Fluorescent substance used as a stain or label for biologic specimens. In implant dentistry, it is used in research to evaluate the kinetics of osteogenesis and osseointegration on implant surfaces.
Dyes capable of emitting fluorescence when stimulated by ultra-violet light.
A coloring agent that adds a fluorescent glow to an object, e.g., in the staining of microscopic specimens for analysis. A common use of fluorescent stains is to identify acid-fast bacteria, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.