OMNIVISION, Biotech Dental Collaborate on 3D Intraoral Scanners 

OMNIVISION and Biotech Dental are teaming up to design new intraoral dental scanners. The partnership will enable Biotech Dental to use multiple medical-grade camera modules from OMNIVISION in the design of its new Scan4All 3D intraoral scanners Iris by Starck. The camera modules for dental applications feature OMNIVISION’s CameraCubeChip technology with an integrated lens.

“We partnered with OMNIVISION due to the wide range of imaging solutions they offer for dental applications. Most importantly, OMNIVISION’s camera modules are developed and tested specifically for the medical and dental markets and have a long lifetime, which in turn, ensures that our intraoral scanners retain their value and remain a high-quality solution for our customers,” Biotech Dental CEO Philippe VERAN said.

The Scan4All intraoral scanner Iris by Starck is a handheld device that is slightly larger than the size of an electric toothbrush; it uses sophisticated software to develop a 3D digital model of a patient’s teeth and gums, which can then be used to create dental restorations and implants. This method is significantly more convenient and accurate compared to the traditional dental putty approach, according to Biotech Dental. However, most intraoral scanners currently available have only one image sensor, inhibiting their speed and accuracy. Biotech Dental is addressing this pain point by partnering with OMNIVISION to develop intraoral scanners with multiple image sensors that produce quick and accurate high-quality 3D dental models. 

“Biotech Dental offers innovative solutions for the dental industry. We are excited to partner with them to enhance their next-generation intraoral scanners, which will use several of our medical-grade high-resolution image sensors, taking dental visualization to the next level,” OMNIVISION Medical Product Marketing Manager Ehsan Ayar stated. “We are the only company that offers a wide range of medical-grade imagers, which go through extensive biocompatibility, sterilization and medical tests. This gives dental professionals peace of mind during procedures.” 

3D intraoral scanners are quickly replacing the use of traditional dental putty impressions, which are time consuming, complex and can be inaccurate. Data Bridge Market Research expects the global dental intraoral scanners market to grow 11.1% annually through 2030 to reach $1.32 billion (from $573.7 million in 2022).¹

Biotech Dental will utilize the following OMNIVISION CameraCubeChip camera modules: 

• The OCH2B30 camera module, which uses a square format CMOS image sensor with a 1500 x 1500 resolution at 60 frames per second (fps) or 720p resolution at 120 fps 
• The OCHSA10 camera module, which offers 800 x 800 resolution with a frame rate of 60 fps or 400 x 400 resolution at 90 fps, for blur-free images and video 
• The OVM9724 ultra-compact front-facing camera module, which captures 720p high-definition video at 30 fps 

Both the OCH2B30 and OCHSA10 use OMNIVISION’s PureCel Plus-S stacked-die technology, which enables their compact size. The OVM9724 is built on OMNIVISION’s powerful OmniBSI+ pixel architecture to enable high-quality color images and fast-frame video. CameraCubeChip is a reflowable, all-in-one camera drop-in solution—there is no need for additional optical components, which significantly streamlines manufacturing. The combination of excellent image quality and small form factor make the camera modules ideal for integration into slim, compact devices, such as the tip of the 3D intraoral scanner.

OMNIVISION is ISO13485-certified; the camera modules are tested for electromagnetic interference (EMC) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMI) compliance and sterilization. They are also biocompatible and waterproof. Due to OMNIVISION’s rigorous production testing, they are guaranteed to be within the stated electrical, mechanical and optimal specifications and do not require tuning or calibration. 

OMNIVISION is a global, fabless semiconductor organization that develops advanced digital imaging, analog and display solutions for multiple applications and industries, including mobile phones, security and surveillance, automotive, computing, medical, machine vision and emerging applications. Its technologies enable a smoother human/machine interface in many current commercial devices.

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¹ Source: Data Bridge Market Research: Global Dental Intraoral Scanners Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030. Published July 2023. https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/reports/global-dental-intraoral-scanners-market