In dentistry, having the right amount of illumination is critical for all dental procedures. Since you need to deal with the oral cavity which is comprised of small parts that are almost hidden to the natural light, you will need the help of a magnifying optical aid and illumination in order for you to work well. It is essential that you can see the object you are working on clearly and vividly in order for you to be able to perform and successfully complete any dental task.

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With the expanded number of dental lighting device options available today, finding the right one to consider can be a bit challenging. Aside from the comfort and the price, you will also need to consider some other factors when picking a dental illumination device. These factors include the color of the beam, weight, level of intensity, design or style, and battery system.

Of all the available dental lighting device options you can find on the market today, the dental headlight is considered as the most popular and the most commonly used worldwide. Here are a few things that you need to know before buying a new dental headlight.

Pros and Cons of Dental Headlight

Dental Headlight

Pros

•The dental headlight offers many benefits. Some of these benefits are:
•It helps enhance visual acuity by providing the right amount of illumination.
•It helps reduce overhead dental light dependency.
•Unlike overhead dental light, you do not have to adjust the angle of the light manually when needed.
•You can easily add an orange filter, which makes it possible for you to use the loupes light without any premature composite curing.
•The dental headlight does not cast shadows like that of an overhead dental light.
•It is portable and does not need large storage space.
•The dental headlight is easy to maintain.
•LED lighting is cooler than the typical bulbs used in most overhead lights. It does not emit as much heat, either. And the LED bulb can last for years without replacement.
•It provides a direct shadow-free illumination to the user's field of view which makes it easier for you to clearly see every detail of the oral cavity.
•The dental headlight is more energy efficient as compared to the overhead light.

Pros - Cons

Cons:

•Although dental headlight offers many advantages, it has also a few disadvantages. Some of these are as follow:
•Unlike the overhead lamp, the dental head light needs to be recharged when needed. The charging time and the useful life greatly depend on the battery system used.
•Although it can be lighter when used alone, the dental loupe tends to add weight when attached to the surgical loupes. This added weight can be tolerable when used for a few minutes only. However, it can cause discomfort to the user especially around the nose bridge when used for extended periods of time.
•Another disadvantage of the dental headlight is its price. Most of the dental headlights are more expensive than a simple overhead lamp.

Before buying to buy and use a dental headlight, it would be best to consider these pros and cons first. If you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages, you can go buy a dental headlight.