Dencore Dental Implant Navigation System

Lancet Robotics expanded beyond orthopedic applications with the Dencore Dental Implant Navigation System, a sensing-type surgical robot designed for precision dental implantology. The system received NMPA Class III medical device certification in October 2024, positioning Lancet as a multi-specialty surgical robotics company.

Product Overview

The Dencore system addresses the growing dental implant market in China, where declining procedure costs following national volume-based procurement policies have accelerated patient adoption. Unlike some competing systems that focus solely on static surgical guides, the Dencore platform incorporates real-time tracking and dynamic navigation capabilities.

The product represents Lancet Robotics’ strategic expansion from orthopedic robotics into the dental specialty, building on core competencies in optical navigation and precision positioning developed through the RobPath joint replacement platform. This technology transfer enables efficiency gains in development while addressing a distinct clinical market.

Key Features

Triple-Screen Linkage Design: The Dencore system employs a three-display configuration that provides full visual feedback during implant procedures, enabling simultaneous viewing of planning data, real-time tracking, and surgical field visualization.

Real-Time Optical Tracking: Continuous position monitoring maintains awareness of drill position and angulation throughout the implant placement procedure, providing immediate feedback when deviations from planned trajectories occur.

Sensing-Type Intelligence: The system incorporates sensor feedback capabilities that distinguish it from purely image-guided approaches, enabling dynamic response to intraoperative conditions.

Digitized Workflow Integration: From preoperative CBCT imaging through implant placement verification, the Dencore platform supports end-to-end digital dentistry workflows.

Technical Specifications

Dencore’s NMPA Class III-certified platform (October 2024) uses real-time optical tracking and CBCT-integrated dynamic position sensing, presented across a triple-screen linkage display during implant surgery.

Clinical Applications

The Dencore system supports dental implant procedures across various clinical scenarios:

• Single tooth replacement: Precise positioning for individual implant placement
• Multiple implant cases: Coordinated planning and execution for complex rehabilitations
• Immediate placement: Navigation support for extraction-placement protocols
• Guided surgery: Integration with digital planning workflows

The navigation capabilities aim to reduce complications associated with implant malposition, including nerve damage, sinus perforation, and aesthetic failures related to suboptimal angulation or depth.

Regulatory Status

Market Context

The Chinese dental implant market has experienced rapid expansion following implementation of volume-based procurement policies that significantly reduced implant pricing. This cost reduction has broadened patient access while increasing procedure volumes, creating favorable conditions for surgical robotics adoption.

Competing products in the Chinese dental implant robot market include offerings from Yakebot (claimed as the world’s first autonomous dental implant robot), Dicar, Jianjia Robot, Baihuiweikang, and others. The Dencore system enters an increasingly competitive landscape where differentiation through technical capabilities and clinical outcomes becomes essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dental procedures can Dencore perform?

Dencore is specifically designed for dental implant surgery, providing navigation guidance for implant site preparation and fixture placement. The system assists dentists with precise drilling and implant positioning but does not perform autonomous surgical actions.

How does Dencore compare to other dental implant robots?

Dencore differentiates through its triple-screen linkage design and real-time sensing capabilities. It enters a market that includes products from Yakebot (autonomous implant placement), Dicar (dynamic navigation), and others. Specific comparative accuracy data was not available in reviewed sources.

Is Dencore available internationally?

As of the available information, Dencore has received NMPA certification for the Chinese market. International regulatory submissions and availability were not confirmed.