Perceptive's OCT imaging system uses infrared light to render detailed images that are three times more accurate than x-rays, according to Perceptive. Images courtesy of Perceptive.
Intraoral scanner and dental robotics firm Perceptive successfully completed a feasibility study of its optical coherence tomography (OCT) intraoral scanner in collaboration with PDS Health.
The OCT imaging system uses infrared light -- not x-rays -- to render images that, according to Perceptive, are three times more accurate than x-rays for detecting caries, as well as cracks and demineralization, without the risks of radiation.
In patients presenting with tooth sensitivity, Perceptive's OCT system identified causes that x-rays and visual exams could not detect. Some of the hidden causes included voids and cracks extending into the dentin, the company said.
A 3D image of a tooth.
The new imaging modality is designed for improved ease of use and accuracy to help clinicians detect dental issues while also improving treatment acceptance by providing patients with 3D images to help them better understand their dental condition and need for treatment, Perceptive added.
The study was conducted at PDS Health, a dental and medical support organization with more than 1,000 offices across the U.S. The company is currently integrating artificial intelligence into its system, according to Perceptive.
