The small portable laser device manufactured by KaVo, called the DIAGNOdent, is available as a clinical adjunct in caries diagnosis of pit and fissures. It is a small, portable unit which can be easily moved from operatory to operatory during patient examinations. It works relatively simply by laser fluorescence feedback to provide a numerical readout. Although not a quantitative measurement, it indicates involved areas that often are not detectable visually or by radiographs. Various in vitro studies show reliability is still a concern, but the device has emerged as a commonplace adjunct in clinical practice for pit and fissure caries diagnosis and monitoring.29 More recent studies have suggested DIAGNOdent may be useful for detecting secondary caries under composite restorations.30,31
Click here to view additional information: KaVo clinical tutorial and background of the DIAGNOdent.
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