Magnifying optical aids are part of the basic equipment in microsurgery, and have for more than a century allowed watchand clockmakers to do their very precise work.
The empirical finding that the precision of fine motor skills is limited more by the eyes than the hands is equally old.
The proper use of loupes or surgical microscopes in dentistry has made its way into the curriculum of many universities over the past few years, and is also strongly promoted by the manufacturers.
Dentalcompare Clinical Director Dr. Jeff Rohde provides the basics you need to get started on your search for a new pair of dental loupes.
