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Perceptive Technologies

Automated tooth cutting for dentists using imaging, AI and robotics

Y CombinatorWinter 2020ActiveHealthcareMedical DevicesRoboticsHealth TechMedical DevicesAI

What they do

Problem

Dental surgery is time-consuming, costly, and difficult to access—especially for underserved populations—due to limitations in imaging and manual procedures.

Solution

The company combines a novel non–x-ray dental imaging modality with AI diagnosis/treatment planning and robotic automation to perform tooth cutting in about one minute.

Who it's for

Dentists and dental clinics that perform restorative procedures and want faster, more efficient treatment.

Founders

Chris Ciriello
Founder

Founder Perceptive Tech, developed biomarker thesis, first in motion OCT, AI OCT models, first human automated dental crown prep.

Scott Phillips
Founder

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