Will intraoral camera make you feel uncomfortable?

Will intraoral camera make you feel uncomfortable?

An intra-oral camera is a tiny device approximately the same size as a large pen or toothbrush, with a camera lens at the end. It is covered with a protective plastic sheath that is changed for every patient to ensure the device is entirely hygienic and to prevent any risk of contamination. The video camera is small enough to fit comfortably in your mouth so that we can take pictures of your teeth. Unlike digital dental x-ray images, the images produced by an intra-oral camera are easy to understand and are incredibly clear.

An intraoral camera with screen is an extremely safe piece of equipment. It is specially designed only to be used inside your mouth, and the images are captured comfortably and quickly. In fact, it’s a far more comfortable piece of equipment than a dental mirror which can sometimes trigger a gag reflex. With this tiny camera, we don’t need to poke or probe unnecessarily, as it will scan the inside of your mouth, without making you feel as if you want to gag!

By viewing magnified images inside your mouth, we can make a quicker and more accurate diagnosis. A faster diagnosis is essential if you experience any pain or discomfort in a tooth, and where you need immediate treatment. Additionally, an intra-oral camera is comfortable and non-invasive, which is very important when you are in any pain.

Anyone who feels a little nervous about having dental treatment may find they are more comfortable with this treatment approach. Often just knowing more about what is happening and understanding your dental health can help relieve fear and anxiety.

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How to maintain the dental turbines?

How to maintain the dental turbines?

Debris

Blow out the handpiece using compressed air to remove loose debris, cleaner, and lubricant before sterilization (a handpiece should never be run without a bur!).

Air Pressure

Excessive air pressure (exceeding 40 PSI) could cause damage to turbine bearings, reducing the performance of the turbine.

When dental handpiece performance is reduced at 35 PSI dental turbine unit should be rebuilt or replaced.

Sterilization

Never exceed 275ºF (135ºC) during the sterilization cycle; use the lowest temperature possible while still achieving proper sterilization of instruments.

Air and Water Supplies

Must remain free of debris.

Filters should be used and checked often.

Compressor oils and carbons must be filtered from the air supply.

Push Button Spindle Maintenance

Push button spindles are made of metal components and require small amounts of lubricant and periodic flushing for an extended life span.

Lube Free or Maintenance Free Turbines (Beware)

Only the bearings are maintenance free!

The bearings are pre-greased at the factory and shielded to help protect them from debris and the removal of lubricants during use.

Other turbine components still need to be maintained; O-rings will dry out without lubricants and push button spindles require lubrication and flushing.

How to choose dental binocular loupes

1.Choose the correct magnification and working distance in order to ensure that you work in complete ergonomic harmony with your dental binocular loupes.


2.Look at an object with straight black lines.
The most common signs of poor quality loupes are low resolution, chromatic aberration and spherical aberration. Resolution is defined as an optical system’s ability to form distinguishable images of objects separated by small distances, or to recognize fine detail.


3.Test the magnification.
Choose the lowest comfortable magnification level, as this would provide the widest field of view.


4.Test the working distance.
The working distance refers to the distance between your eyes, and the patient’s mouth. You can measure this while assuming your normal working position, making sure you are comfortable, that your back is straight, and that you are not leaning forward too much.

5.Check the field of view.
A larger field of view is preferred, as there is a larger area visible through the dental surgical loupes, and there is less need to move your head around .


6.Check the depth of field.
A larger depth of field is preferred, as there is a deeper area visible through the loupes. The size of the “depth of field” corresponds directly to the “working distance”.


7.Compare with prescription lenses.
If you use glasses with prescription lenses, it is important that you have the option of fitting your loupes frames with the correct prescription. Otherwise, the loupes will not perform according to specifications.


8.Test the weight of the loupes.
Weight is an important factor when choosing a new loupe. Especially if the loupe is to be used for longer periods of time.