AI robot dentist completes procedure eight times quicker than human
- An AI-powered robot has completed an autonomous dental procedure for the first time
- The robot was able to carry out the procedure in just 15 minutes compared to the two hours a human would take
- The company behind the robot believes this could transform dentistry
Published on Aug 07, 2024 at 9:48 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Aug 07, 2024 at 11:26 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
An AI-powered robot has performed a fully autonomous dental procedure on a human for the first time – managing the task in just 15 minutes, compared to the two hours it would take a human.
Dental robotics company Perceptive says it tested the device on a human patient in Colombia, and it went off without a hitch.
The company is now excited that the ‘medical breakthrough’ could have a big impact on the dental industry.
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The robot dentist is powered by AI-driven software
AI is becoming more and more prevalent – and useful – in everyday life.
We’ve already seen the launch of Tesla’s AI Optimus robots, which have been set to work performing ‘useful tasks’ at the tech giant’s factory, as well as Google’s AI-powered Aloha that can teach itself how to cook and clean.
Earlier this year, history was made when a surgeon carried out an operation while using Apple Vision Pro.
So it should come as little surprise that it’s now branching out into the dental industry.
The dental robotic system from Perceptive combines AI-driven 3D imaging software with a robotic arm designed to perform dental procedures and can carry them out with ‘unparalleled speed and precision’.
According to Perceptive, the robot is able to perform crown replacements in just 15 minutes – a huge reduction in the time it would take a human, which involves two dental office visits of around an hour each.
The company is hoping to bring ‘fully automated’ dental healthcare
“We’re excited to successfully complete the world’s first fully automated robotic dental procedure,” said Dr. Chris Ciriello, CEO and Founder of Perceptive, in a statement.
“This medical breakthrough enhances precision and efficiency of dental procedures, and democratizes access to better dental care, for improved patient experience and clinical outcomes.
“We look forward to advancing our system and pioneering scalable, fully automated dental healthcare solutions for patients.”
As yet, the ground-breaking tech isn’t on offer in the USA and would require clearance from the American regulator, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before going ahead.
However, Perceptive says its system has been ‘rigorously tested to ensure that dentists can perform treatments safely, even in conditions where patient movement is prevalent’ and believes it has the power to transform dentistry.
Now, the real question is would you trust an robot with your pearly whites?
Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Across her career she's covered a wide variety of topics, including celebrity, cryptocurrency, politics, true crime and just about everything in between.
