Pedodontics

1. DIAGNOdent

• Purpose: Laser fluorescence device used to detect early carious lesions, especially in pits and fissures.

• Scoring Range: 0–99

  • 0–10: Healthy tooth structure

  • 11–20: Initial enamel demineralization

  • 21–30: Enamel caries

  • 31–99: Dentin caries

• Wavelength: 650 nm (infrared diode laser)

• Advantages:

  • Non-invasive

  • High sensitivity for early caries

  • Useful in monitoring lesion progression

2. Radiographic Series

• 8-Film Series typically includes:

  • 2 bitewing radiographs (detect interproximal caries)

  • 2 occlusal radiographs (evaluate anterior teeth and jaw development)

  • 4 periapical radiographs (assess root and surrounding bone)

• Purpose: Comprehensive view of dental and skeletal development, pathology, and trauma.