MEGAPLANT DENTAL CLINIC
Q-ray Diagnosis
Q-RAY FLUORESCENCE CHECK
Q-ray Diagnosis explained
Blue light is shone on the teeth to show, in colour, early decay, plaque and tartar that are hard to see with the eye.
- An exam with lightIt uses 405nm blue light, so no radiation is involved.
- See it on screen togetherWe look at the images together on the screen in the treatment room.
- Compare over timeThe same area can be scanned again at the next check-up to compare changes.
At MEGAPLANT Seodaemun we use the AIOBIO Qscan device.
HOW TO READ
How to read the colours on screen
Healthy teeth and problem areas show up in different colours.
Green — healthy tooth. It glows green under blue light.
Red — plaque or tartar with many bacteria, or active decay. It shows where the toothbrush is not reaching.
Dark areas — places where weakened enamel suggests early decay (demineralisation).
COMPARE
How it differs from a visual exam and X-ray
| Visual exam | X-ray | Q-ray | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiation | None | A small dose is used | None (blue light) |
| Good at showing | Visible decay and discolouration | Inner structures: between teeth, roots, jawbone | Early surface decay, plaque, tartar |
| Limits | Early changes are easily missed | Early surface changes are hard to see | Cannot show deep decay or bone |
※ Q-ray does not replace X-rays. We read it together with a visual exam and X-rays to reach a diagnosis.
WHEN IT HELPS
When it helps
Before deciding on treatment, you can see the evidence for yourself.
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Brushing check
Looking at the red areas, we point out the spots you tend to miss.
Brushing coaching03
Children and pregnancy
No radiation is used, so the exam is easy to take.
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Checking restoration margins
We look for plaque or decay at the edges of crowns and inlays.
ProsthodonticsPROCESS
Exam steps
You rinse to clear away food left in the mouth.
The teeth are photographed under blue light. It is painless.
We look at the images together on the screen.
We combine it with a visual exam and X-rays where needed.
We explain whether care at home is enough or treatment is needed, stage by stage.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before the exam
Good to know
- The exam simply shines light and takes images, so it does not hurt.
- We do not diagnose from this result alone; we read it together with other exams.
- Deep decay and jawbone condition are checked separately with X-rays.
Q-ray Diagnosis Consultation
We look at your teeth together on screen and explain the care or treatment you need.
Request a Consultation 02-6423-2875FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- 큐레이는 파란빛을 비춰 치아 표면의 초기 충치와 치태·치석을 색으로 보여 주는 검사로, 방사선을 쓰지 않습니다. X-ray는 치아 사이나 뿌리, 잇몸뼈처럼 속 구조를 보는 데 쓰입니다.
- 큐레이는 표면의 초기 변화를 보는 데 강점이 있습니다. 치아 속 깊은 충치나 뼈 상태는 X-ray로 확인해야 해서, 눈 검진·X-ray와 함께 보고 판단합니다.
- 방사선을 쓰지 않는 검사라 아이와 임산부도 부담 없이 받을 수 있습니다.
- 빛을 비추고 촬영하는 방식이라 통증은 없습니다.
- 촬영한 영상을 진료실 화면에서 함께 보며 설명드립니다. 다음 검진 때 같은 부위를 다시 찍어 변화를 비교할 수도 있습니다.