Scientists at the National Taiwan University have been focusing on technology that will allow a small sensor inside an artificial tooth to send and receive transmissions to dentists. The tiny Bluetooth inspired device would be placed in a patient’s mouth as a prosthetic. This may sound like science fiction, but the idea of blending computers with the human body is in heavy development. National Taiwan University researchers feel that small sensors in the mouth could provide data and diagnoses. Documentation of dental habits in relation to oral health issues could aid in an upgrade of oral healthcare products and practices. Dentists would also be able to relate dental health to alcohol consumption and tobacco use.
The first sensor prototype was designed to collect data of everything happening inside the study volunteer’s mouths. The receiver was able to transmit the information into a smart phone. Participants of the clinical research study were asked to drink, chew gum, read aloud, and cough. Each of these specific tasks were correctly identified by the computer in the faux tooth with an incredible 93.8% accuracy. The first round of the study was done with a wire to avoid accidental swallowing of the computer. Future prototypes will focus on design and fit so wireless versions can be safely tested.
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