Development of a Minimal-Invasive Dental Endoscopy Software Solution for Enhanced Periodontal Diagnostics

A dental technology provider aims to expand its product portfolio by creating a medical device that enables detailed exploration of subgingival environments with minimal invasion, but lacks the specialized software to operate an integrated digital endoscope system effectively, securely stream high-resolution imagery, and facilitate diagnostics and patient engagement.

A mid-sized dental technology company developing innovative tools for oral health diagnostics and treatment.

• Create software to control and operate a miniaturized digital dental endoscope integrated with high-definition imaging capabilities (up to 2448x magnification).
• Facilitate real-time streaming of endoscopic video to clinicians and patients for immediate visualization.
• Implement secure storage solutions for encrypted imaging files (JPEG, MPEG) compliant with relevant healthcare data privacy regulations.
• Develop an intuitive installation wizard to simplify system setup and configuration.
• Plan for future enhancements, including the integration of image smoothing, focusing algorithms, and position adjustment features to improve diagnostic accuracy and image quality.

• Control module for operating the digital endoscope hardware, including illumination and image capture settings.
• High-definition image magnification (up to 2448x), exploration, and visualization capabilities.
• Real-time streaming to display live video during procedures to clinicians and patients.
• Secure, encrypted storage of captured images and videos in standard formats (JPEG, MPEG), with compliance to healthcare privacy standards.
• An intuitive installation and configuration wizard for initial setup and deployment.
• Planned feature set for image smoothing, focus adjustment, and position correction to enhance image clarity and diagnostic accuracy.

• Device control interfaces for the digital endoscope hardware
• Secure storage systems compliant with healthcare regulations (e.g., encrypted JPEG/MPEG storage)
• Real-time streaming protocols for live video display
• Data encryption and security modules
• Optional integrations with electronic health records (EHR) systems for seamless data management

• High-resolution image processing capability supporting at least 2448x magnification.
• Real-time streaming latency under 200 milliseconds to ensure live responsiveness.
• Strict security measures including data encryption and compliance with healthcare privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• System reliability and stability to support continuous intraoperative use.
• Scalability to support future feature additions such as image focusing, smoothing, and position corrections.

The development of this dental endoscopy software will enable practitioners to perform minimally invasive procedures with enhanced visualization, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. The solution is expected to streamline clinical workflows, facilitate real-time patient engagement, and ensure secure handling of sensitive data. These improvements aim to increase procedural efficiency, bolster clinical confidence, and support compliance with healthcare data standards, ultimately expanding the product's market reach and effectiveness.