Locating hidden decay before it destroys tooth structure (from inside out) is a big problem in modern dentistry. The wide-spread use of fluoride supplements
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| in dental materials, toothpastes and drinking water have made tooth surfaces harder and more resistant to decay. However, diagnosing cavities is more challenging because the disease process can start through microscopic defects in the hard surface enamel and can readily spread into the softer tooth structure beneath the surface. Meanwhile, the external surface of the tooth still appears to be healthy. X-rays and probing with an explorer are simply unreliable in detecting sub surface decay, particularly when the cavity is in its early stages. Fortunately , the new Diagnodent is a major breakthrough that allows the dentist to monitor tooth surfaces. The Diagnodent allows the dentist to locate hidden decay, and with treatment stop the spread of disease before it destroys the tooth from within. |