Used to provide a visual of the location of carious dentin, caries detection dyes are applied directly to the teeth being treated. Healthy tissue is unaffected, while the infected dentin takes on the color of the dye. These materials are available in different colors and feature different delivery methods. When choosing a caries detection dye, it’s important to consider how the dye will be applied to the teeth and how the color will stand out from other tissues.
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| Company | GC America Inc. | Ultradent Products, Inc. | Ultradent Products, Inc. | Kuraray America, Inc. | Darby Dental Supply |
| Item | Saliva Check Mutans Chairside Caries Risk Assessment Test | Sable Seek Caries Indicator | Seek Caries Indicator | Caries Detector | Caries Detector |
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| Description | SALIVA-CHECK MUTANS, from GC America, tests for a very specific bacteria known as streptococcus mutans. Please note, there are many bacteria that play | Sable Seek identifies demineralized dentin in difficult-to-see places such as under the overhanging enamel of Class I, II, or III preparations, or | Seek identifies demineralized dentin in difficult-to-see places such as under the overhanging enamel of Class I, II, or III preparations, or along the | CARIES DETECTOR is an excellent caries disclosing agent for conservative dentistry. It aids in the excavation of the outer decalcified and infected | The blue color contrasts with the dentin and is easily distinguished from the pulp. |
| Quantity | 10 Test Kits
1 Mutans Test Device
1 Paraffin Gum
1 Pipette
Mixing Container With Pipette
1 Bottle (2 mL) Reagent #1
1 Bottle (4 mL) Reagent #2 | 4 Syringes (1.2 mL)
20 Black Mini Brush Tips | 4 Syringes (1.2 mL)
20 Black Mini Brush Tips | 2 Bottles (6 mL) | 1 Bottle (12 mL) |
| Indications for Use | Rapid And Quantitative Detection Of Streptococcus Mutans With Species Specific Monoclonal Antibodies | Stains Carious Dentin Dark Green | Locate Calcified Root Canal Orifices | Disclosing Caries Dentin In All Cavity Preparations | Detect Carious Dentin |
| Detection Method | Chemical | Chemical | Chemical | Chemical | Chemical |
| Chemical Type | Tris (Hydroxyethyl Aminomethane)
Polyoxyethylene (10) Octylphenyl Ether
Sodium Azide
Bromothymol Blue | FD&C Dyes In A Glycol Base | D&C Dyes In A Glycol Base | Not Available | Propylene Glycol |
| Chemical Color | None | Dark Green | Red | Red | Blue |
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