How to Set Diopters on Dental Operating Microscope - 101

DOM 101 - This 10 minute video is a “how to” guide of the initial set up of binoculars and diopters on a dental operating microscope.
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One of the challenges many face with adjusting to using a dental operating microscope is the learning curve associated with of having to look forward through binoculars while operating on a tooth. Traditional Galilean loupes use mechanics of converging line of sight which is very different than stereopsis (parallel line of sight) provided with an operating microscope. Although prismatic loupes provide a more similar mechanism to the scope, the downside is the necessary heavy weight of the loupes and the need to tip the head forward and down while operating. Ergonomics is one of the greatest benefits of using an operating microscope in dentistry... an investment in your health. Using an operating microscope with correctly adjusted diopters is an important part of easing the learning curve and retraining the eyes and the mind while working on a patient.
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[@walkerbrandonj]

Well done doc! Great video with a ton of helpful info!

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

Brandon Walker thank you Brandon! Glad you found it helpful.

[@michellenguyen4108]

i have just subscribed to your channel, i am Dr. Nguyen, practicing in TX. i am thinking about using the dental microscope or loops. i dont' know what to pick.

[@andgm5209]

Dr can you please do a video explaining how to look for mandibular molars in the microscope 🙏

[@k.rdentalhospitaldindigul4506]

Doctor Are you using ceiling mount scope... How do you feel that using with ceiling mount scope..

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

Hi KR Dental Hospital - yes... ceiling or wall mount is the only way to go.

[@k.rdentalhospitaldindigul4506]

@@seattlemicroscopedentist8626 thanks doctor Is it celling mout safe and strong for the scope....! I'm planning to go for celling mount for my extaro 300 doctor.. Need your further suggestions doctor regarding celling mount....

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

@@k.rdentalhospitaldindigul4506 Hey there. Yes, they are very safe IF they are installed correctly. What type of scope are you planning to install? Each company has specific brackets to use for ceiling mount. In a couple of instances I have had to have an engineer come in and look at the site and give recommendations. If it is not installed correctly, a couple of things can happen.. 1. it could drop out of the ceiling (not good...ive had it happen) 2. it picks up vibrations of adjacent heating ducts/air conditioning units.

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

@@k.rdentalhospitaldindigul4506 Contact your local Zeiss rep. They will help you order what you need

[@k.rdentalhospitaldindigul4506]

Please post your RCT cases doctor

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

I no longer do root canals... its a choice. My endodontics is fantastic! I do however occasionally have to go into canals for developing post spaces etc. If i get a good case to show you I will document it.

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

@@k.rdentalhospitaldindigul4506 I post them on Instagram and social media. Go to IG : my handle is Seattle Microscope Dentist OR jillkinzerdds . I only rarely post on Facebook.

[@vytautasratkus3648]

Where is the next video? :)

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

slowly but surely.. been a bit busy with patient care.

[@k.rdentalhospitaldindigul4506]

Doctor in your extaro Don’t you have mora interface.!

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

you are correct - i do not on this scope... such a great tool for ergonomics if you have the space and ability to add it.

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

unfortunately, I do not have a mora interface. It interfered with my beam splitter for my camera system. Not ideal but I manage. Thanks for asking.

[@Resslerdental5starReviews]

@@seattlemicroscopedentist8626 PERHAPS try to demo a MORA - I have been using Zeiss for about 10 years (first pico, now extaro) - I couldn't work without MORA - my extaro has both the doc port (beam splitter) and the MORA interface. I thought only endodontists used scopes without MORA, because they don't need to change their line of sight much since they only make access preps.

[@deepaksinde7413]

What is the price in dollars

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

depends on the microscope type, manufacturer and what you chose for accessories. I purchased one used for $12K and new can be upwards of $60K ...

[@k.rdentalhospitaldindigul4506]

@@seattlemicroscopedentist8626 ls it your extaro is used one you purchased $12000...

[@seattlemicroscopedentist8626]

@@k.rdentalhospitaldindigul4506 😂 😂... no. that was an old used pico