Advantages of the Microscope in Endodontics: Dr. Jon Eskurza Discusses Its Benefits with Maxillaris Magazine
Endodontics has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades, especially with the introduction of the operating microscope in the 1990s. This tool has evolved to provide enhanced visual acuity, better lighting, and optimized ergonomics—key factors for the quality of treatments and the comfort of the practitioner.
In this context, Dr. Jon Eskurza, an endodontic specialist practicing in Bilbao, explains in a recent article in Maxillaris magazine the main benefits of using the microscope in endodontics and analyzes the technical advantages of the Flexion Twin Lite White microscope by the German firm CJ-Optik.
Advantages of the Microscope in Endodontics
In endodontics, where every detail matters, the microscope has become an essential tool. The human eye alone has a limitation: it can only distinguish separate points when they are at least 0.2 mm apart. However, the intricate canals of dental structures require a level of precision achievable only with devices like the Flexion Twin Lite White microscope, which can enhance visual acuity down to 8 microns.
Improved visual precision facilitates locating calcified canals, identifying complex dental anatomies, and extracting fragmented instruments within the tooth.
Moreover, this microscope’s ability to reduce optical aberrations and improve image quality allows the endodontist to work with the assurance of a clear, detailed view of tissues.
The use of the microscope provides four main benefits to the endodontist:
- Increased visual acuity: enabling better and more detailed vision.
- Enhanced lighting: allowing access to deeper areas without shadows.
- Ergonomics: reducing fatigue and muscle strain, even during long procedures.
- Documentation: facilitating case documentation and improving communication with the patient.
Flexion Twin Lite White Microscope: An Essential Tool for the Endodontist
Considering all the advantages of microscope use in endodontics highlighted above, Dr. Jon Eskurza explains in Maxillaris how the Flexion Twin Lite White model provides additional features that further enhance the dentist’s experience.
It has a 360º joint movement, allowing the microscope to be positioned in any direction with great ease and smoothness, providing exceptional ergonomics. Additionally, CJ-Optik has designed a VarioFocus system that allows for variable working distances (from 210 to 500 mm) without needing to move the patient or the microscope.
This microscope supports both non-surgical endodontic cases with indirect vision and direct-view endodontic microsurgery.
Regarding visual acuity, the apochromatic lenses of Flexion microscopes provide distortion-free, aberration-free images, even at high magnification (2.5X). Combined with tiltable binoculars, it significantly enhances the dentist’s experience.
The extra lighting assists us in daily practice for almost every case we face as exclusive endodontists.
Another distinguishing feature of the Flexion Twin Lite White microscope is its dual light source, allowing for a luminous power of up to 200,000 lux.
In Dr. Jon Eskurza’s words: “This feature is especially useful in the field of endodontics, where we typically work in the deeper structures of the tooth. This extra lighting helps us in nearly every case we encounter daily as exclusive endodontists.”
Procedures such as locating canals within the pulp chamber, managing calcific metamorphosis or calcified canals, removing fiber posts, or locating fractures, among others, benefit from this extra light.
At Víttrea, We Specialize in Dental Microscopy
If, like Dr. Jon Eskurza, you are considering adding a microscope to your dental clinic, at Víttrea we can provide guidance with no obligation.
Our team of specialists will help you choose the microscope model that best suits your clinical practice. Email us at hola@vittrea.com or call us at +34 984 491 808.