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Perio Probe - safe and reliable Perio prophylaxis This principle has been used for years. It is the same principle that allows selective plaque removal with KaVo's KEY laser feedback system. Similar to caries, plaque contains fluorescent substances that DIAGNOdent detects - this technology is only available from KaVo. The Perio probe for the caries detection aid DIAGNOdent allows you to track down plaque more thoroughly than conventional explorers and also allows for gentler cleaning because, now, only one cleaning session needs to be performed at the actual plaque site. This saves you time. Prevention instead of treatment Patients are becoming increasingly health conscious and are taking more trouble to preserve their healthy tooth substance. In other words, the dentist is required to detect the smallest defects. The better and earlier the diagnosis, the better therapy may be planned. If interventions are necessary, then as far as possible only minimally invasive intervention with tooth-coloured fillings are required. De-mineralised tooth substances and bacteria fluoresce when they are exposed to a specific light wavelength 550 - 670 nm, substantial fluorescence occurs between 650 and 800 nm. DIAGNOdent has a wavelength of 655 nm. Equipment Battery-operated, microprocessor-controlled display unit with connectable optical fibre, loudspeaker intensity, max. value (peak), actual value (moment), battery charge state and calibration display and computer interface. Comprising (0.574.0500): Handpiece support Tubing Battery housing incl. 5. 1.5 V batteries Stericassette with calibration standard 1 handpiece for holding the probe 2 probes with conical tip for fissures 1 probe with planar tip for flat tooth area Accessories Two tips: The tips may be easily changed for the respective indications. The handpiece is simple to manipulate and lies easily in the hand. The exposure is achieved by means of a laser diode whose light is passed via an optical fibre and a probe to the caries area. Altered tooth substance is excited and fluoresces. The fluorescence is passed via the return line in the optical fibre back to a corresponding evaluation logic unit (photocell) and then displayed and indicated acoustically. Here's how to use KaVo DIAGNOdent Remove stains and plaque (if display values are unclear, clean teeth with KaVo PROPHYflex 3)Dry the toot Clinical examination (scanning of tooth surface)Diagnosis (possible measures):Repeat observation and check Prophylactic measures and checking of success Preparation and check for residual caries Satisfied patients No damage to enamel by sharp-edged probes. Natural teeth are preserved for a longer time and healthy tooth substances are protected in association with minimally invasive instruments (SONICflex Line tips). Less exposure to radiation because no X-ray pictures are taken. Particularly advantageous for children and psychologically anxious patients. Best preventive care. Visual and acoustic representation of measured values make them easily understandable for patients. Reproducible and quantifiable results permit checking, stabilization and documentation of caries development. High degree of patient loyalty thanks to high efficiency. 90% hit rate According to a study by PD Dr. Lussi of the University of Bern, the ability to detect diseased or damaged teeth without macroscopically visible fracture of the occlusal surface being present, has to date been well below the hit rates possible with DIAGNOdent. Comparision conventional - DIAGNOdent With conventional instruments, it is generally not possible to probe drop-shaped fissures. DIAGNOdent has the great advantage of fluorescence measurement in fissure regions as the laser light is reflected by very small accesses. Precise results without radiation exposure. Light probe type A Conical tip for fissure regions Sterilizable in an autoclave at up to 135°C Features Motivate patient prior to instrumentation Check residual plaque to verify successful root cleaning Use for recalls Plaque is detected down into the deepest pockets Reliable, regardless of blood or saliva Painless laser fluorescence detection Audio-digital screen displays visible and acoustic findings Level of correct diagnoses for various diagnostic forms (with apparently intact occlusal surfaces)   Quelle: "Acta Med Dent Helv", Diagnostik der Okklusalkaries, Vol 5:2/2000 Verfasser: PD Dr. Lussi Light probe type B Planar tip for flat buccal and lingual tooth areas Sterilizable in an autoclave at up to 135°C Battery housing without batteries For holding 5 commercially available 1.5 V batteries (Type AA ) Therapy information according to KaVo DIAGNOdent Display valueTherapy0 - 13Healthy teeth - professional tooth cleaning14 - 20Intensive professional tooth cleaning with fluoridation etc. 21 - 30Intensive professional tooth cleaning with fluoridation and monitoring - minimally invasive restorations and caries - note risk factors Indication is dependent oncaries activity caries risk recall interval, etc. From 30Minimally invasive restorations and intensive professional tooth cleaning Stericassette For supporting the probes during the sterilization cycle or for storage. Benefits for your practice Patient compliance: because the patient is made aware of necessary treatment Saves time because unnecessary over-treatments are eliminated Reliable plaque detection: regular recalls; lucrative private work possible Reputation as a trendsetter: you will be recommended as somebody who works with impressive state-of-the-art dental laser diagnostics Display > 40: Plaque in gingival pockets 5 – 40: Very small plaque sites or plaque removed by the probe tip< 5: Clean gingival pockets Confirmable The postoperative bleeding index improves and the pocket depth is noticeably reduced. Results of the clinical study by Prof. Frentzen of Bonn University have proven this. Residual plaque detection More plaque was found with DIAGNOdent than with a traditional periodontal explorer (n = 3174 detection surfaces*). The findings various practitioners made with DIAGNOdent were more consistent. Bleeding in the periodontal pocket before and 3 months after root cleaning Patients examined with DIAGNOdent had a greater reduction in bleeding index (BOP[s1]) (n = 3174 detection surfaces*). Probing the pocket depth before and 3 months after root cleaning Patients examined with DIAGNOdent showed a greater drop in the number of deep pockets (> 4 mm, n = 3174 detection surfaces*). Summary A well targeted and thorough cleaning of pockets can be achieved using DIAGNOdent. The audible and visible DIAGNOdent finding makes the process transparent for the patient. This leads to better acceptance. Objective monitoring with DIAGNOdent sheds light on the patient's therapeutic progress.