CHICAGO--Sunstar Butler, a leader in providing advanced oral care products for both professionals and consumers worldwide, has announced the newest addition to its disclosant product line.
GUM Plak-Check is a virtually "invisible" stain-free plaque disclosing system that is ideal for both children and adults.
"The new Plak-Check has better a patient acceptance rate than the red dye disclosants on the market," remarked Richard Gross, senior marketing manager, Sunstar Butler.
"Since the plaque only glows when the fluorescein is applied and the special blue light illuminates the mouth, it's appealing to adult patients who do not want to deal with embarrassing stains that remain after leaving their dentist's office. For kids, glowing yellow teeth has a certain 'coolness' to it."
Plak-Check highlights harmful bacterial plaque on tooth surfaces, displaying areas where additional brushing and flossing are needed. Plak-Check is available as a kit that includes individual dose units of sodium fluorescein liquid and a convenient battery-powered hand-held unit with a small mirror and blue light.
Unlike other contrasting color disclosant products, a simple application of the fluorescein liquid presents a "glowing" effect on areas overlooked in daily oral care routines.
The use of a plaque disclosant enables the patient to determine the effectiveness of their oral care routine for controlling cavity-causing plaque, by revealing how much of it is on the teeth and where it is located.
When used at the beginning of the oral hygiene check-up, it provides the patient and clinician with a baseline from which to evaluate the success of future plaque control efforts. When used after brushing and flossing, it allows patients to see the effectiveness their oral hygiene program.
A retail version of Plak-Check is also available so the patient can continue this oral hygiene routine at home.
For more information on Plak-Check or additional GUM brand products, contact your local Sunstar Butler sales representative at (800) 528-8537 or visit www.SunstarButler.com.
