You can’t treat what you can’t see, which is why proper lighting and magnification are must-haves for every clinician. That’s why loupes are so widely used in dentistry these days. Because loupes are required to be worn and used for long periods of time, comfort and ergonomics are equally as critical as their magnification performance.
This is likely why manufacturers today offer a wide array of styles, frames, and magnification powers. With so many options, dentists and hygienists should do their homework before investing in loupes.
Keep in mind loupes are of little help if they aren’t adjusted to your individual measurements. If they are not, they can actually do more harm than good. The point of loupes can enhance patient care by improving your visibility while also preventing eye strain, and when properly fit they should keep your head as close as possible to neutral (20 degrees or less).
With so many factors involved in such an important piece of equipment, it is important to choose loupes that offer you comfort, ergonomics, and of course, performance. Here is just a small sampling of the many dental loupes offerings available today.
PeriOptix® Loupes and Headlights
All optics are made with high-end, shatter-resistant glass to ensure optimum edge-to-edge clarity in a large viewing field
With a variety of magnifications and large selection of styles, DenMat ensures that most any need is met with an elegant and customizable solution
Through-the-lens loupes are custom manufactured for each individual user and have extremely precise optical quality and a large field of view, making them comfortable and easy to use
Enova’s line of Vizix Loupes in Living Color are the first to offer colored aircraft-grade aluminum oculars
HQ-TriVex carrier lenses and all-glass optics provide superior clarity and allow for optimal light transmission. The all glass, high-definition lenses are housed in sleek aluminum casings, a lightweight, durable, and sanitary option compared to plastic
Built into your preferred Oakley frames, known for their lightweight and dependable durability, and available in 2.5x, 3.0x, and 3.5x magnification
The 3.5x Prism TTL telescopes are designed to provide powerful magnification without sacrificing your field of view
Featuring optimal optical quality compared to traditional Galilean telescopes; they provide better contrast and greater clarity
Both lightweight and durable, they use a unique state of the art digital measuring system that measures your interpupillary distance; each pair is ergonomically designed and custom made for the perfect fit to help eliminate neck and back pain
Discover the first and only interchangeable magnification loupe that allows clinicians to select the optimal magnification power for each procedure
Accommodating four magnification powers ranging from 2.5x to 5.5x, the OmniOptic is an ideal system for users looking to increase their magnification power over the course of their career
The unique design features a magnetic anchor built into the carrier lens of the frame; allowing clinicians to upgrade their magnification power without having to succumb to the process of ordering a new loupe
The entire line of Custom TTL Loupes is designed uniquely to perfectly fit the user’s facial features through a proprietary measurement system-the True-Fit™ Digital Measurement System builds upon traditional measuring systems to ensure optimal loupe placement
Working distances are customizable between 10 and 26 inches. Although several levels of magnification are available, the prism loupes are available in 3.5x, 4.0x, and 4.5x with an expanded FOV
Constructed from advanced materials to produce a lightweight, ergonomic and comfortable design
Offer the highest grade glass designed for excellent clarity. The optics are sealed to prevent dust and moisture to penetrate for prolonged longevity
The double hinge flip-up design allows for superior optical alignment. With great depth of field, they comfortably extend the natural accommodation capability of the human eye, while the wide-field of view highly corrected optics allows the entire mouth to be viewed
Available in 2.5x, 3.0x, and 3.5x magnifications and short (13.4 inches), regular (16.5 inches), long (19.7 inches) working distance
Spending years hunched over patients takes a toll on your neck and back area. Unless key ergonomic issues related to dentistry are addressed, pain will continue to develop. SurgiTel resolves dentistry-related pain and posture concerns
SurgiTel’s ergonomically-fitted loupes address working pain by providing a personalized declination angle and fit, helping you keep your head up so you can work comfortably and safely throughout your career
Available in 2.5x to 8.0x magnification for both TTL and FLM styles