Technology has expanded the ways dental and medical professionals approach everything from routine exams to complex dental surgeries. Advances in microscope design and function have made them a staple tool for diagnostic and treatment purposes. Surgical microscopes with specialized lighting capabilities enable specialists to better visualize treatment areas such as the oral cavity, sinuses, and ear canals. This allows for more precise diagnosis and aids clinicians in performing treatment procedures.
Choosing a surgical microscope for your dental office or otolaryngology practice is an investment that will improve patient care and outcomes. Technical factors like image resolution and depth of focus affect image quality, which, in turn, affects diagnosis and treatment decisions. The ZEISS EXTARO 300 surgical microscope is not only an industry leader in image quality, but it also offers one-touch controls, advanced lighting settings, and seamless integration with EMRplatforms.
Read on to learn more about the ZEISS EXTARO 300 and how it can enhance your dental or ENT practice.
Clinically Superior
The reason we recommend the ZEISS EXTARO 300 is that it is clinically proven to be a standout among surgical microscopes.
In a 2021 study, the ZEISS EXTARO 300 outperformed other dental microscopes in multiple categories. The study team found that the ZEISS EXTARO 300 offered the highest maximum resolution and maximum DOF (64 lp/mm and 17mm, respectively). It also provided the highest end-magnification setting, topping out at ×21.25.
As the study authors noted, “Depth of field of a DOM is of utmost importance in endodontics. This feature allows the clinician to clearly visualize different levels of the internal root canal anatomy. In other words, in a DOM with a high depth of field, different levels of the root canal system can be maintained into focus without moving the patient, DOM, or adjusting the fine focus.”
The high degree of magnification and precise resolution from the ZEISS EXTARO 300 means providers get clear, sharp images, aiding both diagnostic and treatment functionalities. The expansive depth of focus settings allows clinicians to maintain clear visualization even as they move to different depths in the treatment area.
Precision Dental Care
Dental professionals can rely on the ZEISS EXTARO 300 for clear, reliable visualization of the entire oral cavity as well as precise focus on specific treatment areas.
The ZEISS EXTARO 300 capabilities for dental practices include:
- Efficient caries detection
- Simpler tooth restoration workflow
- Microscope Fluorescence Mode
- NoGlare Mode
- TrueLight Mode
The ZEISS EXTARO 300 offers a Fluorescence Mode for distinguishing natural hard tooth tissue from dental composite resins. The Fluorescence Mode makes it easier for clinicians to identify and target the affected area quickly and accurately.
The TrueLight Mode is used in tooth modeling situations. The TrueLight functionality inhibits premature polymerization of light-curing composites while using the microscope. This allows more time to complete treatment.
NoGlare Mode in ZEISS EXTARO 300 allows precision analysis of the color shades within the tooth. No Glare Mode suppresses obtrusive light reflections from the tooth surface to allow providers to see the tooth more clearly. This enables better visualization of fine details like color nuances, which may have clinical significance.
The Varioskop® 230 function allows you to adjust the focal length to examine the entire mouth or zoom in for close focus on a particular area.
Light and brightness settings are all adjustable, and the motorized SpotLight allows you to change the light diameter to illuminate the treatment area without excess light or glare affecting the patient or other staff.
You can elevate patient communications by adding on the Zeiss Premium Dental Package, which offers full integration between the ZEISS EXTARO 300 and your existing IT and EMR systems. Dentists can also use this functionality to share detailed images and notes with patients so they can better understand their treatment options.
Streamlining ENT Treatments
The flexibility and strong magnification of the ZEISS EXTARO 300 make it an ideal choice for ear, nose, and throat practices. It’s particularly useful for procedures including:
- Tympanoplasty
- Myringotomy
- Stapedectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Transoral laser surgery
Thanks to the best-in-class magnification, resolution, and depth of focus, the ZEISS EXTARO 300 ensures that clinicians can identify anatomical structures and fine details, enhancing both diagnostic and treatment capacity.
The ZEISS EXTARO 300 overcomes challenges caused by low-color contrast with the new MultiSpectral Mode. This setting enhances contrast so clinicians can better distinguish between vasculature and tissue for improved procedure outcomes.
ENTs can also benefit from the NoGlare Mode setting to reduce the effects of reflections for easier distinction of anatomical details.
Upgrading with the Zeiss laser package lets you combine the high-resolution imaging of the ZEISS EXTARO 300 with the precision of laser surgery. The laser package allows integration with surgical lasers, including an innovative microscope focus lock and external focus slider for truly optimized treatment delivery.
Ease of Use
While technical capabilities are a top priority in choosing surgical and dental microscopy tools, being able to easily use the tools is a close second. Providers need to be able to adjust focus, lighting, and image capture without having to pause to move or adjust the equipment.
The ZEISS EXTARO 300 is designed with ease of use in mind. All of the visualization and light modes can be activated using one-touch controls. This enables clinicians to switch between microscope settings without interrupting the procedure or needing to make extensive adjustments to get the proper focus and illumination necessary at any point during treatment. The innovative MORA interface means the provider can adjust the microscope without having to physically move the eyepiece or adjust their own posture.
In an interview with Dental Review News, Dr. John Moore, Practice Lead at John Moore Dental, shares his experience with the Extaro 300, saying, “The killer feature for me that puts the EXTARO 300 head and shoulders above all the other microscopes that I have tried, is the amazing MORA Interface, because it means I can tilt the microscope left and right without the eyepieces moving an inch. They remain completely horizontal!
“This apparently simple function is not only quite a technical achievement that is not available on other microscopes, but it also means I can make adjustments easily and quickly during treatments using just one hand.”
Data Storage and Communication
Data management is a critical element of any medical practice these days. Keeping accurate patient records is not just important for delivering excellent care; being able to access and share information is a growing part of provider-patient communications. Patients often want to see images to better understand their diagnosis and treatment. Comprehensive electronic health information is also vital for ensuring timely reimbursement from insurance companies.
The ZEISS EXTARO 300 is compatible with a suite of apps and cloud-based platforms that facilitate secure storage and transfer of images and recordings.
Capture Mode
The ZEISS EXTARO 300 comes equipped with Capture Mode so providers can record video and take still images for documentation. Images can be retained in medical records.
Zeiss Connect
Captured images can also be shared with patients so they can more fully understand a diagnosis and how treatment will address the problem. Clinicians can wirelessly transmit images from the ZEISS EXTARO 300 to the ZEISS Connect App, designed specifically for the needs of dental practices.
Secure Communication
Providers can easily share images and recordings using the ZEISS Surgical Cloud. This app directly synchronizes images and videos with patient and treatment information. The Surgical Cloud app simplifies the transfer of large files between providers, improving treatment collaboration.
Education and Observation
Providers can easily livestream procedures using the ZEISS Livestream feature. Students or colleagues can watch from an iPhone using the ZEISS Observe App.
Buy the ZEISS EXTARO 300 Today
If you are ready to upgrade your current practice and experience the industry-leading ZEISS EXTARO 300, contact PSF Dental today to learn more. Our team of industry experts can answer all your questions and ensure you get the right equipment for your practice’s needs.
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