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In a groundbreaking achievement for dentistry, Boston-based Perceptive has unveiled an AI-controlled robot that successfully completed its first dental procedure on a human patient, operating eight times faster than a traditional dentist, New Atlas reported yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Utilizing a hand-held 3D volumetric scanner with optical coherence tomography (OCT), the robot creates high-resolution models of the mouth without harmful X-ray radiation, accurately detecting cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The robot’s initial task involved preparing a tooth for a crown, a procedure typically taking two hours, which it accomplished in just 15 minutes. Dr. Chris Ciriello, CEO of Perceptive, emphasized that this innovation enhances precision and efficiency, improving patient experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remarkably, the company claims the machine can take care of business safely “even in the most movement-heavy conditions,” and that dry run testing on moving humans has all been successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the robot is not yet FDA-approved, its potential to streamline dental care and reduce costs could revolutionize the field. Perceptive aims to expand the robot’s capabilities and range of treatments in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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