. 2025 Jun 20;15(2):100937.
doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.100937.

Magnification: The game changer in dentistry

Sachin Chauhan  1 , Radha Chauhan  2 , Prashant Bhasin  3 , Meenu Bhasin  4
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Review

Magnification: The game changer in dentistry

Sachin Chauhan et al. World J Methodol. .

Abstract

During dental examinations and treatments, many dentists are using magnification to improve their vision. The dental operating microscope serves as the most effective tool for this purpose, enhancing the quality, longevity, and outcome of clinical work. This review will explore the latest research and data on the importance of magnification devices in dentistry, including diagnostic methods, treatment options and ergonomics in specialities such as restorative dentistry, endodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics. This review aims to provide insights into the optimal magnification for different clinical situations, the specific benefits of dental operating microscopes for each dental branch, and their limitations.

Keywords: Dental operating microscope; Dentistry; Endodontics; Magnification; Vision.

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Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest for this article.

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Figure 1
Working with the dental operating microscope.
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Figure 2
Different types of loupes.
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Figure 3
Different stages of the procedure require different magnifications.
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Conservative removal of pulp stone under magnification. A: Pulpal floor with embedded pulp stone; B: Pulpal floor after the removal of stone.
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Figure 5
Microsurgical procedures in periodontics.
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Figure 6
Crown preparations in prosthodontics.
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Figure 7
Micro-surgery under the dental operating microscope.
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