Description
The Sillha Oral Wellness Instrument analyzes a patient’s oral rinse sample across seven oral wellness items in about five minutes, right in the dental office. The system pairs the LH-4912 instrument with the Sillha software, turning cariogenic bacteria, acidity, and inflammatory markers into a visual report patients can understand.
- Seven Analytes, One Test – cariogenic bacteria, acidity, buffer capacity, blood, leukocyte, protein, and ammonia from a single rinse sample.
- Five-Minute Results – measurement takes approximately five minutes per sample, with no send-out delay.
- Patient-Friendly Reports – radar and bar charts display results indexed as low, moderate, or high, with customizable explanations and recommendations.
- Compact Footprint – the instrument weighs about 430 g including its rechargeable battery and reports to a PC over USB.
Saliva Analysis for Preventive Dental Care
Objective saliva data gives a dental practice something a visual exam cannot: measured bacterial activity, acidity, and inflammatory markers tied to caries and periodontal risk. The instrument measures the reactivity on the Sillha paper test strip using a dual reflectance method at three wavelengths. Results display as a radar chart with up to three results tracked over time, which supports the preventive care conversation at the chair. The manufacturer documents an expected instrument life of five years, and the software runs on standard Windows or Mac systems. For practices building a preventive program, this is the capital piece that makes saliva testing a billable, repeatable service.
Features and Benefits
Measurement
- Dual Reflectance Method – the instrument reads the test strip at 565 nm, 635 nm, and 760 nm.
- Trend Tracking – reports compare up to three results over time to track a patient’s progress.
System
- Software Included – the configuration is the instrument, the external PC Sillha software, and accessories.
- USB Operation – the instrument powers and reports over USB, with a warm-up time of at most 30 seconds.
Product Specifications
Instrument Specifications
- Model: Sillha Oral Wellness Instrument LH-4912 (105522), with Sillha software.
- Measurement Items: cariogenic bacteria, acidity, buffer capacity, blood, leukocyte, protein, ammonia.
- Sample: oral rinse sample on Sillha paper test strips. Manual dropping. One sample per measurement.
- Measurement Time: approximately 5 minutes per measurement sample.
- Dimensions and Weight: 160 mm (W) x 51 mm (H). Approximately 430 g including the rechargeable battery.
- Environment: measurement at 50 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, 30 to 60 percent relative humidity. Indoor use, up to 6,500 ft altitude.
- Expected Life: 5 years, according to company data.
- Fulfillment Note: drop ship only. A $15.00 drop-ship fee applies per line item of each order.
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Why Practices Add Saliva Testing
Patients accept treatment plans more readily when they can see measured risk instead of hearing a general warning. A five-minute, in-office result turns that evidence into a same-visit conversation. Tracked over time, the same measurement shows patients whether their home care is working.
- Objective Risk Data – bacterial activity, acidity, and inflammatory markers become measured values, not impressions.
- Same-Visit Decisions – five-minute results feed the care plan discussion while the patient is in the chair.
- Progress Patients Can See – radar charts across visits make improvement, or its absence, visible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Sillha system measure?
Seven items from an oral rinse sample: cariogenic bacteria, acidity, buffer capacity, blood, leukocyte, protein, and ammonia.
How long does a measurement take?
Approximately five minutes per measurement sample, after a warm-up of at most 30 seconds.
What does the system include?
The configuration is the instrument, the external PC Sillha software, and accessories. Test strips are the Sillha paper kits, sold separately.
What computer does the software need?
The manufacturer specifies Windows 7 or later, or Mac OS X 10.10 or later, with a USB 2.0 port. Full requirements are on the manufacturer’s specifications page.
Is there a drop-ship fee?
Yes. The distributor listing notes a $15.00 drop-ship fee per line item of each order, and the instrument is drop ship only.
