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Proscan and Cegeka Launch AI-Powered Tool DENTIFIER Component recognition has never been this efficient
ProScan and Cegeka are taking a major new step together in the digitalization of the dental industry. Together, we developed Dentifier, a self-learning AI application that automatically identifies dental components.
"Dentifier will be a game changer. Anyone facing challenges related to an unknown implant or component will soon be able to turn to us for a solution. With AI-powered recognition of locator abutments and prosthetic screws, we are making our first AI-driven impact on the market. From here, we will continue to explore new opportunities for optimization and innovation."
Implant Identification Prosthetic components often hold the key to identifying the implant
Artificiële intelligentie is here to stay. Automated component identification for an optimized workflow
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Together with IT giant and fellow regional company Cegeka, we are now fully unleashing the AI revolution within the dental industry. With Dentifier, we aim to eliminate a growing challenge in the dental workflow once and for all.
Gert Mullens, CAD/CAM Manager at ProScan: “New implant systems and prosthetic components are entering the market at a rapid pace. As a result, many dental professionals find it increasingly difficult to identify these components quickly and accurately. A large part of the challenge lies in the manual identification process. In most cases, the clinician relies on an OPG (panoramic radiograph) and shares it with colleagues or specialists, hoping that someone will recognize the implant system. However, image quality, angulation, and the growing number of implant brands often make accurate identification difficult.”
“It is precisely this manual identification process that still leads to many errors today. The consequences are significant, affecting both the workflows of dental professionals and the comfort of their patients. By combining the expertise of ProScan and Cegeka, we have now developed the ideal solution to address this challenge.”
Testimonial
DENTIFIER
The Challenges
- Reliable identification of diverse dental implant systems
- Minimizing dependence on specialist knowledge
- Creating a faster and more efficient identification workflow
The Results
- Creation of a self-learning AI solution for implant and component identification
- Significant improvements in identification accuracy and workflow efficiency
- Better treatment continuity and patient outcomes
How Dentifier Works Scaling and Optimization
Koen Neven, Product Manager at ProScan, "This AI application automates the identification of dental components. Thanks to its self-learning capabilities, the system continuously expands its database, improving its performance exponentially while maintaining a minimal margin of error."
"The biggest challenge we faced was the lack of a comprehensive and reliable database of dental implants and prosthetic components. Before Cegeka could begin developing the baseline model, we had to ensure that all initial input data was 100% accurate. Fortunately, they found innovative ways to optimize the training images for AI recognition by automatically manipulating parameters such as positioning, color variations, and viewing angles. Today, the system performs all these adjustments autonomously. And it does so using only an image of the component itself—there is no longer any need for an X-ray or an image of the implant."
"The first testing phase proved to be an outstanding success. We are now fully focused on Phase 1 of the rollout: the automated recognition of locator abutments."
"Once we have perfected this functionality, the next step is scaling. That means continuously feeding Dentifier with new, relevant data to make it even more accurate, faster, and smarter. For example, by training the AI to recognize additional component types, such as prosthetic screws. This is a capability that many clinicians are already asking for. The possibilities are enormous."
ProScan and Cegeka TWO BELGIAN FAMILY BUSINESSES, ONE GLOBAL REVOLUTION
With the development of Dentifier, ProScan and Cegeka—two family-owned companies originating from the Belgian province of Limburg—aim to transform the global dental industry.
Gert Mullens: "Automating dental implant identification through AI will deliver far more reliable results, significant time savings, and improved patient care. There will be far less trial and error involved in identifying and ordering the correct implant components. As a result, patients around the world will gain access to better dental care.
That has been our philosophy from day one. We work with every implant system, support every patient, and do so through an open-source database."
Koen Neven: “De interne feedback is alvast overweldigend positief. Dankzij de open-minded en ambitieuze aanpak van Cegeka hebben we samen grenzen verlegd. Nu komt het eropaan om het systeem stapsgewijs te versterken.”
And the next step?
"The internal feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Thanks to Cegeka’s open-minded and ambitious approach, we have been able to push boundaries together and turn an innovative concept into a practical solution. The next step is to further strengthen the system, expand its capabilities, and continue improving its accuracy through a phased and data-driven approach."