USER MANUAL
MICROLUX TRANSILLUMINATION TECHNIQUE GUIDE
For best results, all transillumination procedures should be performed with the room lights
dimmed or turned off.
CARIES, CRACKS, CALCULUS
Anterior Caries: Anterior caries can be visualized by placing the probe on the labio-cervical
region of the tooth and examine from the lingual. Shown above: 3mm P/N 630003, 2mm
P/N 600045, Pedo P/N 110066.
Posterior Caries: To visualize posterior proximal decay, place the probe on the cervical area
of the tooth. Caries appear as a dark shadow on the occlusal surface. Shown above: 3mm
P/N 630003, 2mm P/N 600045, Pedo P/N 110066.
ROOT CANAL ORIFICE
Root Canal Orifice: To help locate root canal orifice, place the light source on the buccal or
lingual cervical region of the tooth. Shown above: 3mm P/N 630003, 2mm P/N 600045,
Pedo P/N 110066.
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