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Worldental Daily, Thursday, 30 August 2012

Thursday, 30 August 2012 Business 13www.fdiworldental.org I Sopro is presenting its latest de- velopment in the field of intraoral imaging exclusively to visitors of this year’s FDI Annual World Dental Congress. Officially available since June,theSOPROCAREdentalcamera issupposedtocompletethecompa- ny’s market-proven range of SOPRO devices that include such recog- nised products such as SOPRO 617, SOPRO717firstandSOPROLIFE. Accordingtothecompany, the new camera uses light induced autofluorescence for improved assessment of a patient’s oral health and for the ear- ly recognition of dental diseases like periodontitis. In PERIO mode, one of three modes, the device is able to highlight gingival inflammation as well as old and new dental plague. In addition,enamo-dentinalcariesfrom stage 1 (ICDAS II) can be detected (CARIO mode) as well as the stability ofmicrolesionsandtheirprogression monitored (DAYLIGHTmode). Sopro said that the new device is minimally invasive compared to con- ventional methods of diagno- sis and enhances communica- tion through the fact that re- sultsoftheclinicalassessment can immediately demonstrated to and discussed with the patient. ACTEON GROUP, FRANCE www.soprocare.com www.sopro.acteongroup.com Booth L16/M17 SOPROCARE AD I When US manufacturer Aribex introduced the first handheld dental X-ray system in 2005, the aim was to create an inherently safe X-ray device that could be held during radiograph exposure. Two models exist that are avail- abletocliniciansaroundtheworld (varies by jurisdiction). NOMAD Dental weighs 4 kg and features a pistol-grip design, with rechargeable NiCd battery. It generates sharp, clear images withdigitalsensors,conventional film, or phosphor plate systems. The next generation NOMAD Pro, available since 2008, weighs only 2.5 kg and has a rechargeable Li-poly battery in the handle. It alsofeaturesafull-colourLCDuser interface, preset exposure set- tings, and additional time-saving features in a sleek design. Each model is capable of taking hun- dreds of diagnostic-quality radi- ographs with a single charge. AccordingtoAribex,theNOMAD allows the operator to remain chairside with the patient during radiography. With the handheld X-ray system, not only can the op- erator stay in the room, they can also reassure anxious patients (including children). This makes the device a first choice for the treatment of special needs or sedated patients. It also shortens procedure time and reduces mis- takes and retakes, the company said. More than 30 independent evaluations and scientific studies have concluded the Aribex sys- tems are both effective and safe —made possible by patented shielding on the X-ray source and the leaded acrylic backscatter shield on the collimator cone, which protects the operator from reflected radiation. “The NOMAD has forever changed the way that dental radiography is performed,” said Dr Clark Turner, Aribex founder and CEO. “With over 10,000 units now currently in use, it has be- come a staple in dental operato- ries everywhere.” ARIBEX, USA www.aribex.com TWLDENTAL Booth E13 NOMAD Handheld X-ray