Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential tool in contemporary dentistry, to the point that professionals are transforming how they diagnose, plan, and treat their patients. Thanks to highly advanced algorithms, we can now detect cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis, and bone lesions with a precision that was previously unattainable.

How? Using digital X-rays and 3D scanners.

AI systems also allow for the design of custom-made prostheses, aligners, and restorations with millimetre precision, significantly reducing working time and improving the patient experience. Furthermore, as administrative tasks are also being automated, dentists are freed from a burden to focus on clinical care, since managing patient records and scheduling appointments are no longer their responsibility.

Several universities and clinics are already integrating these technologies into their daily practice, leading to advancements in more preventive, predictive, and personalized dentistry. AI does not replace the professional, but rather amplifies, like a loudspeaker, their decision-making capacity, enabling them to offer more reliable diagnoses and more effective treatments. In short, Artificial Intelligence is marking a turning point in the 21st century for oral health.

So how is tooth decay detected using a 3D scanner? Through a combination of high-resolution digital imaging and automated analysis powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). In short:

The 3D scanner captures the tooth structure in great detail.

AI analyses this data, searching for microscopic irregularities and defects.

The result is earlier, more objective, and personalised detection that complements traditional radiographic methods.