TRANSILLUMINATION
Not sure which Lumindex light fits your practice?
LUMINDEX™ DENTAL LIGHTS
See more.
Then treat with confidence.
Two pocket‑sized penlights for transillumination and caries detection, and a 9.8 g LED headlight for your loupes — the Lumindex range puts bright, uniform light exactly where you are looking.
CARIES DETECTION
405 nm violet light shows caries in red
LED HEADLIGHT
Just 9.8 g on your loupes, with a uniform 5,700 K beam
FIND YOUR LIGHT
One range, three ways to see the tooth
Lumindex 3 lights the tooth from behind to reveal cracks and caries. Lumindex 3 Plaque makes caries bacteria glow red under violet light. Lumindex 5 puts uniform daylight‑white light on your loupes for the whole session.
Transillumination
LUMINDEX 3
A super‑bright LED penlight that helps you find caries, calculus, fractures and root canal orifices, often without an extra X‑ray.
30,000 lux
High mode at 5 mm
- White LED, 6,500 K
- One button: High (30,000 lux), Low (15,000 lux), Off
- 2 × AAA batteries, auto shut‑off after 5 min
- 59 g, Ø16 × 135 mm aluminium body
- 3 mm light guide rod, dental mirror and 20 sleeves included
Caries excavation
LUMINDEX 3 Plaque
Violet light makes carious dentine glow red and healthy tooth glow green, so you can see what to remove during excavation and spot leftover composite.
405 nm
Violet LED wavelength
- High‑power violet LED, 80–250 mW output
- Viewing filter included
- One button: High, Low, Off
- 2 × AAA batteries, auto shut‑off after 5 min
- 59 g, Ø16 × 135 mm, 3 mm light guide and 20 sleeves included
Loupe headlight
LUMINDEX 5
An LED headlight under 10 g with a uniform beam, dual lens and a wireless charging stand. Mounts are available for most loupes.
9.8 g
Headlight weight
- 5,700 K uniform beam, 10 cm spot at 40 cm
- 22,000 lux at 20 cm · 14,000 lux at 25 cm
- About 10 h per charge, 3,760 mAh battery pack
- Wireless charging stand, 1.5 m detachable cable
- Composite filter, articulating arm and flip‑up mount
COMPARE
All three Lumindex models, side by side
Light, output, power and what comes in the box. On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see all models.
LUMINDEX 3
LUMINDEX 3 Plaque
LUMINDEX 5
Type
LED penlight, transilluminator
LED penlight, examination light
LED headlight
Best for
Caries, calculus, fractures, canal orifices
Caries excavation, composite residue
All‑day light on your loupes
Light
White LED, 6,500 K
Violet LED, about 405 nm
White LED, 5,700 K, uniform beam
Output
15,000 / 30,000 lux at 5 mm
80–250 mW
22,000 lux at 20 cm
14,000 lux at 25 cm
Controls
One button: High, Low, Off
One button: High, Low, Off
Built‑in controller
Power
2 × AAA alkaline
2 × AAA alkaline
3,760 mAh pack, wireless charging stand
Use time
Auto shut‑off after 5 min
Auto shut‑off after 5 min
About 10 h per charge
Weight
59 g with batteries
59 g with batteries
9.8 g headlight
167 g battery pack
In the box
3 mm light guide, dental mirror, 20 sleeves
3 mm light guide, filter, 20 sleeves
Composite filter, mounting clip, wireless charging stand
Values from the instructions for use. Light intensity tolerance ±10%. Specifications subject to change.
LUMINDEX 3 PLAQUE IN USE
See plaque and caries bacteria at a glance
Under the violet light of LUMINDEX 3 Plaque, healthy teeth glow green while plaque and caries bacteria show red.
Clinical photos of the same patient, taken under normal light and under LUMINDEX 3 Plaque violet light.
ACCESSORIES
Get more from your Lumindex 3
Swap the standard light guide for an Endo‑Lux tip to light up root canals, or fit a disposable mirror to light hard‑to‑see angles. Both fit straight onto the Lumindex 3 handpiece.
Fits Lumindex 3
Endo‑Lux
An endo tip with a fine plastic optic fibre that brings Lumindex 3 transillumination into root canals, caries, fractures and surgical sites.
1.0 / 0.5 mm
Fibre diameter
- Endo‑Lux 1.0 mm with 10 fibres · REF 2402‑0017
- Endo‑Lux extra fine 0.5 mm with 10 fibres · REF 2402‑0029
- Refill fibres, 40 per bag · REF 2402‑0018 (1.0 mm), 2402‑0030 (0.5 mm)
- Fibres are single use; the tip wipes clean with disinfectant
Fits Lumindex 3
Disposable Dental Mirror
Fits onto Lumindex 3 so the mirror itself is lit, giving a clear view of hard‑to‑see angles inside the mouth.
50
Mirrors per box
- Single use, so there is no cross‑contamination between patients
- One mirror comes with every Lumindex 3
- Refill box of 50 · REF 3400‑0002
BUILT FOR THE CHAIR
Simple to use, easy to keep clean
Constant light output
An automatic compensation circuit in both penlights keeps the output steady as the batteries run down.
Low battery warning
The penlight LED flashes every 3 seconds when it is time for new AAA batteries, and the light switches off by itself after 5 minutes.
Single‑use sleeves
Disposable sleeves cover the penlight between patients. The light guide and body wipe clean with alcohol.
Mounts for your loupes
Lumindex 5 mounts can be made for Orascoptic, MO Optics, Rose Solution, Admetec, PENTAX, HEINE and other loupes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Lumindex 3 and Lumindex 3 Plaque?
Lumindex 3 uses bright white light (6,500 K) to shine through the tooth, so cracks, caries, calculus and canal orifices stand out. Lumindex 3 Plaque uses violet light at about 405 nm: carious dentine shows red fluorescence and healthy tooth shows green, which you view through the supplied filter while excavating.
Does Lumindex 3 replace X‑rays?
No. Lumindex 3 is an auxiliary transilluminator for diagnosis by dental professionals. Its immediate feedback can often save an extra X‑ray, but it does not replace your clinical judgement. For the best view, dim the ambient light or turn off the operatory light.
What batteries do the penlights use?
Two AAA alkaline batteries. The LED indicator flashes every 3 seconds when they need replacing. If you will not use the light for 6 months or more, take the batteries out.
Which loupes does Lumindex 5 fit?
Lumindex 5 comes with a universal clip and a flip‑up mounting clip, and mounts can be made for Orascoptic, MO Optics, Rose Solution, Admetec, PENTAX, HEINE and other loupes. Tell us your loupe model when you order.
How do I clean the lights between patients?
Use a new disposable sleeve for each patient. Wipe the light guide and body with a cloth moistened with alcohol or a surface disinfectant. Do not use bleach and do not immerse the device.
What accessories are available for Lumindex 3?
Spare 3 mm and 2 mm light guide rods, the 1 mm Endo‑Lux light guide with disposable fibres, disposable sleeves (100 per box) and disposable dental mirrors (50 per box).
