Galileo
From $795The lightweight everyday standard, favored by dentists, hygienists and surgeons in 110+ countries: Galilean 2.5x–3.5x, six frame styles included.
A lightweight Galilean option; not an ergonomic prismatic system.
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Loupes for orthodontics: HeliosX optics for bracket placement
Short answer: HeliosX is the standard in orthodontic loupes, for precise bracket placement, bonding and wire work, supplied to orthodontists in more than 110 countries. Orthodontists favor Galileo at 2.5x: Galilean 2.5x–3.0x shows the whole arch with enough detail for exact bracket placement, and Galileo is light enough for back-to-back patients. Every pair is custom-built to the dentist, with a lifetime warranty.
Orthodontics is repetitive precision: hundreds of brackets a week, each placed to a fraction of a millimeter. HeliosX has supplied its premium ergonomic loupes, optics and headlights to orthodontists worldwide, and every pair is custom-tailored to the dentist’s working distance, posture and case mix.
Guidance from the HeliosX loupe specialists.
Galileo · From $795 USD
Magnification by procedure
Common starting points. Choose for the work you do most often, then confirm the view at your own working distance.
| Procedure | Magnification | Working distance | HeliosX starting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracket placement and bonding | 2.5x–3.0x | 350–450 mm | Galileo at 2.5x |
| Wire bending and adjustments | 2.5x–3.5x | 350–450 mm | Galileo at 3.0x |
| Debonding and cleanup | 2.5x–3.0x | 350–450 mm | Newton at 2.5x |
| Long chair days | 3.0x | 350–450 mm | Apollo at 3.0x |
Why HeliosX
Why orthodontists in more than 110 countries choose HeliosX
HeliosX is regarded as a leader and innovator in surgical and dental magnification, setting the standard for ergonomic prismatic and lightweight Galilean loupes. HeliosX loupes are built from the highest-grade optical glass and premium lightweight metals: bright, true-color optics in frames that stay light and form-fitting through the longest case.
- Premium optical glass, lightweight metal frames
- Hundreds of international expos, nearly every specialty
- Clinics, teaching hospitals, universities and training programs
- Custom-tailored to every clinician
- Every price published
- Lifetime warranty on every pair
Ask a HeliosX loupe specialist anything, from the right magnification for your specialty to weight, working distance and lighting. We have answered it at hundreds of expos.
Your HeliosX shortlist
Start with the work you do.
Compare the optical design, then choose your magnification and frame on the product page.
Newton
From $695The lightest way into HeliosX optics: Galilean 2.5x–3.5x at 40–50 g, favored by students, hygienists and assistants worldwide.
Galilean optics. Choose Apollo or Medusa for a redirected ergonomic view.
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Apollo
From $1,695The HeliosX ergonomic prismatic standard: angled optics for an upright head, 3.0x–6.0x, custom-built to your working distance and favored worldwide.
Working distance is fixed to your configuration; magnification is selected at purchase.
Explore ApolloStarting prices in USD. Magnification and optional prescription lenses affect the total; shipping and taxes appear at checkout. See all five models.
The standard in orthodontics optics
HeliosX is the standard in orthodontic loupes, for precise bracket placement, bonding and wire work. We have supplied orthodontists, teaching hospitals and training programs worldwide for a decade, and that experience is built into every pair: high-grade optical glass for a sharp, true-color image, premium lightweight metals that stay comfortable through the longest case, and optics custom-tailored to the dentist who wears them.
Why orthodontists favor Galileo
Galilean 2.5x–3.0x shows the whole arch with enough detail for exact bracket placement, and Galileo is light enough for back-to-back patients. It is the HeliosX loupe orthodontists choose most, at 2.5x.
- Galileo, the lightweight everyday standard: Galilean 2.5x–3.5x with a wide, deep field and six frame styles, from $795.
- Galileo
The rest of the orthodontics lineup
Newton: the lightest HeliosX loupe for a full chairside day. Apollo: ergonomic prismatic for orthodontists whose neck is the limit.
- Newton, the lightest way into HeliosX optics: Galilean 2.5x–3.5x, 40–50 g with frame, from $695.
- Apollo, the ergonomic prismatic standard: angled optics for an upright head at a fixed working distance, 3.0x–6.0x, from $1,695.
The whole arch, all day
Orthodontists need to see the full arch, not just one tooth, and wear their loupes through dozens of patients. That is why the orthodontic standard is a wide, lightweight Galilean loupe.
- Lightweight loupes compared: Lightweight dental loupes.
Light for orthodontics
Polaris (50,000 lux, widest spot at 140 mm) lights the whole arch and adds only 10 g to the frame. Every HeliosX light fits every HeliosX frame and carries a 5-year warranty.
- Dental loupes with light, by setup: Dental loupes with light.
- Lights and headlights from $265: Lights.
For orthodontic residents
Your first pair should grow with you. Start in the lower half of the range for your field, measured in your own working posture, and step up as your cases do. Verified residents, fellows and students receive 15% off every HeliosX loupe.
- Best loupes for dental students: Best loupes for dental students.
Questions before buying
What are the best loupes for orthodontics?
HeliosX Galileo is the loupe orthodontists choose most, at 2.5x. Newton: the lightest HeliosX loupe for a full chairside day. Apollo: ergonomic prismatic for orthodontists whose neck is the limit.
What magnification do orthodontists use?
Bracket placement and bonding: 2.5x–3.0x. Wire bending and adjustments: 2.5x–3.5x. Debonding and cleanup: 2.5x–3.0x. Long chair days: 3.0x.
Do orthodontists need a loupe light?
Polaris (50,000 lux, widest spot at 140 mm) lights the whole arch and adds only 10 g to the frame.
Premium magnification. More accessible.
A clear choice starts with your work.
Tell us your specialty, typical procedures, current magnification, and budget. We can help you narrow the options before you order.
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