Role of magnification in conservative dentistry and endodontics in today’s practice- a review of literature

Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2

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Role of magnification in conservative dentistry and endodontics in today’s practice- a review of literature Arora L1, Kaur M2, Kumar A3 ABSTRACT Dentistry has become more sophisticated and complex thus requiring precised motor skills and visual acuity. Optical magnification has expanded the horizons of dentistry. During past decades, dentistry has not only evolved clinically but the histological aspects has also played an important part in the development of new materials as well as helped in better evaluation of treatment procedures. Hence this review article details about the possible alternatives of magnification such as magnifying glasses, dental loupes, optical microscopes, electron microscopes, surgical operating microscopes, endoscopes, and orascopes

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  • EP ID EP481259
  • DOI 10.19056/ijmdsjssmes/2016/v5i2/100631
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(2016). Role of magnification in conservative dentistry and endodontics in today’s practice- a review of literature. International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences, 5(2), 1329-1340. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-481259