It is an excellent means of detecting dental caries and plays a major role in maintaining and preserving teeth.
It aids in the excavation of the outer decalcified and infected carious dentin layer permitting complete caries removal.
At the same time it also helps minimise the removal of re-mineralised dentin, securing the vitality of the pulp and, preserves maximum healthy tooth structure.
Caries detector stains the irreversible diseased dentin in red colour.