New technologies in dentistry

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Digitalization of dentistry

Main article: Digitalization of dentistry

2024

Global Dental Imaging Systems Market Grows to $3.71 Billion in a Year

In 2024, costs in the global dental imaging systems market reached $3.71 billion. The indicator of the previous year, when expenses were estimated at $3.49 billion, was exceeded by about 7%. This is stated in the Market Research Future study, the results of which are presented in mid-March 2025.

Technological advances including 3D imaging, digital radiography and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) are cited as the key driver of the analytics industry. Such systems provide clearer and more detailed images, allowing better diagnosis and planning of treatment. For example, CBCT allows studies with minimal radiation load and low dose radiation exposure: this method is used to visualize anatomical structures and pathological changes in the roots and canals of teeth, processes of the jaws, to diagnose latent caries and maxillary sinuses, as well as in planning implantation, preparation for orthopedic and orthodontic treatment. The introduction of artificial intelligence and machine learning into imaging systems improves the efficiency and accuracy of diagnostics. The so-called telestomatology is developing - remote diagnostics platforms, which, among other things, make it possible to conduct remote consultations.

The market is stimulated by the high prevalence of dental diseases including tooth decay, gum lesions and oral cancer. Against this background, there is a growing demand for imaging services to ensure timely and accurate diagnostics. The demand for imaging tools is further increasing due to the aging population as well as improved patient awareness of oral health.

Aesthetic dentistry plays an important role in expanding the market. Patients are increasingly turning to clinics for composite restoration and whitening of teeth, contouring of teeth and gums, installation of veneers, etc. Such procedures require the use of advanced imaging technologies to assess oral health and develop accurate treatment plans.

The study authors identify five major industry segments: X-ray imaging, CBCT, intraoral scanners, extraoral scanners, and dental 3D printers. In 2024, the first of these areas provided revenue in the amount of $1.1 billion. KLKT accounted for about $0.9 billion. The contribution of oral and extraoral scanners amounted to $0.8 billion and $0.5 billion, respectively. The segment of dental 3D printers brought in approximately $0.4 billion. Significant global players are named:

• Yoshida Dental;
• Konica Minolta;
• Cranial Technologies;
• Vatech;
• 3Shape;
• Sirona Dental Systems;
• Loser Dental;
• MediCapture;
• Rayence;
• Carestream Health;
• Intraoral Imaging;
• Blue Sky Bio;
• Planmeca;
• Dentsply Sirona;
• Fona.

From a geographical point of view, North America was in the lead in 2024, where costs are estimated at $1.142 billion: the region dominates due to the high level of development of the health sector and the active introduction of advanced technologies. This is followed by Europe with $945 million, and the Asia-Pacific region closes the top three with $709 million. South America secured a contribution of $315 million, the Middle East and Africa - $599 million.

Market Research Future analysts believe that in the future, the CAGR in the market under consideration will be 6.59%. As a result, by 2035, costs on a global scale could increase to $7.5 billion.^[1]

Perm Polytechnic scientists have developed a system for a high-quality assessment of dental treatment

Scientists at the Perm Polytechnic University have developed a system for qualitative assessment of dental treatment using a robot simulator. The university announced this on December 5, 2024. Read more here.

Verseline molecular corticotomy method presented

Traditional orthodontics usually occur in adult patients from 1.5 to 3 years of age and are accompanied by significant pain sensations, restrictions in everyday life and discomfort. As of September 2024, thanks to molecular corticotomy, a technology proposed by Russian scientists back in 1989, it became possible to reduce the duration of orthodontic treatment to only 3-6 months. Verseline announced this on September 18, 2024.

Verseline's method of molecular corticotomy is based on the ability of chelating complexes to accept (capture) metal ions in insoluble compounds and convert them into soluble compounds by replacing them with sodium ions, which transform insoluble mineral salts into soluble ones, changing bi-valent calcium to monovalent sodium. Read more here.

Robot dentist performed the world's first procedure on a person

At the end of July 2024, a robot dentist controlled by artificial intelligence, for the first time in the world, completely performed the procedure on a human patient. It took him eight times less time than a human dentist. Read more here

A system for monitoring the position of the body of dentists when working with microscopes is being developed in Russia

Zumax Russia has launched the development of software for monitoring the body position of specialists working on ZUMAX dental microscopes. The developer of the software was the company "Social Code," which announced this on July 18, 2024. Read more here.

