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A Boston-based tech company, backed by Mark Zuckerberg’s dentist father, Ed Zuckerberg, has successfully managed the world’s first all-robotic dental procedure in Columbia. The robot drilled into a person’s tooth in a process called “cutting.” The technology works by scanning images beneath a patient’s gumline and then uses AI before the robotic arms are put into action.
The company aims to use these automated machines for procedures like crown placements that can be completed in just 15 minutes. Dr. Zuckerberg emphasized the system's safety, saying it’s been thoroughly tested to ensure procedures are performed safely, even if a patient were to wiggle around. Papa Zuckerberg was part of a group that raised $30 million to develop this robot.
German Galluicci, Chair at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, highlighted the system's impressive accuracy. He mentioned that the AI robotics system has a 90% accuracy rate compared to conventional X-rays at 40%. This makes it safer and gives patients much better results.
Source: NY Post