Augmented Reality For The Future Of Dentistry

Abstract

Most people find worn, broken or discolored teeth unattractive, and many of those affected opt for cosmetic dental reconstruction using crowns or ceramic veneers, for example. However, any change to the front teeth can also have a major effect on a person’s facial expressions. To allow patients to see how their new smile will look, it is common practice nowadays to first make a plaster cast of the patient’s dentition. The dental technician then uses wax to insert any missing teeth and creates a 3D model which the patient can try out a complicated and time-consuming procedure. So, some applications using augmented reality to help dentists with their hard work and motivates their patients to see their new smile in live video by detecting the patient’s mouth and replace the nature teeth with the augmented teeth.