Fluorescence Enhanced Theragnosis™ in Cariology

Fluorescence Enhanced Theragnosis™ in Cariology is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.,,Released: 7/28/2021,Expiration Date: 7/28/2024,,Overview:,Bioluminescence and biophotonics are long-established scientific disciplines which finally found acceptance and recognition in clinical dentistry.,,Causality of the caries process has been identified as a combination of hard tissue dissolution and bacterial contamination. The physical presence of some of the caries pathogenic bacteria containing endogenous fluorophores can be visualized using high energy blue light. Once excited this internal fluorophore will emit light at a different wavelength which can be visualized and support the caries diagnosis process.,,Successful bacterial elimination out of the hard tissue structure is today the major treatment approach for disease elimination. Visualization of successful bacterial decontamination favors a more conservative treatment approach securing and raising the success of minimal invasive dentistry allowing selective hard tissue removal and additional in situ disinfection.,,Educational Objectives:,Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:,• Understand the scientific background behind Fluorescence Enhanced Caries Diagnosis.,• Perform themselves Fluorescence Enhanced caries diagnosis and differentiate between active and arrested lesions.,• Valuate the choice of the diagnosis protocol for the identification and selection of process of an adequate restorative concept.,• Apply the concept of fluorescence treatment guidance and treatment goal completion (bacterial elimination and disinfection) valuation in favor of a Minimal Invasive treatment approach.,• Consider and perform local disinfection in favor of excessive hard tissue removal.