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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2018; 12(04): 610-616
DOI: 10.4103/ejd.ejd_248_18
Review Article
Dental Investigation Society

Magnification in endodontics: A review of its application and acceptance among dental practitioners

Jun Fay Low
1   Centre for Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Unit of Endodontology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
,
Tuti Ningseh Mohd Dom
2   Centre for Family Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
,
Safura Anita Baharin
1   Centre for Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Unit of Endodontology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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23 September 2019 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The application of magnification devices in endodontics is mainly meant for visual enhancement and improved ergonomics. This is crucial especially when long hours are spent in a narrow operating space to treat obscure microanatomy. Nevertheless, application of magnification in endodontics has yet to be introduced into the mainstream practice due to various influences in behavioral patterns. By conducting an extensive literature search in the PubMed database, this narrative review paper depicts the present state of magnification devices, their applications within the endodontic practice, factors that influence their usage, the advantages, and shortcomings, as well as the significances of magnification in the field of endodontics. This review paper will encourage clinicians to employ magnification in their practice for improved outcome.

Key words:

Endodontics - lenses - magnification - optics - photonics - visual acuity - visual aids
 

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