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From: Winfried Zeppenfeld
To: ROOTS
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 5:01 AM
Subject: Re: [roots] Today's Rectal Exam

It is common for me to have a hard time getting to view an orifice at the same time that I am placing a file.
The mirror is in the way of the file due to the position of the rubber dam or the opposing teeth or whatever.
As I said in a separate post, I use 6X designs for vision loupes and an LED headlight but I’m currently researching
a microscope. I’d like to read about this technique for visual placement and try to implement it using my loupes even
before I get the microscope. Whenever I have tried to use pliers to place instruments, I’ve run into the problem of the
handle getting tangled in the rubber dam . Also, how does this concept apply to rotary files? It seems a rare instance
when I can get a mirror in place along with a rotary handpiece. I use bite props regularly but still, the concept of
actually seeing every instrument enter every orifice sounds  very satisfying but seems unattainable. Point me at
some reading materials or elaborate please - Scot White

Hi Scot, try small mirrors (10-14mm) and discovery burs. That will solve your problem. Best mirrors at lowest price are
HR-Front mirrors made by Roeder (99% reflection, just a couple bucks, unfortunately not yet on their website)

http://www.roeder-dental.de/

Sorry about the German text. I just copied it from a lecture. Too tired to translate it now. Hope it's self explanatory!
- Winfried






get a smaller mirror,  10 mm or less,  will make things much easier. I never place an instrument anywhere I can't see.
www.eie2.com   - Bill

Thanks Winfried and Bill , smaller mirrors are on the way - Scot White