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Caries Risk Test Make the invisible visible. 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...

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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:...

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For a partnership based on trust between dentist … targeted patient education early preventive measures individualized recall intervals 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 To successfully implement professional, individualized treatment, we recommend the following Professional Care products for prevention, therapy and care: the protective varnish with chlorhexidine for germ...

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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 … to support communication with your patients flowchart therapy diagram treatment booklet for children treatment booklet for adults brochures 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 of new dip-slide test for the quantification of mutans streptococci from saliva; Bericht 1998 D. Bratthall:...

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