Wow! AI Robotic Dental Doctors Operate Without Supervision For The First Time

AI-powered robotic dentists have successfully completed dental crown replacement procedures (photo: x @Dentistry)

JAKARTA The experience of sitting in a dentist seat is now increasingly sophisticated and may be a little scary with the presence of an AI-powered robotic dentist who has successfully completed the procedure for replacing dental crowns in humans independently for the first time.

The robot, developed by US company Perspective, successfully completed a crown replacement procedure in just 15 minutes eight times faster than that of a human specialist. This procedure is carried out without human supervision.

To carry out this procedure, the patient's mouth is mapped first using a 3D scanner before AI plans and carries out operations autonomously. This medical breakthrough improves the precision and efficiency of dental procedures, as well as democratizes access to better dental treatment for patient experience and better clinical results, said Dr. Chris Cirello, CEO and founder of Perceptive.

Technology's Advantages

The crown replacement usually requires two visits to dentists, lasting about an hour each to remove the old crown and install a replacement. However, Perspective claims its AI robot can complete this process in just 15 minutes without compromising patient accuracy or safety.

This robot is capable of drilling with an accuracy of up to 100 microns around the thickness of human hair and uses scanning technology that does not explain patients in ionizing radiation that is usually produced by traditional X-rays.

As an additional bonus, this scanning technology allows dentists to create 3D models from the patient's mouth, which facilitate diagnosis and production of replacement parts before drilling begins. It also eliminates the need for follow-up promises.

Potential Impacts And Challenges

Karim Zaklama, a dentist and member of Perspective's clinical advisory board, praised this robot. "The AI-based robotic system from Perceptive will change the world of dentistry. The patient experience will be better thanks to simplifying procedures and increasing patient comfort," Zaklama said.

Meanwhile, in the UK, where many people have difficulty accessing NHS dentist services, this significant increase in efficiency can be especially welcome. With the latest data showing nearly half of British adults are not trying to get a NHS dentist's promise by 2023, this technology has the potential to help reduce patient queues.

However, it should be noted that this robotic dentist, scanner, and AI software currently does not have FDA approval and is not yet available for sale in the US.