Calcivis (Edinburgh, UK) has received CE Mark approval for its Calcivis Caries Activity Imaging System. With this system dentists are able to detect and visualize demineralisation of teeth, representing tooth decay caused by caries. The system does this by imaging free calcium ions at the tooth surface which indicate active demineralisation.
The Calcivis Caries Activity Imaging System consists of an in-clinic device which combines a sensitive intraoral camera and application technology to deliver a disclosing solution, containing a photoprotein, onto the tooth surface. The photoprotein binds calcium ions and emits a blue light signal proportional to the amount of calcium present.
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