TTI, Inc

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The overall mission of TTI is the development of new innovative technologies for the detection and prevention of dental caries and other preventable dental maladies and the commercialization of these technologies for use in both humans and companion animals. There are presently three active divisions of TTI, and each has specific goals and responsibilities as well as staff members. These divisions are Daraza (FluoreCam early caries detection instrument), Tartar Shield Pet Products, and Dental Product Testing. FluoreCam: Early Caries Detection Instrument It is well known that the pre-cavitation portion of the caries process involves daily periods of enamel demineralization over a prolonged period on time ranging from 2 to 5 years. It has also been recognized by dental practitioners and scientifically demonstrated that it is possible to reverse the caries process through measures that induce and facilitate remineralization of the enamel. It follows that the detection of the caries process during these early periods of excessive demineralization but well in advance of cavitation provides the opportunity for the implementation of professional intervention measures to reverse and control the process rather than revert to restorative procedures after the lesion has developed into the advanced cavitation phase. The results of a number of laboratory and clinical investigations have clearly demonstrated that the use of light fluorescence is the most accurate means available for early caries detection. Changes in the optical properties of enamel that occur during demineralization permit one to detect the presence of demineralization and to quantitatively monitor changes in the amount of mineral loss that may occur over a period of time between normal dental visits. As a result, a major mission of TTI has been the development of a practical instrument that has the capability of detecting very early enamel demineralization (mineral loss) and monitoring the remineralization of the lesion. With financial support from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research for Small Business Innovative Research grants and from Indiana's 21st Century Research & Technology Fund, this research program has made remarkable progress. In 2010, TTI unveiled its Daraza Dental Products brand, with the FluoreCam system as its flagship product. More information about the FluoreCam system is available at: www.FluoreCam.com . Tartar Shield Pet Products While a faculty member at the Indiana University School of Dentistry, Dr. Stookey developed several systems for preventing dental calculus in companion animals. During the past two years, we have licensed some of these patented developments and developed marketable products utilizing these additives. Under the direction of Lisa Hoover, we have also developed additional systems for the prevention of dental problems in dogs and cats and incorporated these systems into innovative and unique products. Clinical studies have been conducted to document the dental health benefits of the products.

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