Annals and Essences of Dentistry
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 1

Diagnodent laser device: a revolution in caries detection

*Corresponding Author: Dr. E. Deepthi padma, In Private practice, Dr. no: 9-19-14, Pothina Appana Lane, Kothapeta, Vijayawada-520001, Phone: 9866617236. Email: deepthipadma25@gmail.com

Online published on 16 February, 2015.

Abstract

The diagnosis of dental caries is fundamental to the practice of dentistry. The accuracy of diagnosing "hidden" occlusal caries is recognized to be a challenge. These lesions are virtually impossible to detect using conventional methods. DIAGNOdent is a laser fluorescence device used for detecting caries. The main attraction of such a device is that it is able to identify signs of tooth decay earlier than traditional diagnostic methods. It utilizes laser light of a defined wavelength to help detect and quantify demineralized tooth substances without x-ray exposure. This revolutionary new device is easy to use and turns caries detection into a harmless, measurable, more reproducible and exacting procedure.

Keywords

Laser fluorescence, Caries detection, Diagnosis