Product Overview: Zaamigo’s Dental Camera
Zaamigo’s Dental Camera is an innovative, user-friendly device designed to enhance personal dental hygiene and monitor oral health. Developed by an ETH Zurich spin-off company, this device combines advanced technology with artificial intelligence to provide comprehensive insights into the condition of your teeth and gums.
Key Features
- Design and Usage: The device has the form factor of an electric toothbrush but is not used for brushing. Instead, it features a tiny waterproof digital camera surrounded by a ring of eight LEDs. Users take six photos of their upper and lower teeth after brushing with a conventional toothbrush.
- Image Analysis: The captured images are wirelessly transmitted to an iOS app on iPhones or iPads, where AI-based algorithms analyze them for stains, inflamed gums, and accumulated calculus (tartar). These algorithms were developed with input from a panel of dental experts who analyzed thousands of images.
- Feedback and Recommendations: The app provides personalized tips on how to improve brushing and flossing techniques based on the analysis. It also advises users when it is necessary to visit a dentist.
- User-Friendly and Accessible: Unlike traditional intra-oral cameras that were expensive and limited to dental professionals, Zaamigo’s Dental Camera makes this technology accessible to everyone, including children, due to its ease of use.
- Future Development: While the current version does not detect cavities, the developers plan to enhance the AI to include functionality for detecting cavities, periodontal disease, and nocturnal teeth grinding in the future.
Functionality
- Real-Time Monitoring: Users can examine their teeth in the comfort of their own bathroom, enabling early detection of poor dental care and tracking of plaque build-up, inflammation, and stains over time.
- Gamified App: The app is designed to be engaging, with gamified elements and actionable insights to encourage better dental hygiene practices.
- Professional Use: In addition to personal use, some dentists are already incorporating the Zaamigo Dental Camera into their clinics to enhance patient care and diagnosis.
Pricing
The Zaamigo Dental Camera is currently available for purchase at a price of US$100.