Perceptive announced today the completion of the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on a human using its advanced robotic dentistry system.
The Perceptive dental robotics system integrates AI-driven 3D imaging software with a robotic arm designed to perform dental procedures, starting with restorative dentistry. The proprietary system aims to complete tasks such as crown placements in just 15 minutes.
Perceptive’s AI robotics system uses 3D volumetric data for diagnostics and treatment planning. The procedure begins with an optical coherence technology (OCT) scan of the patient’s tooth and mouth using Perceptive's handheld intraoral scanner. The scanner captures 3D images beneath the gum line, through fluids and under the tooth surface. Patients can visualize their dental conditions through these detailed images.
The system then uses Perceptive’s AI algorithms to analyze the 3D data and plan the procedure. By automating these procedures, Perceptive enables dentists to diagnose and treat more patients with quality care in less time.
Perceptive has raised $30 million in funding to date, with leading investors including PDS Health, Dr. Ed Zuckerberg, Innospark Ventures, KdT Ventures, Primavera Capital, Plaisance Capital, Y Combinator, and others.
