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Bluetooth Technology for Prevention of Dental Caries Publisher Pubmed



Kolahi J1 ; Fazilati M2
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  1. 1. Torabinejad Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Shahin Shahr, Isfahan Co 83188-65161, No. 10, Sayt 180, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Food Sciences, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Medical Hypotheses Published:2009


Abstract

Caries is caused when the pH at the tooth surface drops below 5.5. A miniaturized and autonomous pH monitoring nodes can be attached to the tooth surface, like a tooth jewel. This intelligent sensor includes three components: (a) digital micro pH meter, (b) power supply, (c) wireless communicating device. The micro pH meter facilitates long term tooth surface pH monitoring and providing real time feedback to the patients and dental experts. Power supply of this system will be microfabricated biocatalytic fuel cell (enzymatic micro-battery) using organic compounds (e.g. formate or glucose) as the fuel to generate electricity. When micro pH meter detects the pH lower than 5.5, wireless Bluetooth device sends a caution (e.g. you are at risk of dental caries) to external monitoring equipment such as mobile phone or a hands-free heads. After reception of the caution, subjects should use routine brushing and flossing procedure or use a medicated chewing gum (e.g. chlorhexidine containing chewing gum) or rinse with a mouthwash. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.