CALCULUS PROBE

Information

• Research Project
• 2132143

• ApplicationId

  2132143

• Core Project Number

  R43DE011068

• Full Project Number

  1R43DE011068-01

• Serial Number

  11068

• FOA Number

• Sub Project Id

• Project Start Date

  8/1/1994 - 31 years ago

• Project End Date

  8/31/1995 - 30 years ago

• Program Officer Name

• Budget Start Date

  8/1/1994 - 31 years ago

• Budget End Date

  8/31/1995 - 30 years ago

• Fiscal Year

  1994

• Support Year

  1

• Suffix

• Award Notice Date

  7/27/1994 - 31 years ago

Organizations

• PACIFIC TECHNOLOGIES

The goal of this project is to develop an optical probe for detecting calculus deposits on teeth. There is evidence that calculus engenders a distinguish able optical signal which can be read with fiber optic sensor instrumentation. The purposes of this Phase l study are to further investigate the spectral properties of calculus enabling its differentiation, and conduct clinical studies showing the feasibility of a fiber optic system to sense calculus in situ. A systematic study of the spectra of calcified dental plaque deposits will be performed. A fiber optic instrument will be built to the specifications optimal for deposit detection and characterized for specific detection capabilities. The system will be evaluated through prospective and retrospective testing with patients. The technology has considerable potential value in the practice of dentistry. It could increase the efficiency of examinations and efficacy of therapy. The reliable detection and removal of calculus is an essential part of achieving periodontal health.

IC Name

• Activity

  R43

• Administering IC

  DE

• Application Type

  1

• Direct Cost Amount

• Indirect Cost Amount

• Total Cost

• Sub Project Total Cost

• ARRA Funded

• CFDA Code

  121

• Ed Inst. Type

• Funding ICs

• Funding Mechanism

• Study Section

  SOH

• Study Section Name

  Safety and Occupational Health Study Section

• Organization Name

  PACIFIC TECHNOLOGIES

• Organization Department

• Organization DUNS

  112142463

• Organization City

  REDMOND

• Organization State

  WA

• Organization Country

  UNITED STATES

• Organization Zip Code

  98052

• Organization District

  UNITED STATES