The SIROInspect detection system developed by Sirona lights up caries so that dentists can reliably, quickly and simply identify where caries is concealed while excavating. The device is easy to operate and flexibly integrated into the workflow..

SIROInspect is based on Fluorescence-Aided Caries Excavation technology (FACE), which exploits the fluorescence characteristics of teeth. If teeth are illuminated with violet light in the spectrum of around 405 nm, it doesn't only stimulate degradation products of caries bacteria but also healthy dentine to fluoresce. Healthy dental tissue lights up green whereas carious areas are visibly red. The triggers for the red colouring are porphyrin compounds which arise during the breakdown of hard dental substance by caries bacteria. The attending dentist can therefore see at first glance which areas are carious and which are not. The SIROInspect diagnostic glasses filter short wavelengths below 500 nm. By contrast, light components with higher wavelengths remain visible.

The only thing users have to do during the treatment is to turn on the probe, put on the diagnostic glasses – and the check-up is ready to start.

Contact Sirona Dental Systems on 0845 071 5040 or info@sironadental.co.uk