Detecting Caries at the Restoration Margins: Clinical Challenge, Technological Solution – The Canary System (original) (raw)

The Canary System introduces a novel approach for detecting caries at restoration margins, addressing limitations of traditional methods like bitewing radiographs and fluorescence-based devices. It utilizes Photothermal Radiometry-Luminescence (PTR-LUM) technology to assess subsurface caries, leading to the creation of a 'Canary Number' that quantitatively indicates the health of dental structures. This paper discusses the mechanisms, clinical applications, and implications of using the Canary System in dental practice.