Minimising the amount of dental equipment in a surgery makes sense financially as well as logistically. The VistaCam iX HD, from Durr Dental, does just that, since it has an interchangeable head so that you can use it for intraoral, extraoral and macro images (using the 'Cam' head) as well as to detect carious lesions and display plaque (courtesy of the 'Proof' head) in addition to early detection of proximal caries (using the 'Proxi' head). The concept is simple, the technology unrivalled, the possibilities endless.

An intraoral camera can provide both dentists and their patients with a revealing window into the realm of dental disease, conferring greater transparency and more lucid communication. The Cam head of the VistaCam iX HD delivers crystal clear high definition images, thanks to the variable autofocus, regardless of whether you require intraoral, extraoral or macro images. Videos can also be recorded in the same HD resolution. Twin LEDs illuminate the oral cavity. The implications for patient communication and treatment are clear: seeing really is believing!

The Proof head detects any carious lesions, rates them on a colour scale and assigns them a numerical value ranging from green (0–1.0) for healthy enamel to yellow (>2.5) for deep dentine caries. This intuitive software spots early lesions and presents the evidence clearly for you to show patients. It can also be used to monitor the progression of disease, should a patient choose not to act in the early stages. It can also be used by hygienists for pinpointing plaque: no more messy disclosing tablets!

The VistaCam iX HD offers unrivalled functionality in a single device with multiple applications, perfectly complementing daily practice with an indispensable tool.