SoproCare™, the revelation: New perspectives for the diagnosis of caries and periodontal treatment!
An intraoral camera with three different operating modes for a triple action prophylactic treatment. The new SoproCare™ from Sopro® (Acteon® Group) does not only detect caries (CARIO mode), it is also the first camera that uses auto-fluorescence and selective chromatic amplification to highlight, in color, gingival inflammation caused by plaque and to distinguish between old and new dental plaque (PERIO mode). Thanks to its high efficiency optical system, it also offers, in DAYLIGHT mode, a unique kind of image quality. This means: three operating modes in one unique camera for an early detection of symptoms, a minimally invasive diagnosis and clear and motivating communication with the patient.
The SoproCare™ concept was developed to assist the dental practitioner during prophylactic and periodontal treatment. The technology used in the SoproCare™ is a patented concept presented for the first time in Vienna at EUROPERIO 7 in 2012. It is especially useful to all general practitioners, pedodontists, periodontists and dental hygienists who are sensitive to efficient preventive treatment.
With the help of the modern technology of auto-fluorescence and selective chromatic amplification, this high-tech camera enables a quick, efficient and complete dental examination – from the early diagnosis of caries through periodontal follow-up to communicating and motivating patients.
A reliable diagnosis of inflammation and dental plaque in PERIO Mode
Thanks to specific wavelengths ranging from 440 to 680 nm and the latest photonic technology, SoproCare™ features an exclusive PERIO mode for chromatic insight of dental plaque, tartar and gingival inflammation.
Utilizing the absorption properties of “blue light”, the selective chromatic amplification differentiates the colors of the inflamed tissue in order to identify gingival inflammation. The result: The gingival inflammation is indicated with subtle hues ranging from purple-pink to magenta-red depending on its severity. At the same time the new dental plaque appears, it is white and grainy, the old plaque, on the other hand, ranges from light yellow to orange depending on its mineralization. This enables the practitioner to discuss the pathologies with the patient when they appear directly on screen and also to give a simplified diagnosis and an enhanced prophylactic follow-up.
An intuitive chromatic mapping in CARIO mode
Whether it is a distinct cavity or a first visual change in enamel, in CARIO mode (450nm), the caries can be easily identified in bright red or black, the healthy dental tissues on the other hand appear distinctively in black and white. This clear representation of caries throughout the different stages of their development eases the patient’s understanding of the treatment plan and indicates, after therapy, its efficiency. SoproCare™ is therefore not merely a multi-purpose diagnosis devise for prophylaxis and controlled periodontal follow-up, but also an ideal way of motivating the patient.
A clear visualization and a large depth of field in DAYLIGHT mode
In DAYLIGHT mode SoproCare™ offers in-depth magnified views: Macrovision provides magnification of up to 110 times, revealing details otherwise not visible to the naked eye or with radiography. This enables close monitoring of micro fractures and their development. With the preset focus ring and enhanced focal depth each image becomes instantly sharp and precise under every angle of the camera and for each pre-set focal depth. With one click, easily go from Macrovision to tooth, intra-oral and extra-oral vision.
Enhanced prophylactic treatment, easy communication with the patient
Whether you are using Windows® or Mac®, a video device or a USB2 output SoproCare™ is compatible. The new intraoral camera will work with any software and has the right combination for every possible use and connection. In addition, this fluorescence camera is light and easy to handle: With a simple glide over the SoproTouch you can freeze images on your monitor. The autoclavable SoproTip not only acts as a screen for ambient light, but also guarantees a hygienic environment. The combination of the latest fluorescence techniques, the selective chromatic amplification, the seven LEDs with powerful lighting (three blue and four white) and the Macrovision view makes SoproCare™ , for general practitioners, pedodontists, periodontists and dental hygienists, an essential device for reliable therapy on caries and periodontal health issues as well as for in depth communication with the patient.
With SoproCare™, the company SOPRO® has extended its digital product range which includes cameras that have already proven their efficiency: Sopro® 617 (for portrait images at a one tooth view) Sopro® 717 First (for extra oral, intraoral and macro views) and SoproLIFE™ (for the diagnosis and treatment of caries). With the addition of this high performance intraoral camera practitioners will now be able to give precise diagnoses of caries and a complete periodontal follow-up.