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DIAGNOdent The DIAGNOdent is a system used to detect dental caries. It is used to detect very small lesions at the earliest stage, which allows dentists to provide the smallest of restorations if needed. The device is able to see into occlusal pits and fissures which enables dentists to treat subsurface carious lesions at their earliest stage. media type="custom" key="11343614" (Cyberdentistry, 2010)

There is an additional tip that can be added to the DIAGNOdent that can assist dental hygienists in their treatments regarding periodontal debridement. This addition is called the DIAGNOdent Perio probe

**The DIAGNOdent Perio probe aids in dental hygienists detection and treatment of calculus in periodontal pockets.**
 * The DIAGNOdent probe uses a laser to detect calculus remaining on a client
 * These pieces of detected calculus could have been missed with an explorer
 * The laser detects calculus left behind after periodontal debridement.
 * "Calculus fluoresceses differently than healthy tissue. The device senses the difference and sends a signal to the display, indicating calculus has been identified."
 * Aids in detecting calculus in periodontal pockets up to 9 mm deep.
 * Periodontal debridements becomes more thorough and complete when using the DIAGNODENT probe after scaling, by informing the hygienist of missed calculus.

DIAGNOdent Perio probe offers benefits to the dentist, dental hygienist and clients:

 * Accurate – Clinical studies indicate the Perio probe aids in the detection of 82% of subgingival calculus deposits.
 * Thorough – Aids in detecting twice as much subgingival calculus as conventional methods (CP-12 periodontal probe, Hu–Friedy). Verifies successful root cleaning
 * Marketing Tool – High client acceptance, positions your office as a leader in promoting good oral health.
 * Safe and Comfortable – Uses light energy – no X-ray exposure. Painless, non-invasive examination for clients.

Features (Kavo,2010)
 * Checks residual calculus to verify successful root cleaning
 * Aids in detecting plaque down into the deepest pockets
 * Reliable, regardless of blood or saliva
 * Painless, non-invasive laser fluorescence detection aid

**Display** (Kavo,2010)
 * > 40: Plaque in gingival pockets
 * 5 – 40: Very small plaque sites or plaque removed by the probe tip
 * < 5: Clean gingival pockets

Conclusion of clincial studies: Clinical studies show that incorporating the DIAGNOdent into periodontal treatment improves the therapeutic outcome for your patients. The postoperative bleeding index improves and the pocket depth is noticeably reduced.

(Kavo,2010)
 * Use of a laser fluorescence as an aid to detect residual calculus is effective in identifying more calculus missed during root planning and scaling. Incorporating DIAGNOdent into periodontal treatment leads to more effective treatment.