Dental Tech

AI dental imaging uses deep learning (CNNs) to analyze radiographs for caries detection (85% sensitivity, 90% specificity), bone loss measurement, and pathology identification. Intraoral scanners create digital impressions replacing traditional mold-based impressions for crowns, aligners, and prosthetics. CAD/CAM systems design and mill or 3D-print dental restorations chairside in a single appointment. 3D printing produces dental models, surgical guides, aligners, temporary crowns, and increasingly permanent restorations using biocompatible resins. Clear aligner software uses biomechanical simulation to plan tooth movement sequences from digital impressions. Remote monitoring platforms use AI to assess treatment progress from patient-submitted smartphone photographs.

Align Technology's Invisalign system uses digital scanning, AI treatment planning, and 3D-printed aligners to treat 20 million patients across orthodontic and functional jaw positioning (new occlusal block system). AI dental imaging (VideaHealth deployed across Dentalcorp) detects caries, periodontal disease, and pathologies on radiographs with 85% sensitivity and 90% specificity. SprintRay 3D printers produce chairside dental models, guides, and increasingly permanent crowns in same-day workflows. Dental Monitoring's AI app tracks clear aligner treatment progress from patient smartphone photos, reducing unnecessary office visits. CAD/CAM systems design and produce crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers in a single appointment from digital scans.

The digital dentistry market reached $9.6-10.5 billion at 9.6-11.2% CAGR. Dental CAD/CAM reached $2.4-3.4 billion at 9.4-10.3% CAGR. Clear aligners reached $8.3 billion at 23.8-31.1% CAGR to $29.9 billion by 2030. AI in dental reached $559 million at 21.8% CAGR to $3.3 billion by 2034. Align Technology holds 62.3% aligner market share with 20 million patients served. North America holds 38.7% of digital dentistry.