Quick Picks: Caries Detection Devices

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Caries detection devices, whether through tooth fluorescence or transillumination, can help identify caries at an early stage, allowing for minimally invasive treatment. There are plenty of options available, it’s just a matter of choosing the one that’s best for your practice. Here’s a look at some of the new technologies to hit the market as well as devices that are tried and true.

CompanyPolaroid Dental ImagingAir Techniques, Inc.DEXISOrtek Therapeutics Inc.ACTEON North America
ItemPolaroid P31CamX Spectra Caries Detection SystemCariVu Caries Detection DeviceOrtek-ECDSoproLIFE Dental Caries Detection System
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DescriptionThe Polaroid P31 is a 3 in 1 caries detector, transilluminator and full HD intraoral camera. The device can quickly go from fluorescence to Using fluorescence technology to visualize caries as well as placque and calculus, CamX Spectra Caries Detection Aid helps spot decay early. With the Capable of helping clinicians identify occlusal, interproximal and recurrent carious lesions, DEXIS CariVu™ uses patented transillumination technologyThis early cavity detection device can spot cavity lesions on the surfaces of teeth before they would show up on an x-ray.SOPROLIFE from ACTEON Group, is an imaging fluorescence device aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of caries. The auto fluorescence technology in
Warranty2-year manufacturer’s defect warranty2 YearsNot AvailableLimited two-year warranty4 Years
PortableA wireless pack is available.YesYesYesYes
Power SupplyUSBNot AvailableNot Available9-volt batteryUSB-2
Capture Card NeededNot AvailableNoNoNot AvailableNo
ADA ApprovedNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableYes
Detection MethodFlourescence, transilluminationLED Light-Induced FluorescenceTransillumination TechnologyWhen cavitation occurs, hydrostatic pressure allows minuscule amounts of conductive dentinal fluid to enter the breached enamel site. This allows the ECD to complete an electrical circuit. Loss of mineral increases porous size and enamel porosity. As demineralization increases, more dentinal fluid enters the site. The more fluid detected results in a higher current and an increasing digital caries score that is digitally displayed from 01-100. A zero score indicates a non-cavitated lesion or sound enamel site.Autofluorescence
Tip Autoclavable or DisposableAutoclavableNot AvailableAutoclavable TipDisposableAutoclavable
Computer RequirementsNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableWindows or Mac OSX
USB 2.0
SoundNot AvailableNot AvailableNoNot AvailableNo
MagnificationNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available115X
How it WorksThe device is designed like a highspeed handpiece with a slim retraction head to help gain access. It can go from an extreme close-up to a full-face image. It uses one-touch true autofocus and offers a push-button digital zoom. The LED intensity adjustment button allows for quick brightness adjustment, with three built-in intensity levels controlling the 30 LED lights.Fluorescence Technology Indicates Extent of Decay With Color And Numerical Readings.A patented near-infrared light is used for transillumination which is captured by a camera and displayed in an image similar to a radiograph.The painless device does not use ionizing radiation. The dimensionally configured conductive stainless steel tip is placed in the grooves of molars and premolars and touches the bottom of a pit or fissure surface. The unit measures the conductivity of the enamel and instantly displays a digital caries score.The Blue LEDs emit light at the 450 nm wavelength which excites dentine and sends a fluorescence signal that is reflected at a low intensity and captured by the camera.
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