Ortek ECD Recommended by Key Opinion Leaders
Ortek ECD Recommended by Key Opinion Leaders
Only $449
(Regularly $650)
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Revolutionizing Occlusal Caries Detection
Are you frustrated by the limitations of traditional methods for detecting early occlusal caries? Radiographs often fail to catch early lesions, visual inspections can be subjective, and using an explorer risks damaging enamel integrity.
Meet the ECD – Your New Game-Changer in Occlusal Caries Detection
Developed and rigorously tested at a leading US Dental School, the ECD harnesses revolutionary Electronic Conductance Technology to precisely detect occlusal caries with unparalleled accuracy.
• Fast: Immediate quantitative results with no guesswork.
• 100% Sensitivity: Diagnose lesions with confidence.
• Very Affordable: Enhance your practice and see ROI in just days.
Your colleagues agree that the Ortek-ECD is a breakthrough in early caries detection.
ROI in days
"After just a few patients we achieved a terrific ROI with the Ortek-ECD. Even the most financially conscious practice owners will have a hard time not investing in such a useful tool." - Neville Hatfield, DMD
Why the Ortek-ECD?
Until now, accurately diagnosing early occlusal caries has been a significant challenge. But with the FDA cleared Ortek-ECD, you have a reliable solution at your fingertips.
Cutting-Edge Technology - 100% Sensitivity, 93% Specificity
The Ortek-ECD boasts breakthrough Electronic Conductance Technology, developed and tested at a US Dental School. This technology takes the guesswork out of diagnosing occlusal lesions, ensuring you get accurate results every time.
Immediate Results
The Ortek-ECD immediately and accurately detects the status of occlusal lesions, including:
• Whether they have breached the dentin-enamel junction.
• If they have advanced into the dentin.
• Whether they are confined to the enamel.
• If they are merely affected by stain
Quantitative Digital Caries Score
The Ortek-ECD doesn't stop at detection; it provides a quantitative digital caries score ranging from 0 to 100, indicating the extent of decay into the dentin. No more guesswork; you'll have precise information to guide your treatment decisions
How Ortek-ECD Technology Works
Revolutionary Caries Detection
The Ortek-ECD utilizes innovative electronic conductance technology that sets it apart from other systems. It's fast, user-friendly, portable, and requires minimal training, making it an indispensable tool for dental professionals.
The Process Simplified
Prepare the Surface: Begin by thoroughly cleaning and drying the occlusal surface of the tooth under examination.
Place the Conductive Tip:
The Ortek-ECD features a novel single patient use conductive tip. Position it at the bottom of a pit or fissure on the tooth's surface.
Hydrostatic Magic:
Here's where the magic happens. If the demineralization has breached the dentin-enamel junction, hydrostatic pressure within dentinal tubules allows tiny amounts of conductive dentinal fluid to enter the breached enamel site. This sets the stage for the Ortek-ECD® to complete an electrical circuit.
Detecting Caries Activity:
As caries continue to develop, they cause further loss of minerals from the enamel. This results in increased porous size and enamel porosity. The Ortek-ECD® is on the lookout for dentinal fluid, and the more it detects, the higher the caries score.
Instant Results and Precision:
With a reassuring audible beep, the Ortek-ECD instantly displays a quantitative digital caries score ranging from 00 to 100. This score depends on the extent of decay into the dentin, if any. Intact tooth enamel is a good insulator and is electrically nonconductive. When the enamel at the bottom of a pit or fissure is intact, the circuit path is opened, and no current can flow, indicating a non-cavitated lesion or just a stained enamel surface.
After cleaning and drying the occlusal surface, gently place the conductive tip at the bottom of a pit or fissure.
The ECD instantly displays a quantitative caries score from 01-100. A zero score indicates a non cavitated lesion or a sound enamel site.
Benefits of Ortek-ECD
Early Intervention: Preserve more tooth structure by catching caries at their earliest stages.
Accurate: Trust in precise results that guide your treatment decisions with confidence.
Fast and Easy to Use: The Ortek-ECD is permanently calibrated for your convenience.
Stain-Resistant: Say goodbye to false positives caused by staining.
Radiation-Free: Unlike traditional X-rays, the Ortek-ECD does not use ionizing radiation.
Affordable: Cutting-edge technology doesn't have to break the bank. The Ortek-ECD is extremely cost-effective.
Boost Your Revenue: The Ortek-ECD can become a new profit center for your practice, with a return on investment in just days.
Case Studies
A 22-year-old patient was complaining of tooth sensitivity when eating sweets. Clinical examination showed obvious decay in the disto-occlusal pit on the maxillary first molar (site 3). Upon further examination, the mesio-occlusal pit was suspicious (site 2), but there was no evidence of cavitation from visual and radiographic methods, making a treatment decision difficult. A second mesio-occlusal pit appeared sound (site 1).
Prior to initial preparation through the enamel layer, the ECD gave the following readings: Site 1: 00, site 2: 04, and site 3: 93. In this case, the ECD scores proved extremely reliable relative to the depth of the caries lesions and the indication of a sound enamel site. More importantly, the ECD was very effective in detecting a small cavitated occlusal lesion that may have normally gone untreated.
