Perceptive, a Boston-based medical technology startup developing advanced technologies to simplify the work of dentists, has conducted its first-ever robotic dental surgery on humans.
According to a report, the company accomplished the task using a suite of automated dental technology, including 3D scans, AI data analytics, robotic arms, and the required tools.
Dr Chris Ciriello, CEO and founder of Perceptive, said that the medical breakthrough enhances the efficiency and precision of dental procedures, a move that could help democratize access to high-quality care for improved clinical outcomes.
The robotic dental procedure, which was described by the company as “tooth cutting” was done in in Barranquilla, Colomba.
Robotic Dental Surgery — How it Works
For a successful dental procedure, the robotic system uses 3D scans to capture a detailed 3D image of the patient’s dental formula, including the gum line, allowing the patient to visualize their dental condition. The data collected from 3D scans is then analyzed using AI to help robotic arms complete the final procedure.
Using robotic dental surgery, the company says it can replace crowns within 15 minutes, a procedure that usually takes about two hours when done with human dentists.
Even though robotic surgery is already being used in other areas of medicine, its application in dentistry is quite new since no company has received regulatory approvals to deploy such technology in dental clinics. But that could change in the coming years.
As robotic surgery advances, Perceptive aims to be a key player in the promising market. Recently, the company raised $30 million from leading investors to revolutionize dentistry with advanced technology solutions and extend high-quality dental care services to the masses.
However, the company must overcome multiple regulatory hurdles to get the technology approved for use in medical facilities.