Chauhan S, Chauhan R, Bhasin P, Bhasin M. Magnification: The game changer in dentistry. World J Methodol 2025; 15(2): 100937 [DOI: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.100937]
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Sachin Chauhan, MDS, Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Dr Chauhan’s Root Canal and Implant Centre, 1519, Sector 28, Near Hanuman Mandir, Faridabad 121002, India. drsachinchauhan13@gmail.com
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
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Minireviews
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Sachin Chauhan, Prashant Bhasin, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad 121002, India
Radha Chauhan, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge and Oral Implantology, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur 302022, India
Meenu Bhasin, Department of Periodontics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad 121002, India
Author contributions: Chauhan S was responsible for conception design, literature review and critical review; Chauhan R was responsible for conception data collection; Chauhan S and Chauhan R were responsible for conception analysis and interpretation; Bhasin P was responsible for conception and supervision; Bhasin M was responsible for conception write; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
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Corresponding author: Sachin Chauhan, MDS, Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Dr Chauhan’s Root Canal and Implant Centre, 1519, Sector 28, Near Hanuman Mandir, Faridabad 121002, India. drsachinchauhan13@gmail.com
Received: September 2, 2024 Revised: September 21, 2024 Accepted: October 8, 2024 Published online: June 20, 2025 Processing time: 88 Days and 22.5 Hours
Abstract
During dental examinations and treatments, many dentists are using magnification to improve their vision. The dental operating microscope serves as the most effective tool for this purpose, enhancing the quality, longevity, and outcome of clinical work. This review will explore the latest research and data on the importance of magnification devices in dentistry, including diagnostic methods, treatment options and ergonomics in specialities such as restorative dentistry, endodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics. This review aims to provide insights into the optimal magnification for different clinical situations, the specific benefits of dental operating microscopes for each dental branch, and their limitations.
Core Tip: The primary purpose of using magnification devices in dentistry is to improve visibility and ergonomics. This is particularly crucial when treating obscure microanatomy for a prolonged amount of time. Nonetheless, the use of magnification in dentistry has yet to be widely accepted in general practice due to a variety of reasons in clinical practice.
