Caries Risk Test Make the invisible visible. • ■ ivoclar ’■ vivadenl: passion vision innovation

The basis for customized treatment Cariogenic germs Early diagnosis Cariogenic bacteria Many different factors influence oral health. Eating habits, the natural resistance of the tooth structure, microorganisms, and saliva all play an essential role in the development and progression of caries. To achieve early diagnosis, it is important to analyse a patient’s caries risk. Only then is it possible to fight the causes of caries and employ individual, customized treatment measures. The CRT caries risk test enables you to do just this. Bacteria produce acids from carbohydrates. These acids demineralise...

CRT bacteria and CRT buffer supply subclinical information that is normally inaccessible. CRT enables early intervention, even before carious defects can be visually detected. Mineral loss (symptoms) Visible Total destruction Progression Cavity Chalky spot Subclinical Light-microscopy Ultrastructural Caries increase Caries increase 0 High caries risk Low and medium caries risk Forecast and actual increase in caries (12- to 13-year-olds after 4 years) based on the mutans streptococci and lactobacilli counts in saliva (Kneist 1998) CRT bacteria – accurate diagnostic reading two in one: records...

Buffer systems contained in the saliva can neutralize acids which are harmful to teeth. How capably the buffer systems are doing their job can be revealed by determining the buffer capacity of the saliva with CRT buffer. CRT buffer - CRT buffer -consistent quality easy handling ^ individually packed test strips ^ reliable results ^ quick and easy procedure ^ results after just 5 minutes

For a partnership based on trust between dentist ... ^ targeted patient education ^ early preventive measures ^ individualized recall intervals ... and patient ^ individual care and support ^ early detection ^ long-term conservation of teeth Establish a dentist-patient relationship built to last! With regular risk control examinations in conjunction with customized treatment measures Targeted treatment Cervitec To successfully implement professional, individualized treatment, we recommend the following Professional Care products for prevention, therapy and care: the protective varnish with chlorhexidine...

... to support communication with your patients ^ flowchart ^ therapy diagram ^ treatment booklet for children ^ treatment booklet for adults ^ brochures Delivery Forms CRT® Intro Pack 3 dip slides CRT bacteria 3 test strips CRT buffer Accessories CRT® bacteria Refill 6 dip slides CRT bacteria Accessories CRT® buffer Refill 6 test strips CRT buffer Accessories Cultura Incubator 1 mini incubator 1 multirack sample Holder Literature: M. H. Andersson, D. J. Bales, K.-A. Omnell: Modern management of dental caries; J. Am. Dent. Assoc. 124, 1993, 37-44 S. R. Brailsford, R. W. Byrne, D. Beighton: Evaluation...