Divergent Paths: A Comparison of Magnification Practices
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https://doi.org/10.70765/sbxnrb48Keywords:
Endodontics, restorative dentistry, dental magnification, surgical loupes, dental operating microscopes,clinical procedures.Abstract
Objective: This study was to compare the dental magnification practices and preferences of restorative and endodontic dentists. It aimed to measure how often different clinical procedures were used. The study also sought to determine the most popular kinds of magnification equipment. Lastly, it evaluated how clinical results and musculoskeletal health were thought to be affected by magnification.
Method: From September 2024 to September 2025, a cross-sectional study was carried out at the Dr. Ishrat ul Ibad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences. A selected sample of certified endodontists and restorative dentists received a validated questionnaire. We gathered information on preferences, therapeutic applications, device usage, and demographics. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the statistical analysis conducted with SPSS version 26.0.
Result: Restorative dentists employed loupes more frequently, mainly for operations like crack diagnosis and caries eradication. In complicated procedures like canal obturation and perforation repair, the use of magnification was a significant factor (p<0.05) determining reported outcomes. Additionally, there was a significant favorable association found between the usage of magnification and a decrease in musculoskeletal pain.
Conclusion: Endodontists use high-magnification tools, such as the microscope, more frequently. In order to improve accuracy and ergonomics, magnification must be widely used. The results support the inclusion of integrated magnification training in postgraduate programs in order to standardize high-quality care.Due to procedural requirements, there is a significant difference in the two specialties' magnification procedures.
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