Background: A more ergonomic working posture, freely accessible magnification levels, and optimal lighting of the operation area are guaranteed through the surgical microscope. In contrast, increased weight of the lenses and minimized stability of field of vision is resultant through increased magnification. However, the effectiveness of magnification tools is not assessed from the perspectives of dental professionals. Thereby, the study aims to assess the perspectives of dental professionals in using magnification tools in dental settings. Purpose: The sole purpose of this study is to assess different opinions of dental professionals regarding the benefits of using magnifying tools in dental practices. Methodology: The data was obtained from 111 dental professionals with the help of a questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample T-test. A Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 has been used for data analysis. Result: The findings have revealed that most of these respondents were less than 35 years of age. In addition, paired sample t-test revealed that male professionals (SD=0.378) and female professionals (SD=0.415) showed no significant association with magnification loupes. Similarly, results in terms of using magnification loupes with the inclusion of light, revealed that male and female respondents with SD as 0.378 and 0.196, respectively, showed significant association having p value as 0.000. Moreover, according to majority of these participants, efficiency, posture, and accuracy are key aspects that are supposed to be taken under consideration, while using magnifying tools. Conclusion: There is still an immense growth of magnification devices usage in different dental specialties despite of the expenses. In accordance with the findings, it is quite evident that the usage of magnifying devices is beneficial for the field of dentistry especially in terms of carrying out different dental treatments.
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2022: 6.012
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