Crown Prep Under the Microscope: Upper Molar (Step-by-Step)

In this video, I demonstrate a complete upper molar crown preparation under the dental operating microscope, filmed in real time so you can see exactly what I see while working. The case features a top left first molar that is endodontically treated with a mesial crack, restored with full-coverage. This episode is designed as a practical starting point for dentists learning to perform crown preparations under magnification, particularly on maxillary molars. This video is part of my broader work in dental microscope training, focused on helping general dentists integrate the microscope into everyday restorative dentistry. Here's a link to a free 48 hour trial inside Master the Microscope: http://masterthemicroscope.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=6655320 For more information about the course, check out https://www.masterthemicroscope.com I walk through patient positioning, microscope positioning, anesthesia setup, reduction strategy, and margin refinement, explaining how visualization and decision-making change when working under the microscope versus loupes. Upper molars are an ideal entry point for microscope crown preps, and this video can be used as a reference before attempting one yourself. This is a true clinical workflow, not an edited highlight reel. Intended audience: practicing dentists and restorative clinicians integrating the dental microscope into everyday crown preparations / restorative dentistry. Topics covered Upper molar crown preparation under the microscope Patient, operator, and microscope positioning for maxillary dentistry Anesthesia considerations under magnification Occlusal and axial reduction bur selection (and why I use the KS1) Margin visualization and refinement at high magnification Real-time decision-making during crown prep