A new era in dentistry: Robots performing pain-free procedures

The development of technology and artificial intelligence is surpassing human understanding. Operations performed by robots may soon become part of our everyday reality. For instance, one recently conducted a dental procedure autonomously and accomplished it much faster than a human could.

We are living in an era where we can observe the development of technology firsthand. Practically every day, we learn about machines controlled by artificial intelligence that assist people in their everyday work. Robots are eagerly being adopted in medicine due to their precision and the fact that they often see much more than human eyes. This is why hospitals and clinics are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence and machinery.

The history of dentistry is unfolding before our eyes. The Boston-based company Perceptive has created a dental robot that has already completed its first procedure on a human patient. Doctors assert that this machine could be revolutionary. The artificial intelligence handled the task exceptionally well—working quickly, precisely, and, perhaps most importantly, painlessly.

Many people do not like going to the dentist. These visits are often associated with discomfort, an unpleasant atmosphere, and, worst of all, unimaginable pain. This common anxiety may soon come to an end, thanks to the dental robot created by Perceptive. The machine completes procedures much faster and painlessly than a human. Its first encounter with a human was successful.

Dr. Chris Ciriello, CEO and founder of Perceptive, expressed enthusiasm about the achievement of the world's first fully automated dental procedure performed by a robot. He emphasized that this medical breakthrough enhances the precision and efficiency of dental treatments, broadens access to higher-quality dental care, and ultimately improves patient comfort and clinical results, during a media interview.

The employees of Perceptive believe that the dental robot will forever change dentistry. They expect every patient using its services to be satisfied, forgetting about discomfort and pain. Visits to the dentist will finally start to be associated with positive experiences. However, as we read on geekweek.interia.pl, the Perceptive robot has not yet been approved by the American Food and Drug Administration, indicating that the widespread use of robotic dental procedures is still on the horizon.