This document discusses the limitations of caries detection dye (CDD) for diagnosing dental caries. It provides an example of a case where CDD provided an inconclusive result for a caries developing within the depths of a fissure, between nearly closed enamel walls. The document emphasizes that accurate caries diagnosis requires consistent use of magnification, an in-depth understanding of the caries process, and utilization of multiple modern diagnostic tools, as caries can develop in varied ways within the same mouth. It encourages the use of additional diagnostic methods like the DIAGNOdent when CDD results are inconclusive.

1. Caries Detection Dye ppt This series represents months of preparation. Written permission is needed for use in part or in whole. Copyright, 1999 TIADS ®

2. TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED DENTAL STUDIES 1-800-866-3054 TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED DENTAL STUDIES 1-800-866-3054 Graeme Milicich, BDS TIADS Associate Copyright, 1999

3. CDD doesn’t always work Tooth in a 25yr old unrestored mouth. Stained with CDD Inconclusive result even after “investigating” fissure with AA and re-staining Diagnodent 89

4. Who wants to place the first restoration in an unrestored mouth?

7. CDD Powerpoint Presentation For more information, contact Graeme Milicich,BDS through www.tiads.com [email_address] 1-800-866-3054 Copyright, 1999 TIADS ®