In this case, a 49 year old male was examined during a routine dental exam: Teeth 28 and 29 displayed discoloration possibly due to staining. BW X- rays were taken and there was no sign of cavitation. Prior to preparation, the ECD provided caries scores of 10 for tooth 28, and a reading of 11 for tooth 29.
After administration of local anesthesia, a 556 burr was used. Decay was detected, excavated and restored. Note that the decay did not spread laterally, instead it progressed deeper and deeper into the dentin. If the caries found by the ECD were not detected, it's possible further decay progression on these teeth could lead to endodontic treatment overtime.
In this case, a 38 year old female was examined during a routine dental exam: Teeth 20 and 21 displayed discoloration possibly due to staining. BW X- rays were taken and there was no sign of cavitation. Prior to preparation, the ECD provided caries scores of 0 for tooth 21, and a reading of 8 for tooth 20.
After administration of local anesthesia, decay was detected and excavated. The depth of the decay in tooth 20 was over 2mm. Tooth 21 will be monitored, as the zero score by the ECD indicated that the lesion did not extend into the dentin.
Join the Revolution
The Ortek-ECD is not just a dental tool; it's a game-changing solution that empowers dental professionals to provide more accurate diagnoses and better patient care.
What your colleagues are saying...
The ECD may be the best in class of objective diagnostic instruments for pit and fissure decay in an era of caries monitoring. My findings are that it is a very precise diagnostic instrument. This device is ideal."
John Graeber, DMD Soft Touch Laser Dentistry, NJ![]()
An easy to use and efficacious instrument that aids in patient education, and increases treatment acceptance."
Rebecca Geller, DDS Queens, NY![]()
With the ECD, clinicians can detect carious lesions with a high degree of certainty at a very early stage, enabling timely and minimally invasive treatment."
Dr. George Freedman, Technology & Innovations, Dentistry Today![]()
The ECD takes the guesswork out of treating occlusal caries. I can now implement a treatment plan with confidence."
Daniel Levitt, DDS Queens, NY![]()
"I have used the ECD on over 200 patients, and I have never had a false positive. It's an amazing device that should be incorporated into nearly every dental practice. The ECD dramatically helps my patients and it can pay for itself in no time. I was so impressed with Ortek's university based technologies that I purchased stock in the company."
- Brian Rosen DDS
"The ECD provides more bang for the buck than any comparable device and is surprisingly accurate with no second guessing about stained fissures. Use it during hygiene for one day, do the operative, and find out for yourself!"
- Daniel J Poticny DDS
"The Ortek ECD has been a boon to my practice. Patients immediately accept this wonderful addition to my diagnostic regimen. The ECD paid for itself easily within the first day or two!"
- Michael D Stern DDS FAGD
"I have used the ECD on numerous patients, and it's extremely effective in detecting small cavitated lesions that may normally go untreated. The ECD scores are very reliable relative to the depth of the caries lesions."
- Dr. Derek Zimbardi DDS
"I have found the Ortek-ECD device to be one of my most useful go-to tools for the early detection of pit and fissure caries. It is easy to use and a great complement to an intraoral camera for patient communication and discussion regarding their oral health status."
- Neville Hatfield DMD MBS
- Brian Rosen DDS
"The ECD provides more bang for the buck than any comparable device and is surprisingly accurate with no second guessing about stained fissures. Use it during hygiene for one day, do the operative, and find out for yourself!"
- Daniel J Poticny DDS
"The Ortek ECD has been a boon to my practice. Patients immediately accept this wonderful addition to my diagnostic regimen. The ECD paid for itself easily within the first day or two!"
- Michael D Stern DDS FAGD
"I have used the ECD on numerous patients, and it's extremely effective in detecting small cavitated lesions that may normally go untreated. The ECD scores are very reliable relative to the depth of the caries lesions."
- Dr. Derek Zimbardi DDS
"I have found the Ortek-ECD device to be one of my most useful go-to tools for the early detection of pit and fissure caries. It is easy to use and a great complement to an intraoral camera for patient communication and discussion regarding their oral health status."
- Neville Hatfield DMD MBS
Introducing the Ortek-ECD® - The New Standard in Occlusal Caries Detection
Introducing the Ortek-ECD® - The New Standard in Occlusal Caries Detection
Dental Economics
Ingeniously Simple ...
“I have found a device that is not only effective, but highly accurate and incredibly easy to use."
Neville T. Hatfield, DMD
Conserve Tooth Structure, Grow Your Practice
"The feedback from my patients has been amazing. They are impressed when I compare the ECD’s digital readout to the before and after intraoral images."
Dr. Brian Rosen, DDS
Dental Economics
Pearls for your Practice
Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD
The Ortek- ECD can pay for itself in just a few uses. No longer do we have to let our diagnosis of caries be a gut feeling. We can actually apply analytics.
Product Reviews: Quick Technique
"I have used the ECD on numerous patients, and it's extremely effective in detecting small cavitated lesions that may normally go untreated. The ECD scores are very reliable relative to the depth of the caries lesions." -
Derek Zimbardi, DDS
Great Neck NY
Dental Economics
I Have It - You Want It!
While clinical and radiographic examinations often reveal decay that requires treatment, there may be times when either the radiograph does not indicate anything or it’s inconclusive. This is where a great new device, the Ortek-ECD (electronic caries detection) can save the day, or rather, the tooth.
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