Interview with Finnish Dentist

Outi Räikkönen

The ZEISS EXTARO 300 dental microscope has made it possible for Outi Räikkönen, endodontics specialist in Turku, Finland, to treat harder and more challenging cases than before.

She works as an endodontics specialist at the Dent Å Clinic, a privately held dental practice in Turku with 12 dentists and a staff of 22 oral hygienists and dental nurses. Furthermore, Outi Räikkönen works for Hammas Mehiläinen in Turku and Tampere.

The quality of my clinical work has improved due to EXTARO 300. For example, with the microscope it is easier to locate obliterated root canals, and you can discover and visualize cracks and other problems much more easily.

Outi Räikkönen Turku, Finland

A dental professional sits in a modern clinic beside a ZEISS medical microscope and examination chair, surrounded by advanced diagnostic equipment.

An experienced user

Having worked with ZEISS dental microscopes also as a part of her specialization process, Outi Räikkönen is an experienced ZEISS user.

“I benefit from EXTARO 300 most of the day. It is easy to use and adjust. The magnification function and the camera are highly effective. For an endodontics specialist, it is crucial to clearly see what you are doing. You must be able to locate the root canals. If you need to remove separated instruments, of course, you also need to see better. By using a dental microscope, you can treat more challenging cases. Additionally, you can visualize cracks and similar issues much more effectively,” said Outi Räikkönen.

She emphasizes the visualization feature of EXTARO 300.

“If a patient has a cracked tooth, I can demonstrate what the specific problem is. When treating a child, the child can see what is happening, and the parents can watch the treatment on the screen. Furthermore, the screen aids my assisting dental nurse in following the procedure, thereby improving our co-operation.”

High level of quality

According to Outi Räikkönen, ZEISS is characterized by a high level of quality. Whenever she has had a need, ZEISS has provided useful advice, and it is easy to get in touch with a Finnish-speaking specialist.

Outi Räikkönen describes the ZEISS EXTARO 300 microscope as a long-term investment.

„It may seem expensive at the moment you invest in it, but it will help you enhance your treatment qualaity and definitely bring new aspects to your work.“

“If you, as a dental practice owner, are considering an investment in a ZEISS EXTARO 300, you should take into account that such a microscope is essential for attracting an endodontics specialist. Many specialists in endodontics would require access to a microscope like the EXTARO 300,” said Outi Räikkönen.

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