DIAGNOdent caries detection aid

Clinicians can more efficiently recognise the existence of occlusal decay and adequately treat the tooth structure with the advent of novel detection equipment, such as the DIAGNOdent, as well as the use of traditional instruments and treatments.

Tooth restoration can be an expensive surgery, especially if the tooth has already been severely damaged. Fortunately, the prevalence of tooth decay has dropped significantly in recent years. Dental hygienists and dental surgeons can now diagnose dental caries (tooth decay) at an early stage because to advancements in decay diagnostic instruments. Patients can save money on their dental bills and extend the life of their teeth because to this discovery. As a result, determining the optimal method for detecting early tooth decay is critical. Visual and radiographic approaches, fluorescence cameras, and laser fluorescence, such as DIAGNOdent, are all available today for diagnosing deterioration.

What is DIAGNOdent ?

DIAGNOdent is a laser examination tool that can detect degradation early on. It is quite good in detecting even the tiniest lesions at an early stage. The light-emitting device is put on the teeth and provides a digital readout to dentists, allowing them to analyse and determine if the teeth are decayed. The type of decay detected by the gadget is usually the type that is difficult to detect using other means. DIAGNOdent is also non-anesthetic, painless, and radiation-free, making it safe and appropriate for all patients.

The three types of decay

1.Fissure and pit decay are two of the most common types of decay.

Fissure decay is caused by damaged enamel and is most commonly found on the chewing surface of the molars.

2. Decay of the roots

Root decay is a common problem for those who have receding gum lines because it causes cavities where the tooth meets the gum. This happens when plaque builds up in this region due to gum disease or inadequate brushing practises.

3. Deterioration of the smooth surface

When bacteria or plaque accumulation eats away at the enamel on the smooth surfaces of teeth, this is known as smooth surface decay.

      How does DIAGNOdent work?

DIAGNOdent is a pen-like probe that uses a safe and painless laser beam to assess internal fluorescence in the tooth. The laser employs two-way optics to measure the amount of light reflected back out of the tooth and works at a specified wavelength (655 nm). A carious tooth reflects less light than a normal, healthy tooth. The more light a tooth reflects and the more luminous it appears, the more decay it contains.

Oral abnormalities that aren't obvious or detectable to the naked eye can now be discovered using Velscope. Furthermore, doctors may now determine the proper surgical margins for excision.

Early detection means Early treatment!

Tooth decay is a continual process, and early discovery of a cavity means treatment can begin sooner, saving time and money for patients. Unfortunately, the more damage a tooth has sustained, the more difficult it is to treat.

Only 57 percent of dentists accurately recognised carious tooth structures by visual inspection, according to a study done by Dr. Lussi of Bern University in Switzerland. The same cohort was subsequently re-assessed with DIAGNOdent, with an astonishing 90 percent success rate. The device outperformed all other methods, including x-rays, in terms of accuracy. The capacity of DIAGNOdent to detect lesions or demineralized areas at an early stage enables the possibility of reversing the caries process before cavities form.