In a major breakthrough, Boston-based company Perceptive successfully conducted the world's first fully automated dental treatment using an AI-powered robotic system. This milestone treatment, performed in Barranquilla, Colombia, involved a crown restoration procedure completed in just 15 minutes, compared to the typical two-hour process.
The robot integrates 3D imaging and artificial intelligence to create a precise model of the patient’s oral cavity. This system can autonomously perform all steps of the treatment without human intervention, ensuring higher precision and efficiency.
This innovation brings multiple advantages, including reduced treatment time, enhanced accuracy, and increased accessibility to dental care, particularly for underserved areas. It also minimizes human error, ensuring better outcomes for patients.
The Perceptive system is currently undergoing further clinical trials and regulatory reviews to obtain necessary approvals. Once fully developed, it is expected to transform dentistry globally by automating routine procedures.
This groundbreaking technology is a glimpse into the future of dentistry, where robots and AI could work alongside dentists to deliver faster, more precise, and affordable dental care for all.