Table 1.
Resolution, depth of field, and end magnification results for the three dental operating microscopes
| DOM | End magnification | Resolution (lp/mm) | DOF (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeiss Extaro 300 | ×3.4 | 12.7 | 17 |
| ×5.1 | 17.96 | 11 | |
| ×8.5 | 35.9 | 6 | |
| ×13.6 | 50.8 | 4 | |
| ×21.25 | 64 | 2 | |
| Global G-Series 6 step | ×2.1 | 10.08 | 13 |
| ×3.2 | 12.7 | 12 | |
| ×5.1 | 20.16 | 7 | |
| ×8 | 35.9 | 6 | |
| ×12.8 | 40.3 | 3.5 | |
| ×19.2 | 40.3 | 2 | |
| Seiler IQ | ×4.2 | 14.25 | 11 |
| ×7 | 22.63 | 5 | |
| ×11 | 35.9 | 2.5 |
DOM: Dental operating microscope, DOF: Depth of field