Ortek Therapeutics Releases Electronic Caries Detection Device

Posted: December 3, 2020
Edited by Dentaltown staff

ROSLYN HEIGHT, NY—Ortek Therapeutics has released its Ortek-ECD caries detection device that instantly detects early occlusal cavitated lesions that often go undiagnosed. The patented electronic caries detector (ECD) measures the electrical conductance of enamel and demonstrated 100% sensitivity and 93% specificity in a clinical study. 

The ECD has a base unit with a digital display, a handpiece with a disposable single patient use conductive stainless steel tip. This novel tip is sized and dimensionally configured to fit at the bottom of a pit or fissure. The tip ensures electrical contact with the dentinal fluid found at the bottom of a demineralized pit or fissure.

When contact of dentinal fluid from the breached enamel site is made, an electrical circuit is completed and the device will beep. The digital display will increase from 01 to 100, depending on the size of the lesion and dentinal fluid detected. A zero score indicates a noncavitated lesion or a sound enamel site. The ECD tip is paired with a reference lip hook to complete the necessary electrical circuit.

The device detects if a suspicious occlusal lesion has breached the dentin-enamel junction, progressed further into the dentin, or is confined to the enamel. The ECD conserves tooth structure.

For more information, visit ortekecd.com or call 888-323-0023.
 
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