Optical Probe Measures Dental Plaque Acidity
A team at the University of Washington have developed an optical probe that can detect the acidity of dental plaque. The acidity created by bacteria within plaque causes cavities, and knowing which areas of the teeth are particularly acidic could hel...
Source: Medgadget - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Dentistry Diagnostics Source Type: blogs
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