Dental loupes are the magnifying glasses worn by dentists to expand everything they see in the mouth. There are two basic reasons for wearing these glasses. First, the vision is improved because everything in the field of vision is much larger. Second, wear dental loupes to give the dentist a more “physiological” posture at work, thereby minimizing the slouching which dentists are historically known to develop.
Dental loupes can reduce occupational pain
Dental professionals are prone to occupational musculoskeletal pains and injuries because of poor working posture, prolonged repetitive motion, excessive exposure to vibration, and especially when performing tooth extraction operations. All dentists and dental hygienists experience at least one musculoskeletal pain throughout their career, such as back pain, lower back pain, neck fatigue and shoulder pressure. Some people even experience severe chronic pain, leading to injuries and early retirement.
Usually when working with the naked eye, you need to bend forward and close to the patient’s mouth to better observe the oral cavity. Keeping this position for a long time may cause musculoskeletal pains or more serious injuries. Over time, some dentists may even form a “dental hunch back” posture
Dental binocular loupes improve your dental and surgical work. Pick up a pair of loupes, attach a headlight, you’ll see the difference within few minutes. Therefore, please choose a suitable pair of dental loupes if you are a dentist!