PERIODONTAL DISEASE TESTS
For BANA-type periodontal tests there are 2 options :
a) We can no longer supply BANA Test strips to EU /UK since the EU certification has expired and the manufacturer is not intending to renew this registration due to costs/time-consuming requirements of new registration controls.
It may still available for some countries not requiring CE /EU registration.
b) There is an alternative Bana type periodontal test ( AMA Periodontal Test ) which is fully CE marked for EU/UK and can be supplied to many countries which works in a very similar way with good results. It does not require a processor heater unit as it uses a single-use, individual, low-cost warming pack ,which is part of this registered product .
AMA PERIODONTAL TEST (BANA METHOD)
AVAILABLE FROM APPROX. 9 DECEMBER 2024
This consists of the periodontal test strips which test for the same 3 red zone bacteria as with BANA Test : B.Forsythus, T. Denticola, P. Gingivalis.
A thin sample of plaque is applied to the indicated field on the test strip.
The strip is folded closed and inserted into a single-use small palm sized warming pack for 10 minutes.
The strip is then removed and opened and if a blue colour is present this indicates the bacteria being present which cause periodontal disease.
It is a very simple to use, low-cost, reliable periodontal test for dental hospitals, research and as a screening tool for patients in dental practices. .
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The dental surgeon can then use his clinical judgement to assess whether further investigation is required in order to check and diagnose and undertake any treatment needed.
BANA TEST
The Bana test is a simple, chairside, 5 minute express test which can be used to check for the presence of 3 particular bacteria which cause halitosis.These same 3 bacteria are also implicated in periodental disease. If the test is positive this indicates that these bacteria are present . It is ideal for screening all patients in a practice and also can be used to differentiate your practice from other who do not offer this service.
The Bana test consists of a small processor unit and a bottle of 20 reagent strips.
A sample of sub-gingival plaque is taken and placed on a moistened reagent strip. If this turns blue after processing, it indicates that the bacteria are present.
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The dental surgeon can then use his clinical judgement to assess whether further investigation is required in order to check and diagnose and undertake any treatment needed.
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