2023

Russia has developed a method for the production of dental membranes without defects. They will help restore bone tissue

In early August, specialists from Sechenov University announced the development of technology for the production of defect-free collagen membranes for dental surgery. According to the developers, the new method will make it possible to manufacture better membranes with high productivity and low cost. Read more here.

Artificial intelligence in orthodontics: what role neural networks play in treatment planning

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the advanced and innovative technologies applied in various areas of life. It also finds its application in medicine and dentistry. With the development of algorithms and the capabilities of neural networks, their role in dental practice is becoming more and more significant, especially in the field of orthodontic treatment. For more information on what role neural networks play in planning such treatment, see the article.

Technology for creating a 3D model of the patient's dental system has been registered in Russia

A Skolkovo resident has registered AI-based technology in dentistry. The Skolkovo Foundation announced this on February 7, 2023. Read more here.

2020: Konica Minolta Launches Mouth Odour Recognition Gadget

On July 13, 2020, Zdrav.Expert learned that Konica Minolta introduced the Kunkun dental gadget to the Japanese market. The device detects odors using sensors and machine learning technology. Kunkun dental is suitable for use in dental clinics as well as home dental and oral care. Read more here.

2019: Leading vector of development in dentistry - digital technology

The leading vector of development in dentistry in 2019 is digital technologies. With their help, you can see the future result of the work, try it on yourself and, if necessary, make changes. Clinics actively use intraoral cameras and dental scanners.

Thanks to digital technologies, it became possible to get a 3D impression of teeth and surrounding tissues directly into the patient's oral cavity and scan the dental arch in just two minutes. The "figure" saves the funds and time of dental technicians and doctors, and therefore patients, speeds up the treatment process, makes it safe and predictable. As a result: the effectiveness of the restoration structure increases, its service life increases^[2]

Dentistry solves the problems of patients with complete absence of teeth. Until the 2000s, people used only removable prostheses, which is why they could not eat and smile normally and, as a result, experienced psychological discomfort.

Now the rehabilitation of toothless patients is carried out in a variety of bone conditions: it is possible to install only three or four implants on one jaw, and instead of removable prostheses, a full-fledged non-removable structure is installed for the patient, which copes with the functional and aesthetic task on "excellent."

Over time, digital modeling will become the standard of work and will be in every clinic. Its cost will decrease, the value of manual labor will increase. Specialists with little experience will also be able to create high-quality restorations. Tomographs and intraoral scanners will become available and compact, these devices will reduce the risk of medical errors: with their help, dentists will be able to study in more detail violations in the structure of teeth, near-root changes. Also, the changes will affect preparatory procedures immediately before dental intervention. Already, clinics pay great attention to the service, come up with new means to minimize the patient's discomfort - music and video accompaniment during treatment, sedation, ergonomic chairs and so on are aimed at this.

2018: 3D milling, virtual planning and treatment prediction

For 2018, the digitalization of dentistry in Russia is quite active, but uneven in each direction. Orthopedic dentistry is the leader, in which 3D computer milling of crowns and prostheses is well developed, virtual planning of the future design and its appearance in the oral cavity, and orthodontics, where virtual prediction of treatment, individual 3D printing of various devices are actively used.

In second and third place are therapeutic dentistry, where canals are treated and teeth are restored under a microscope, as well as a virtual design of future restoration and smile, and surgical dentistry, where virtual planning of maxillofacial operations, 3D printing of prostheses and implants and templates for them are used.

digitalization process has not yet acquired a large-scale character in all industries due to the high cost of equipment," says Vladimir Kantemirov, a leading orthodontist of the Eurokappa clinic.

2008: The emergence of the first companies in Russia working with eliners

Main article: Eliners

Until 2008, 3D modeling, which is used in treatment with eliners, was not used in Russia, since it was still subject to patent rights. But as soon as the technology appeared on the local market, it immediately occupied the niche of the premium segment and was available only to high-income people.

Russian doctors who took internships abroad ordered capps there and treated some of their well-off patients. It was a very expensive process.

Since 2008-2009, the first Italian, Korean and American companies began to appear in Russia, which began to work with eliners. Many closed as the technology continued to be very expensive.

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