What are the top-rated dental plaque detectors in terms of performance?
This page compares 3 dental plaque detectors in terms of performances with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Dentmate Technology FINDEX Plaque Disclosing Aid, Dentmate Technology LUMINDEX 3 PLAQUE, GC Tri Plaque ID Gel, item 004273. Prices range from £48 to £92. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Dentmate Technology FINDEX Plaque Disclosing Aid
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£73.95 ≈ | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
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The FINDEX Plaque Disclosing Aid uses violet light and a special filter to make dental plaque fluoresce red without chemical dyes, rinses, or tablets. It suits dental professionals, families, and children who need a quick visual aid for improving brushing, and includes a rechargeable battery, wireless charging stand, and mini-USB cord. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking a high-performing plaque detector because its super-high-luminosity violet LED reveals plaque as red fluorescence in about one second and operates without chemical disclosing agents.
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Dentmate Technology LUMINDEX 3 PLAQUE
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£92.41 ≈ | — | — | — | 59 g including batteries | L135 x Ø16 mm | — |
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The LUMINDEX 3 PLAQUE is a battery-powered dental examination penlight using a 405 nm violet LED with 80-250 mW radiation output to help reveal plaque, caries bacteria, and restoration materials. Its one-button operation and lightweight 59 g design suit dental professionals who need quick visual checks during examinations and treatment. ★ Ideal forIt suits performance-focused dental professionals because its 405 nm violet LED, 80-250 mW radiation output, and immediate fluorescence feedback are designed to make plaque and caries bacteria easier to identify.
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GC Tri Plaque ID Gel, item 004273
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£48.19 ≈ | — | — | — | 40g | — | — |
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A three-tone plaque-disclosing gel that identifies newly formed, mature, and acid-producing plaque by color. The 40g tube provides approximately 130 applications and is suited to dental professionals who want a quick patient-education and plaque-risk assessment tool. ★ Ideal forIt suits performance-focused plaque detection because its three-color system distinguishes recent plaque, plaque older than 48 hours, and strongly acid-producing biofilm within minutes.
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