Process-accompanying knowledge-based assistance in treatment planning in dental surgery
| Term | 01.03.2025 - 30.04.2027 |
| Overall project | Process-accompanying knowledge-based assistance in treatment planning in dental surgery |
| Subproject | Design and algorithmic implementation of a user-centered assistance system for planning and design support in dental surgery |
| Acronym | ProwiDent |
| Funded by | BMWK (AiF ZIM) |
| Funding code | KK5366403CS4 |
| Project management | |
| Project manager | Dr.-Ing. Philipp Sembdner |
| Partner |
Organical CAD/CAM GmbH, Berlin |
Motivation
Dental surgery encompasses a wide range of complex surgical procedures in the mouth and jaw area, including jaw bone reconstruction and dental implant placement. Despite a steadily growing demand for treatments in this area due to the high demand for dental implants and associated bone augmentation, the industry faces considerable challenges. These include increasing requirements for precision and approval, a shortage of specialists and deficits in training practices. The lack of integrated digital solutions and knowledge bases also makes the process-oriented planning and execution of dental surgery procedures more difficult.
Objective
The aim of the project is to develop an assistance system that supports the entire treatment process in dental surgery. This should serve as a decision-making and planning aid for specialist staff without restricting their autonomy. The focus is on two core technologies: an innovative template and adapter system and a manufacturer-neutral, knowledge-based assistance system. Thanks to modular and reusable components, the template system enables precise data acquisition and superimposition of different image sources, which facilitates the planning and execution of interventions. At the same time, the assistance system provides evidence-based recommendations for implant dimensions, bone augmentation and surgical tools, supported by a comprehensive knowledge base that integrates retrospective planning data and best practices.
By combining these technologies, significant benefits are achieved: better treatment quality through more precise planning data, time savings through automated processes, personalized patient care and optimized interdisciplinary collaboration. The project aims to reduce complexity, increase patient safety and sustainably increase efficiency in dental surgery.
Project content
The project combines the development of a modular template and adapter system and a knowledge-based assistance system.
- Template and adapter system: Used for precise data acquisition and integration of digitization data (e.g. CT, intraoral scans). The modular and reusable components enable flexible adaptation to individual patient cases.
- Assistance system: Based on a comprehensive knowledge base and provides manufacturer-neutral recommendations for implants, bone augmentation and surgical aids. User-friendly visualization enables interdisciplinary collaboration and personalized patient care.
