CariVu™ Transillumination Technology
CariVu™ is a compact portable caries detection device that uses patented transillumination technology to support the identification of decay and cracks. CariVu™ has filled the gap for children, pregnant women,and others who may not be able to have traditional X-rays taken. For those patients who are X-ray averse, CariVu™ is an alternative diagnostic method. By hugging the tooth and bathing it in safe, near-infrared light, the CariVu™ transillumination technology makes the enamel appear transparent while porous lesions trap and absorb the light. This allows the clinician to see through the tooth, exposing any carious lesions. Since transillumination can show lesions in the beginning stages, using CariVu™ during routine prophylaxis can aid the dental practitioner in identifying questionable areas early on and decide on a course of preventive care.