High Tech Caries Detection Systems

Caries detection is at the heart of the hygiene appointments that drive many general dental practices. Early detection leads to less invasive treatment for the patient, and technology has come a long way from the days when an explorer was the only tool in the box. Now there are a range of technologies, some using basic light fluorescence to help the clinician detect caries. But those systems are just the tip of the technology iceberg, as computers are now able to help clinicians "see" caries in the early stages. Here is a side by side look at some of the technologies currently available to help clinicians spot caries as early as possible.

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Company	Air Techniques, Inc.	ACTEON North America (Satelec & Sopro Companies)	Carestream Dental	KaVo Dental
Item	Spectra Caries Detection System	SoproLIFE Dental Caries Detection System	LOGICON Caries Detector Software	DIAGNOdent Pen Dental Caries Detection System
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Description	Spectra utilizes fluorescence technology to enable reliable tooth-by-tooth detection of fissure caries and caries on smooth surfaces that are too ...	SOPROLIFE from ACTEON Group, is an imaging fluorescence device aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of caries. The auto fluorescence technology in ...	LOGICON Caries Detector Software is clinically proven to help dentists find up to 20% more interproximal caries on permanent teeth than traditional ...	The DIAGNOdent Pen Caries Detection System is a hand-held laser caries detection aid that provides the same high detection accuracy as the DIAGNOdent....
Warranty	3 Years	12 Months	Inquire	Inquire
Portable	Yes	Yes	Inquire	Yes
Power Supply	0.5 Amps	Dock M_USB2	Inquire	1.5 V - 1 Good Quality Alkaline LR6 Battery
Capture Card Needed	No	No	Inquire	No
ADA Approved	Inquire	Yes	Inquire	Yes
Detection Method	LED Light-Induced Fluorescence	Fluorescence	Detection Algorithms Automatically Outlines Potential Lesion On Tooth Image	655 nm Laser Light Flourescence
Tip Autoclavable or Disposable	Autoclavable	Yes Autoclavable	Inquire	Autoclavable
Computer Requirements	Pentium 4.2 GHz or Higher Windows XP Pro 256 MB RAM	XP Pro SP3 – Windows 7 Intel® Core 2 Processor 2 Gb of Memory USB 2.0 Connection	Inquire	N/A
Sound	Inquire	No	Inquire	Yes Integrated Speaker with Intensity Control
Magnification	Inquire	None	Inquire	None
How it Works	Fluorescence Technology Indicates Extent of Decay With Color And Numerical Readings.	The Blue LEDs we Selected Emit Light at 450nm This Wavelength Excites Dentine which Sends a Fluorescence Signal The Signal reflected is very small (low intensity) compared to the 450nm intensity sent by the blue LEDs	Inquire	Measures Flourescence Of Tooth Structure Which Increases With Degrees Of Decay.
Compatible Digital X-Ray Systems	Inquire	Inquire	Kodak RVG 5000 Kodak RVG 6000 Kodak RVG 6100	Inquire
Caries Types Detected	Inquire	Inquire	Proximal Caries	Inquire
Graphical Display Features	Inquire	Inquire	Automatically Outlines Potential Lesion On Tooth Image Graphically Presents Change In Tooth Density And Lesion Probability	Inquire
Prior Radiograph Comparison	Inquire	Inquire	Tracks The Change Of The Classification And Probability With Time	Inquire
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