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Why does the detection handpiece only work on Molars & Pre-Molars?

April 26, 2017detection handpiece molars

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Why does the detection handpiece only work on Molars & Pre-Molars?

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The detection handpiece detects changes in the enamel structure and must have intact enamel to penetrate. Facial and incisal enamel is not thick enough, resulting in potentially false readings coming from the dentin OR from penetrating completely through the facial/incisal section and out the back side.