Biotech Dental and OMNIVISION announced a collaboration in which Biotech Dental designed their new Scan4All 3D intraoral scanners, Iris by Starck, using many medical-grade camera modules from OMNIVISION. The camera modules for dental applications will be on display at the International Dental Show (IDS), which will be held in Cologne, Germany from March 25–29, 2025 (Hall 4.2/Booth #H038). They use OMNIVISION’s CameraCubeChip® technology with an integrated lens.
A New 3D Digital Model for Dental Putty Procedure
Starck’s Scan4All intraoral scanner Iris is a portable device that is marginally bigger than an electric toothbrush. It creates a 3D digital model of a patient’s teeth and gums using advanced software, which can subsequently be utilized to make dental implants and restorations. Compared to the conventional dental putty procedure, this one is far more accurate and convenient.
Unfortunately, the majority of intraoral scanners on the market now only have one image sensor, which limits their accuracy and speed. By collaborating with OMNIVISION to create intraoral scanners with several image sensors that generate high-quality, fast 3D dental models, Biotech Dental is resolving this issue.
Traditional dental putty impressions, which are laborious, complicated, and prone to error, are rapidly being replaced with 3D intraoral scanners.
According to Data Bridge Market Research, the global market for dental intraoral scanners is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1% between 2023 and 2030, rising from USD 573.76 million in 2022 to USD 1,325.80 million by that time.
Biotech Dental will utilize the following OMNIVISION CameraCubeChip® camera modules:
- The OCH2B30 camera module utilizes 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 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 captures 720p high-definition video at 30 fps
The OCH2B30 and OCHSA10 are both small because they use OMNIVISION’s PureCel®Plus-S stacked-die technology. The OVM9724 is based on OMNIVISION’s robust OmniBSI™+ pixel architecture, which allows for fast-frame video and high-quality color images.
Manufacturing is greatly streamlined by CameraCubeChip®, an all-in-one camera drop-in solution that is reflowable and eliminates the need for extra optical components. The camera modules’ small form size and superior image quality make them perfect for incorporation into thin, portable devices like the tip of a 3D intraoral scanner.
With ISO13485 certification, OMNIVISION’s camera modules undergo sterilization and compliance testing for electromagnetic interference (EMC) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMI). In addition, they are waterproof and biocompatible. They are certain to be within the specified electrical, mechanical, and optimum parameters and don’t need to be tuned or calibrated because of OMNIVISION’s thorough manufacturing testing.
Leadership Comments
“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,” said Philippe VERAN, CEO, Biotech Dental.
According to Ehsan Ayar, medical product marketing manager, OMNIVISION, “Biotech Dental offers innovative, high-quality 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. 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.”
