ToothFairyDDS11
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I am a D1 purchasing my loupes soon and I know I want ergo loups but am not sure what magnification to get. Also what company is the best?
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Ergonomic Loupes
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For ergo loupes, you should get any mag you want above 5.0x, at least above 4.5x. It will appear similar to 3.5x on normal loupes.
Orascoptic, Q-optics, and Lumadent are brands worth trying. However I think only Q-optics has a lifetime warranty.
Orascoptic, Q-optics, and Lumadent are brands worth trying. However I think only Q-optics has a lifetime warranty.
Surgitel ergo loupes have by far the widest field of view compared to other popular brands. Worth trying those on as well
I have ergos from Q-Optics and love them. I have 3.5x magnification and would suggest that for now being a D1
DoctorGymRat
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Ergo is the way to go! I have the HERO LOUPES EVO 3.5x. They are super lightweight and stylish. They have 5x and 8x as well.
Ergo loupes are excellent, and not just those from Lumadent. I purchased mine from Pentax, and they are outstanding. Initially, I was using a magnification of 3.5x, but I switched to 3.0x. Honestly, you don't need to see every detail of the tooth. Anything between 2.5x and 3.5x will suffice. I also have a regular pair of loupes from Orascoptic (eyezoom x3-5) where you can change the magnification, but I rarely go over 3x, which is its minimum magnification.
