ATTITUDE ON WEARING LOUPES DURING CLINICAL HOURS AMONG DENTAL PRACTITIONERS - A QUESTIONNAIRE BASED STUDY
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2022, Volume 9, Issue 7, Pages 7018-7027
Abstract
Objective: The dental loupes are special devices which aid in magnifying the tooth surface for easy reach and access during dental procedures. Some of the advantages of the use of loupes include enhanced ergonomics of the dentist, development of psychomotor and social skills apart from decrease in the time for each procedure. However loupes also pose certain disadvantages such as smaller and darker field of view.Materials and Methods: A self assessable survey consisting of 18 questions were prepared and circulated among 100 dental students and the results were analyzed to determine the use and effects of dental loupes.
Results and discussion: On analyzing the results, the majority of the participants felt that the fine details in the oral cavity were enhanced when loupes were used. More awareness on the use of dental loupes, its mechanism and its effect on the different dental practitioners are essential.
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