Using a specific photoprotein that produces bioluminescence in the presence of free calcium ions, the CALCIVIS system displays a visual map of active demineralisation at the chair side. This enables practitioners and their patients to clearly see the very early signs of caries long before surgical intervention is required.

With definitive evidence of active demineralisation, preventive measures can be implemented to prevent the tooth progressing to the cavitation stages. By identifying free calcium ions so precisely, the CALCIVIS system provides a means of assessing the efficacy of reparative or remineralisation therapies.

For more information, visit www.calcivis.com, call 0131 658 5152 or email at info@calcivis.com.

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