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A high sensitive device for:
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Monitoring
Caries
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Remineralization
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Erosion
Excavation
processes
By measuring the electrical resistance during
controlled air drying, tooth variables like
porosity, water mobility and ion concentration
are determined! Due to low current < 3ľA, low
frequency ~21.3 Hz and safe guarded electronic
measurements can be carried out in-vivo and
in-vitro. By measuring at regular time intervals
tooth decay and healing can be visualized.
The system is painless and safe for the patient.
X-rays can be avoided and the diagnosis /
check-up offers the patient insight into his or
her oral hygiene.
The measurement system fits in (with) the
existing routine and no special knowledge nor
extra time is required. It may become part of
the check-up that is performed by the assistant
or dental hygienist
Research
Evaluation
studies show good correlation with mineral
content of enamel and root dentine, lesion
depth, very small structural changes and
chemical activity.
Software
By serial
communication and using specific ECM software
combined with other visual observations the ECM
readings can be transferred to a Personal
Computer.
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