Loupes - the first step towards an enlarged image and optimal visibility in dentistry

Abstract

Dentistry is a field that involves working on small structures, difficult to access and visualize. In order to perceive the details of finesse, it is necessary to enlarge the image with the help of specially designed systems, of which a first option are the loupes. The dentist who engages in the search for loupes suitable for his practical needs must know a specific optical terminology and deepen a series of technical details that characterize the different types of loupes on the market. Each of them has different degrees of magnification, possibilities of adaptation during work, different advantages and optical disadvantages, which can make the choice difficult. This article summarizes this information. In conclusion, it follows that currently available loupes are complex optical systems that can be of great help to the dentist, provided they are thoroughly known and assimilate a correct way of use.