Periodontal Applications of the Global Microscope

1. Allows surgeon to minimize the size of the surgical site, reducing patient discomfort and healing time.
    
2. Improves accuracy of microsurgical incisions and suturing with 6-0 through 8-0 sutures, permitting precise tissue/tissue and tissue/tooth approximation for primary would healing.
    
3. Allows for better inspection and diagnosis of abnormal soft tissue lesions of the gingiva, palate, and mucosa.
    
4. Improves visualization of root surface and adjacent intra-bony defects for definitive removal of calculus.
    
5. Aids identification of micro-inflammation during re-evaluation following non-surgical therapy.
    
6. Helps inspection of the quality of restorations and marginal tissues.
    
7. Permits micro-level osseous surgery facilitating bone removal without nicking the root surface and allows for better periodontal ligament preservation during ostectomy.
    
8. Permits accurate subepithelial placement and suturing of membranes and subepithelial connective tissue grafts.
    
9. Improves visualization of implant sites with minimal space between teeth and helps in evaluating the exact fit of implant prosthetic components and the health of marginal tissues around implants.
    
10. Permits precise control of laser surgery on adjacent teeth without injury to root or implant surfaces.
     
11. Permits accurate and easier root amputations and hemisection. Also helps with periapical surgeries when required during periodontal surgery.
     
12. Facilitates sinus lift procedures through direct visualization of the sinus membrane during dissection.
     
13. Permits fine dissection of the mandibular and mental nerves for lateral displacement during mandibular implant procedure.
     
14. Permits location of the periodontal ligament for atraumatic elevation of roots and root tips during extraction with concurrent ridge preservation/augmentation.
     
15. Improves detection and evaluation of root fractures and abnormalities.
     
16. Provides upright working conditions, alleviating occupational neck, back and shoulder problems.
     
17. Provides high-resolution video and 35mm photography for patient education, enhanced training, and insurance/legal documentation.