Making Plaque Visible with QLF Technology

QLF technology helps dental professionals give more targeted advice and monitor oral health over time.

Making Plaque Visible with QLF Technology

Dentist Viktor Fuchs has recently started working with our new intra-oral camera equipped with QLF technology. The camera allows him to see what often remains

invisible during a regular visual inspection. Early signs of dental caries can be detected sooner, helping him decide — on the basis of objective information — whether preventive care is sufficient or whether more invasive treatment is needed.

The same technology also makes oral hygiene visible and measurable. Images of the teeth can be analysed to show and quantify dental plaque coverage. That matters, because plaque is where many oral health problems begin. If plaque is not removed properly, it can harden into tartar. Tartar builds up along the gumline and between the teeth, where it can irritate the gums, affect the enamel and eventually contribute to gum disease or tooth loss. By making plaque visible, the patient can better understand where improvement is needed, while the dental professional can give more targeted and evidence-based oral hygiene instructions.

Because the camera automatically creates a digital patient file with images and analyses available in real time, changes in oral health can be monitored objectively over time. This supports clearer communication with the patient, more consistent follow-up and better-informed clinical decisions.

Would you like to learn more or see what QLF technology can mean for your practice? Contact us to request more information or schedule an appointment. For more background on the technology, visit Inspektor Research Systems.