The world’s first AI robot completed a complete dental procedure on a Boston man
A Boston-based startup has successfully performed the first fully automated dental procedure using AI-guided robotic technology, marking a significant milestone in dental care.
A startup company in Boston, US has created history by performing the first fully automated dental procedure on a human using robotic technology.
The dental robot manufactured by Boston-based company Perceptive has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is guided by AI (artificial intelligence) with 3D imaging software and operates a robotic arm to perform dental tasks.
The system can perform dental restoration work, such as crown replacement, in just 15 minutes, which would normally require two office visits. It can also accurately detect potential tooth and gum problems.
“This medical advancement increases the precision and efficiency of dental procedures, making high-quality dental care more accessible and improving the patient experience and clinical outcomes,” said Chris Ciriello, MD, Founder and CEO of Perceptive.
Perceptive’s robot uses 3D volumetric data to diagnose and plan treatment. It performs an optical coherence technology (OCT) scan of the patient’s mouth with a handheld intraoral scanner.
The scanner takes detailed 3D images, including pictures beneath the gums, giving a comprehensive picture of oral health.
Patients can understand their treatment needs by viewing these images.
Furthermore, AI algorithms analyze this data to plan treatments, enabling a robotic arm equipped with dental instruments to perform procedures automatically.
According to Perceptive, its robotic system allows dentists to diagnose and treat more patients with higher-quality care in less time, reducing manual labor and minimizing human error.
Perceptive has raised $30 million from investors, including Y Combinator, PDS Health, and Ed Zuckerberg (a renowned dentist and the father of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg).
Seychelles-based dental surgeon Dr Bibhakar Ranjan tells IndiaToday.in how AI robot dentists will become an integral part of dentistry.
Dr. Ranjan said, “I believe AI dental robots might seem hard for patients or even dentists to accept right now, but I am sure with time it will become an integral part of dental operations.”
He said that some dental robotic machines have been used in recent times, but robot dentists with AI technology will be more successful. He said that this can also reduce the workload to a great extent.
