Lighting systems that can be mounted to dental loupes can vary greatly between vendors. Attachment options include headbands and clipping onto standard loupes and safety shields. Most operator lights have a cable that connects to a rechargeable battery pack; however, there are a few cordless options on the market. The battery packs for these operator lights often fully charge in 2-5 hours. LED lighting is by far the most popular choice among operator lights for dental loupes. LED lights give cool, white light and last much longer than halogen. Most lamps are lightweight, usually around a ½ ounce; some can even be lighter than ¼ ounce. Light intensity can vary between products, so if there is a specific candlepower you are looking for be sure and inquire. When choosing an operator lamp for dental loupes, illumination, product quality, comfort and ease of use should all be considered.
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| Company | Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc | DentLight, Inc. | DentLight, Inc. | Orascoptic |
| Item | EyeMag Light II | Nano Loupe Light | Extreme Headlight System | Discovery LED |
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| Description | The powerful EyeMag Light II provides even light across the field of view with minimal shadows. The long-lasting batteries can provide up to 4 hours | Dentlight Nano Loupe Light is one of the smallest overall light on the market with the most power at its size of only 6 grams on headlamp and 87 grams | Dentlight Extreme Headlight delivers an unprecedented 110,0000 lux with just 24 grams modular headlamp. Able to fit on headgear, prescription glasses, | The Zeon Discovery features an ultra-lightweight headlamp that delivers three levels of brightness. The focused beam of white light significantly |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | Not Available | 4 Years |
| Weight | 0.6 oz. | Lamp - 6 g (0.21 ounces)
Battery - 87 g (3.07 ounces) | Lamp - 24 g (0.85 ounces)
Battery - 87 g (3.07 ounces) | Headlight - 20 g (0.7 ounces)
Battery - 240 g (8.5 ounces) |
| Light Source | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Light Intensity | Up to 50,000 Lux (at distance of 300 mm) | 1,500 - 2,900 - 4,200 foot candles | 3,300 - 6,000 - 10,200 foot candles | 3,000 - 5,000 - 7,000 foot candles |
| Adjustable Intensity | Yes | Yes | Membrane Control Buttons | Yes |
| Attachment | Belt Clip | Composite Filter
Articulating Arms
Clip-On Adapter
Loupe Adapters
Wire Clip and Mounting Screws | Articulating Arms
Clip-On Adapter
Loupe Adapters
Wire Clip and Mounting Screws | Not Available |
| Battery Life | Around 4 hours at 100% light intensity and 6.5 hours at 33% light intensity | 5 - 12 hours | 4 - 10 hours | 7 - 17 hours |
| Recharge Time | 2-3 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| Bulb Life | Not Available | 50,000 hours | 50,000 hours | Not Available |
| Cure Inhibiting Filter | Yes | Yes | Composite Filter | Yes |
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