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AI and 3D modeling solution for dental offices

AI automation to transform 3D scans into high-quality occlusal rims, delivering a 70% reduction in production time.

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Project highlights

Industry: Healthcare, Dental
Client services: AI Product Development, Business Transformation
Started in 2024
Location: San Fransisco, CA, USA 
Team size: 5 members 
Duration: 9+ months 

About the client

Our client is a seasoned dental specialist that’s known for decades of experience and devotion for innovation. The founder – a leader in specialized oral rehabilitation and prosthodontics – is running a modern dental clinic that provides comprehensive services, from cosmetic to specialty.

Business challenges 

The main business challenge was achieving high precision during print-taking to design well-fitted prosthetics. Apart from this limitation, the overall clinical workflow that allowed human mistake, has posed another serious business challenge, which entailed reputational problems.

Goals set to Achievion

Our team was tasked to deliver a service with integrated AI features to design occlusal guards, which meant:
● Developing an accurate solution to automate 3D modeling
● Establishing a reliable method to create occlusal splints by using 3D scans
● Figuring an intuitive workflow that automates initial measurement, data preprocessing, and analysis
● Building the future foundation for implementing AI techniques

Solution 

We built a workflow specifically designed to transform intraoral impressions into high-quality occlusal guards. The tool can capture anatomical landmarks and refine provided information to deliver custom mouthguards and minimize manual labor.

This interim, semi-automated approach also paves the way for further AI-powered end-to-end automation.

Key features of the product in detail

Data Processing

  • Precision alignment: data standardization by using reference points
  • Geometric analysis: further refinement by calculating surface normals

Model Generation

  • Tailored construction:
    • the generation of custom occlusal splints for unique dental anatomy
    • the trimming of any excessive material for fit and comfort
  • Manual fine-tuning: shim adjustments to adjust final product and meet defined specifications

Data Export

  • Standard export for integration with advanced 3D printers
  • Custom options to support a unique clinical workflow

User-Friendly Interface

  • Intuitive navigation to minimize additional training for technicians
  • Automated measurement to eliminate manual errors and alterations

Business outcome

In the initial phase, the solution generates high-fidelity 3D models of occlusal guards, automating the workflow for designing and producing precisely fitted prosthetics.

Building on this foundation, our team will integrate AI functionality into the system to further enhance its capabilities.

Key Value:

  • Increased Efficiency: Dental professionals can produce occlusal splints with a 70% reduction in manual effort, allowing for faster turnarounds and higher throughput.
  • Scalable Operations: With the automated system in place, professionals can serve a greater number of patients without needing to extend work hours.

The addition of AI will unlock even greater business benefits, further improving accuracy, customization, and operational efficiency.

 

Timeline 

1.5 Months
Design Phase
  • Developed project architecture and infrastructure
  • Created platform UI/UX design
  • Documented requirements
4 Months
MVP Development

Developed initial version of the software

3 Months
AI Automation Phase

Designed AI-powered automation to speed up rims model generation

6+ Months
Ongoing Maintenance and Support

Continue provide support and develop new features for the client

Team

Product Manager 
Solutions Architect 
Data Scientist
Software Developer 
QA Engineer

Tech Stack

Backend:

Python
PostgreSQL

Frontend

SideFX Houdini

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