Laser Cavity Detection

The Diagnodent
The Diagnodent laser cavity detection system is the most significant breakthrough in diagnosing tooth decay since the dental x-ray. With the widespread use of fluoride in both drinking water and toothpastes, it is much harder to detect tooth decay than ever before. This is because the fluoride hardens the enamel so that most decay starts in microscopic defects in the hard surface, and can readily spread into the softer surface beneath. This destroys the tooth from the inside out.

The Diagnodent is a pen-like probe that sends a safe, painless laser beam into the tooth and checks its health. A number scale and an alarm will signal when there are signs of hidden decay. This allows us to determine if decay is lurking beneath the apparently healthy tooth surface. This technology allows us to catch tooth decay at an earlier stage, before the tooth is destroyed from the inside out. This helps prevent pain, root canals, large fillings, and crowns. When coupled with our no drill laser cavity preparation, you will get the best, most conservative, most painless treatment available today.

The above picture shows how the Diagnodent can find cavities that other dental instruments can miss.

 
Diagnodent Laser Cavity Detection Unit