Quantum Dental Technologies Canary caries detection system is now available for sale in the U.S. after gaining 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Canary system is a low-powered laser-based device that uses photothermal radiometry and modulated luminescence to directly examine the crystal structure of teeth. According to the company, the system can detect, map, and monitor carious lesions on any tooth surface, including interproximal lesions.
The Canary is designed to detect tooth decay along the margins of restorations, including amalgam and composite resins, beneath fissure sealants, and around orthodontic brackets, and can detect lesions earlier than x-rays up to 5 mm beneath the tooth surface.
The Canary gained Canadian and European Union regulatory clearances in 2011.
