Not just a local problem
Research has linked oral bacteria and inflammation to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and respiratory infections.
Science
Biofilm: the invisible factor.
While some bacteria play an important role in body functions, others have negative effects. Oral biofilm is a complex community of microorganisms that can lead to caries, gingivitis and periodontitis.
The mouth as a gateway
Scientific research has established a close link between oral health and overall well-being, with far-reaching effects on the heart, the respiratory system and potentially even Alzheimer’s disease. By harnessing this connection, we open the door to a new era of prevention.
“Detection starts once the disease has already developed and the patient is already in pain.”
The problem
Prevention is still subjective and time-consuming.
Dental hygiene is recurring and high-frequency, yet this clinical workflow is missing a consistent, scalable measurement layer.
Invisible to the naked eye
Biofilm drives caries and periodontitis, yet it remains invisible to the naked eye. Plaque mapping often depends on disclosure, visual judgement and manual scoring.
A 60-year-old staining method
Disclosing agents are imprecise, leave residue and limit patients’ understanding. The method is time-consuming, unpopular with patients and difficult to scale digitally.
No comparable index
Assessment is subjective and documentation is manual. Without objective data, prevention cannot be measured, compared or improved systematically over time.
What we address
From repair to prevention.
Through artificial intelligence and technological precision, we aim to shift dentistry away from a repair-first mindset towards a more proactive, preventive and data-driven approach to oral health.
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Visible
Making the invisible visible: the biofilm on every tooth surface.
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Measurable
Objective data instead of subjective assessment.
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Early
Potential risks identified before they develop into disease.
Clinical validation
Two university studies. One evidence strategy.
90 planned participants across complementary protocols evaluating biofilm measurement, diagnostic accuracy and clinical usability.
University Dental Clinic Vienna
Under ethics review
50planned participants
Prof. Markus Laky, MSc
Clinical comparator
Rustogi Modified Navy Plaque Index (RMNPI)
AI plaque-level assessment vs. clinician scoring
Sigmund Freud Private University
Ethics approved
40planned participants
Prof. Barbara Cvikl
Clinical comparator
Mira-2-Ton plaque-disclosing reference
Sensitivity, specificity and ROC-AUC
Complementary evidence
The Sigmund Freud Private University study also measures examination time, comfort, preference and motivation.
Study designs as submitted. Ethics status as of October 2026. Results are pending.