DIAGNOdent pen 2190
Proximal caries - onfi dent identification
Conventional methods of identifi cation are not suffi ciently reliable to detect hidden caries. Adults in particular suffer from proximal and secondary caries, assuming that these are found since visual diagnosis is highly diffi cult.
Hidden caries remain hidden in two-thirds of all instances of classic examination methods.
Only with the KaVo DIAGNOdent pen can you reliably detect hidden caries in the proximal region.
The laser beam of the KaVo DIAGNOdent pen proximal probe makes it possible: A prism defl ects the detector laser beam 100° so that nothing remains hidden around the contact point.
Recommend therapy – Proximal caries*
| Reading |
|
| 0 – 7 |
Normal prophylaxis (such as fluoride toothpaste) |
| 8 – 15 |
Intensive prophylaxis (such as fluoridation, KaVo HealOzone) |
| > 16 |
Minimally invasive restorative procedures (such as KaVo HealOzone, RONDOflex, SONICflex micro) Composite filling materials and intensive prophylaxis |
Accord
In the example shown, the elevated DIAGNOdent value of 60 indicates deep C4 caries in the dentine that cannot be detected on dental film.
It is very difficult to
diagnose approximal caries
visually. Discolouration can be seen, but the traditional probe is of no use
X-ray diagnosis is the recognised gold standard in detecting approximal caries. However, the Digora imaging plate shows a C2 caries only
A diagnosis of the histological section confirms the
DIAGNOdent pen diagnosis - deep C4 caries in the dentine Bilder
Fissure caries - reliable identification
80% of caries in children and adolescents is fissure caries. This is frequently hidden by intact enamel layers - hidden caries.
DIAGNOdent has become the gold standard for diagnosing fissure caries.
The KaVo DIAGNOdent pen detects the different levels of fl uorescence between healthy and diseased tooth substance. Even very small lesions can be detected reliably
without exposure to ionising radiation.
Healthy tooth substance remains unaffected:
No probe, scratches or damage.
Recommend therapy – fissure caries and smooth surface caries*
| Reading |
|
| 0 – 12 |
Normal prophylaxis (such as fluoride toothpaste) |
| 13 – 24 |
Intensive prophylaxis (such as fluoridation, KaVo HealOzone) |
| > 25 |
Minimally invasive restorative procedures Composite filling materials and intensive prophylaxis (such as KaVo HealOzone, RONDOflex, SONICflex micro) Classic restoration for large lesions depending on the risk and findings. |
Visually, only a slight discolouration is perceptible.
The radiograph does not reveal any caries lesions.
The DIAGNOdent pen discovers cavities.