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Caries Detector Dye (CDD)

A key term of biomimetic restorative dentistry, clearly defined. Part of The Hybrid Layer's free reference glossary.

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Summary

Caries Detector Dye (CDD) stains denatured collagen and therefore allows an objective method of achieving Caries Removal Endpoints (CRE).

  • Consists of 1% Acid Red solution in a propylene glycol solvent
  • Stains the loosened collagen fibres of outer carious dentin red, and inner carious dentin pink
  • Allows creation of a Peripheral Seal Zone (PSZ) and Caries Removal Endpoints (CRE) which therefore helps to preserve pulp vitality
  • Demonstrates the Hierarchy of Bondability (HOB)
Bottle of Caries Detector Dye by Kuraray Noritake
Fig 1. Caries Detector Dye – Kuraray Noritake, Japan.

Learn More…

To learn more about Caries Detector Dye, visit the link below. Here you will learn about the method of action; clinical examples; how to use CDD; and the relevance of CDD in relation to the PSZ and CRE concepts.

Lesson 1 – Diagnosis and Treatment of Caries
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See CDD in practice

Three lectures that show Caries Detector Dye in use: the Six Lessons framework it supports, dye and biobase creation step by step, and a microscope-level view of these decisions.

The Six Lessons Approach to Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry — Dr Davey Alleman & Dr David Alleman How to Use Caries Detector Dye and Create a Biobase — Dr Nowais Awan Biomimetic Dentistry: An Endodontist’s View Through the Microscope — Dr Henrique Tineo

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