BANA-ZYME TEST
Bana-Zyme is a simple, 5 minute Express test which can be used to check for the presence of 3 particular bacteria which cause haliotosis.These same 3 bacteria are also implicated in periodental disease. The test does not diagnose nor measure the bacteria but gives an indication that the bacteria may be present . It is very useful and easy to carry out for any patients in a practice as a matter of course.
The Bana-Zyme consists of a small processor unit and a bottle of 20 reagent strips.
A sample scraping/swab from the base of the tooth is taken and placed on the reagent strip. If this turns blue after incubation, it indicates that the bacteria are present.
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.
Haliotosis and indeed periodental disease can be present for a long period before any visual symptoms appear or before a patient complains of a problem so this simple test can be an effective first check to help in oral hygiene.
The Bana-Zyme test was developed and piloted by Dr Walter Loesche in the USA and Hexagon is the exclusive distributor in Europe, Middle East and parts of Asia for the equipment.