Virtual Reality and 3D printing should be a permanent part of the surgeon's work
Does the operation proceed better if the surgeon receives help from artificial intelligence along the way? Yes, and it will furthermore shorten the operation time, according to Professor Jan Wolff from Aarhus University. He has now received DKK 4 million towards further investigation.
3D printing, virtual reality and robotics. These are some of the new digital technologies which Professor Jan Wolff will combine to develop computer-aided surgical workflows, which can be adapted precisely according to the individual patient's anatomy and the need for orofacial treatment.
According to Jan Wolff, who is professor at the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, digital technologies will be a great help for medical doctors and dentists – and patients – for several reasons. Among other things because they can reduce the operation time and significantly improve the result of the operation, which also minimises costs. At the same time, parts of the operation can be automated using artificial intelligence, and this can relieve dentists and dental hygiene staff from laborious and routine tasks.
The Aarhus University Research Foundation (AUFF) has granted DKK 4 million to the research project, and the money will be used to expand the research group with two PhD students, among other things.
Contact
Professor Jan Wolff
Aarhus University, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health
Mobile: (+45) 2462 5382
Email: jan.wolff@dent.au.dk