Advanced Soft Tissue Detection at Fingertips

image show ROI in dentistry after use of AI

Written by Editorial Team

Medically reviewed by  Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali Kabade BDS, TCC

Last updated Sep 12, 2025

Written by Editorial Team

Medically reviewed by  Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali Kabade BDS, TCC

Last updated Sep 12, 2025

Early detection saves lives. Tissue AI empowers your practice to identify oral health concerns before they become serious problems.

What is Tissue AI?

Tissue AI is scanO’s breakthrough technology that analyzes soft tissue in the mouth using simple photographs. Whether captured with your scanO Air device or mobile app, our AI instantly evaluates oral tissue to help you provide better patient care.

The result? Faster diagnosis, earlier intervention, and peace of mind for both you and your patients.

What Tissue AI Detects

Visual Assessment Categories

Homogeneous Lesions

  • Uniform appearance and texture
  • Consistent coloring throughout
  • Even surface patterns

Non-Homogeneous Lesions

  • Mixed textures and appearances
  • Varied coloring or patterns
  • Irregular surface characteristics                             

Ulcerative Lesions

  • Open sores or wounds
  • Tissue breakdown
  • Healing assessment  

Clinical Risk Categories

Non-Cancerous Conditions

  • Benign tissue changes                                                  
  • Common oral variations
  • Low-risk findings

Pre-Cancerous Conditions

  • Early warning signs
  • Tissue changes requiring monitoring
  • Preventive care opportunities

Cancerous Conditions

  • Malignant tissue identification
  • Urgent referral recommendations
  • Critical early detection

Key Detection Markers

Tissue AI analyzes multiple visual indicators simultaneously:

  • Color Changes – Unusual redness, whiteness, or discoloration
  • Texture Variations – Smooth, rough, or bumpy surfaces
  • Growth Patterns – Abnormal tissue development
  • Border Definition – Clear vs. irregular edges
  • Tissue Hardening – Areas of unusual firmness
  • Surrounding Impact – Effects on nearby healthy tissue

How We Made It Possible – Just From An Image

The Power of Visual Intelligence

What makes Tissue AI remarkable is its ability to extract comprehensive screening insights from pictures taken in a guided manner. Here’s how we transformed simple imaging into powerful clinical intelligence:

Advanced ML model:

  • Trained to recognize subtle visual patterns indicating different tissue conditions
  • Analyzes thousands of microscopic details in each image that might be missed by the human eye
  • Identifies relationships between color, texture, and shape that reveal tissue health status

Comprehensive Visual Analysis
Every image is evaluated across multiple dimensions simultaneously:

  • Surface Characteristics: Smooth, rough, irregular, or ulcerated appearances
  • Color Mapping: Precise analysis of color variations and their clinical significance
  • Border Analysis: Sharp, diffuse, or irregular boundary patterns
  • Texture Assessment: From homogeneous surfaces to complex mixed patterns
  • Contextual Understanding: How lesions relate to surrounding healthy tissue

Real-World Training

  • Trained on thousands of real patient images from diverse clinical settings
  • Professionally annotated by experienced dental experts
  • Continuous learning from new cases to improve accuracy over time
  • Quality-controlled dataset ensures only the clearest, most relevant images contribute to learning

Smart Clinical Correlation
Tissue AI doesn’t just see—it understands. The system correlates visual findings with:

  • Known risk factors and patient habits
  • Common presentation patterns for different conditions
  • Clinical significance of various combinations of visual markers
  • Appropriate urgency levels for different findings

The Result:
A single photograph becomes a comprehensive tissue health assessment, providing insights needed for confident clinical decision-making.


Risk-Based Screening Approach

Risk Scores & Probability Analysis

  • Risk Scores: Easy-to-understand ratings indicating the likelihood of concerning findings
  • Probability Scores: Precise percentages showing the confidence level for each assessment
  • Priority Flagging: Immediate identification of patients who need closer attention or specialist referral

Screening Tool, Not Diagnosis

  • Helps identify patients who may need further investigation
  • Supports clinical judgment with data-driven insights
  • Flags high-risk cases that might otherwise be missed during routine care
  • Provides consistent screening standards across your entire practice

Finding High-Risk Patients

  • Catch elevated-risk patients before symptoms become obvious
  • Ensure no high-risk case goes unnoticed during busy clinic days
  • Provide objective screening criteria to complement clinical experience
  • Create a safety net for comprehensive patient care

Proven Performance

Current Capabilities

  • 75% Screening Accuracy – Strong performance with continuous improvement
  • Expert-Validated – All training data reviewed by dental professionals
  • Quality-Controlled – Only high-resolution, clinically relevant images used

Track Record of Excellence
Our companion technology, Tooth AI for hard tissue screening, already achieves 96% accuracy. Tissue AI follows the same proven development path.


Transform Your Practice

For Your Team

  • Faster Decisions – Instant preliminary assessment
  • Enhanced Confidence – AI-powered second opinion
  • Better Documentation – Clear visual evidence for records
  • Streamlined Workflow – Seamless integration with existing processes

For Your Patients

  • Earlier Detection – Catch problems before they advance
  • Clear Communication – Visual explanations they can understand
  • Faster Treatment – Quicker path to appropriate care
  • Peace of Mind – Thorough, technology-assisted examination

Real-World Application

Simple Process:

  1. Capture image with scanO engage
  2. Tissue AI analyzes the image instantly
  3. Receive categorized assessment with visual indicators
  4. Make informed treatment decisions
  5. Communicate findings clearly to patients

Immediate Benefits:

  • Spot potential issues during routine checkups
  • Provide evidence-based referrals when needed
  • Track changes in tissue over time
  • Enhance patient education and engagement

The Future is Now

Tissue AI isn’t a prototype or concept—it’s actively working in dental practices today. As more practitioners use the system, it becomes smarter and more accurate, benefiting the entire dental community.

Your practice doesn’t just use advanced AI—it helps advance the field.


Ready to Enhance Your Practice?

Join the growing community of dental professionals using Tissue AI to provide superior patient care. Early detection, better outcomes, and confident diagnosis are just a click away.

Disclaimer: Tissue AI is a screening tool designed to support clinical decision-making by identifying high-risk patients who may require further evaluation. It provides risk and probability scores to aid in diagnostic screening but does not provide definitive diagnosis. All findings should be evaluated in conjunction with comprehensive clinical examination and professional clinical judgment.

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