hello, i am going to get a crown and was wondering is it better to visit a dentist that uses a microscope than one that doesnt? does it really matter with crowns?
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is it better to goto a dentist that uses a dental microscope?
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I have a microscope that I use for some occasional challenging root canal cases. Personally, for 99% of crowns being prepared, what matters most is a good preparation, impression,dental lab and the dentist's judgment of the crown before cementing it. And so, the microscope would not matter much at all for this particular procedure 99% of the time.
Dental microscopes are very popular with endodontists but have not made much market penetration or adoption with general dentists. It is important that your dentist see what he/she is doing. Most of us use magnification of 2 to 4 magnitude and find that quite sufficient for crowns. My opinion is that if it really mattered everyone would be doing it.
Microscopes are another tool that a dentist can use to help with daily procedures. I wouldn't base my decision to go to a dentist based on their collection of gadgets. Ask your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers for a recommendation of a dentist that they like. I would suggest you ask if they have had any crowns from that dentist and how comfortable they were both during and after the procedure.
Personally, I believe what is most important is thorough planning when it comes to choosing preparation design, materials used, and clinical skill and experience. The laboratory team member should be proficient in functional aesthetics so as to create a naturally appearing crown that restores the bite and smile back to optimal function and aesthetics. I used magnifying loops when treat my patients, It certainly allows for clearer and more focused precision. Good Luck!
It doesn't matter unless the dentist's vision is impaired.
The better you see the better you can do. That being said - the right amount of magnification is also obtained iwth loops - glasses that magnify the teeth. I always work with magnification using my loops so htat the margin can be celarly visualized and properly prepared. This is the most critical area when preparing a tooth for a crown - and yes it does matter a great deal to ensure the best possible fit for a well-sealed margin and better longevity.