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 BUFFER Saliva Examination Kit | Sable Seek Caries Indicator | Seek Caries Indicator | Caries Detector | Caries Detector |
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| Description | Saliva-Check BUFFER is a saliva-testing examination tool that is used to educate patients, assist in preventive treatment planning and properly select | 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 | In Vitro pH Test Strips (20 Pieces)
Saliva Dispensing Cups (20 Pieces)
Wax Gum Pieces For Saliva Stimulation (20 Pieces)
Saliva Dispensing Pipettes (20 Pieces)
Buffer Test Strips (20 Pieces) | 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 | Identify, Measure And Assess Patient’s Possible Caries Risk Based On Saliva Condition | Stains Carious Dentin Dark Green | Locate Calcified Root Canal Orifices | Disclosing Caries Dentin In All Cavity Preparations | Detect Carious Dentin |
| Detection Method | Resting Saliva pH
Stimulated Saliva pH
Saliva Buffering Capacity | Chemical | Chemical | Chemical | Chemical |
| Chemical Type | pH Strips | FD&C Dyes In A Glycol Base | D&C Dyes In A Glycol Base | Not Available | Propylene Glycol |
| Chemical Color | N/A | Dark Green | Red | Red | Blue |
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