The artificial intelligence-controlled fully automatic robot dentist developed by Boston company Perceptive has achieved the world's first fully automatic robot dental surgery! This breakthrough technology not only increases the speed of surgery to eight times that of human doctors, but also significantly improves medical efficiency and patient experience. The robot dentist uses harmless OCT technology to conduct 3D scans, accurately detect tooth decay, and can accurately plan and execute surgical procedures. For example, it only takes 15 minutes to complete a crown preparation surgery that previously took two hours.
Recently, a Boston company, Perceptive, created a historic moment: their artificial intelligence-controlled, fully automated robot dentist performed an entire dental procedure on a human patient for the first time . This technology not only allows surgeries to be performed eight times faster than human doctors, but also allows patients to experience more efficient medical services.
This robot dentist uses a handheld 3D volume scanner and uses optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology to build a high-resolution three-dimensional model of the oral cavity. This scanning method eliminates harmful X-ray radiation and can accurately detect 90% of tooth decay. Before surgery begins, the patient and human doctor discuss treatment options, and once a decision is made, the robot dentist takes over. It enables surgical procedures to be planned and implemented quickly.
The robot's first area of expertise is preparation for dental crowns. Perceptive said this is typically a two-hour procedure that usually takes place in two sessions, but the robot was able to complete it in about 15 minutes. It's a bit unnerving to imagine watching this robot busy in your mouth, but its precision and efficiency may make for a better experience.
The company also says the robot can operate safely while moving around the patient's mouth, and can even complete tests while the patient is moving. “We are delighted to have successfully completed the world’s first fully automated robotic dental surgery,” said Chris Ciriello, CEO of Perceptive. “This medical breakthrough improves the precision and efficiency of dental surgery and enables More patients provide a better dental care experience.”
While many people may be uneasy about having a robot operate in their mouth, it may not be any more daunting than having a human do it. After all, modern medical technology is already developing continuously, and robotic surgery has made great progress in many fields. Now, imagine if you could get your dental treatment done in just 15 minutes, wouldn’t it be much better than the previous two hours?
Of course, while the technology looks promising, the robot has not yet been approved by the FDA, and Perceptive has not set a specific timetable for its rollout, and it could be several years before it becomes available to the public.
Highlights:
?A robotic dentist has successfully performed a fully automated dental procedure on a human patient for the first time, eight times faster than a human.
The system utilizes OCT technology, which requires no X-ray radiation and can detect tooth decay with high accuracy.
⏱️ It only takes 15 minutes for the robot to complete the crown preparation surgery, improving patient experience and reducing consultation time.
Although this technology has not yet been approved by the FDA, its application in the field of dental surgery has broad prospects. In the future, it is expected to completely change the dental diagnosis and treatment experience and provide more patients with efficient and precise medical services. Let us wait and see and look forward to this technology benefiting the public as soon as possible.