Integral Dental Enters Market with Launch of Peri-Implant Disease Test

Integral Dental has introduced the launch of its first product, Oracle^PI, described as the only early diagnostic test for peri-implant disease. The test delivers a disease diagnosis and personalized care plan recommendations based on patient specific data.

While dental implants represent an important option for patients with missing teeth, some procedures can be plagued by an infection that can lead to failure. While implant success rates are high, the greatest risk of failure comes from infection of the surrounding tissue, called peri-implantitis.

Integral’s new product, Oracle^PI, enables clinicians to gain insight into 100% of the bacteria present at the implant site, diagnoses the state of infection, and makes recommendations on most effective antibiotics and other treatments, the company states.

“This has the potential to improve patient outcomes and drive profitability for dental practices,” Rachel Raymond, CEO of Integral Dental, says in a press release announcing the launch. “As the demand for implants grows, we’re excited to offer an option for personalized management.”

By combining cutting-edge genomic sequencing and artificial intelligence (AI), Oracle^PI empowers dentists with actionable insights to improve patient outcomes through personalized care. “We’ve worked hard to make sure our processes fit seamlessly into the daily workflow of the dental office,” adds Matt Getz, COO of Integral Dental. “Our $110/test cost to dentists is part of the innovation we’re bringing to the table.”

Earlier interventions in peri-implant disease are often more effective and less invasive than if they are performed at more advanced stages of infection. Performing a diagnostic test as part of routine implant management can help clinicians identify problems early and keep their patients healthy, Integral Dental says. “The specific antibiotic recommendations give us the opportunity to practice true personalized medicine,” says Peter Joseph, DMD, clinical advisor to Integral Dental. “I plan to integrate this tool into my practice and ask all my referring doctors to do the same. The better the information, the better we can help patients.”

Diagnosing peri-implant disease is just the beginning for Integral’s technology platform, according to the company. Integral’s vision extends beyond oral health to addressing systemic diseases triggered by oral pathogens, such as cardiovascular disease, pre-term birth, rheumatoid arthritis, and colon cancer. When we diagnose and treat oral pathogens early and effectively, healthcare costs reduce precipitously, and patient outcomes improve. Integral Dental adds that it continues to explore innovative applications for Oracle^PI, building bridges between oral health and broader medical care.

Now Available

Oracle^PI is now available for purchase and is being offered in 10 kit packs for a limited time. To learn more and to add Integral to the services offering your patients, visit IntegralDental.bio.

Integral is a biotechnology company dedicated to closing the gap between oral and systemic health. The innovation is based on next generation sequencing and machine learning technology and driven by co-founders Raymond and Getz—they bring extensive biotech and healthcare executive experience, MBAs from Harvard Business School, and a passion for preventative medicine to this large, global health problem. Integral is a resident company of Johnson & Johnson Innovation—JLABS, a life science incubator program in Washington, DC.