How Aligner and Implant AI Recommendations Unlock Millions in Missed Treatment Opportunities And Elevate Patient Health

At VideaHealth, we’ve long focused on helping clinicians deliver better care through AI. But even as dental groups invest in advanced tools such as intraoral and 3D scanners and aligner systems, a core challenge persists: most patients who could benefit from treatment are never scanned.

This gap is costly. Financially, it represents millions in missed revenue. Clinically, it means delayed care and increased long-term health risks. 

That’s why we’re proud to introduce Aligner and Implant AI Recommendations, OrthoAI and ImplantAI, two powerful new features within the VideaAI platform that flag high-probability aligner and implant candidates right from the X-ray. In early pilots, activating OrthoAI resulted in a 14% increase in aligner treatment plans within just 30 days, which translates to a potential revenue lift of roughly $100,000 to $175,000 per practice.

A Common Pain Point: Underused Technology, Untapped Opportunity

“Almost every DSO is using aligners, especially if they employ general practitioners,” explains Florian Hillen, CEO and Founder of VideaHealth. "The economics are incredibly compelling. A typical case brings in around $5,000 in revenue over six months, with about $4,000 in gross margin.”

Yet despite the ROI, adoption often falls flat after scanners are purchased. “Some organizations spend $50 million on scanners, only to find them gathering dust in the corner,” Hillen says. “The problem is they either scan every patient, resulting in wasted time and staff resources without achieving the promised conversion success, or scan no one and miss revenue entirely.”

Scanning every patient might seem like the answer, but with intraoral scans taking 30–45 minutes, this strategy burns time and staff energy. On the other hand, many practices rely on patients to request aligners, which rarely happens. As Hillen puts it, “I’ve been to multiple offices and have never once been scanned, even though I’m a perfect candidate.”

This disconnect is what inspired OrthoAI.

AI That Pinpoints When—and Who—to Scan

With OrthoAI, VideaAI analyzes routine radiographs to flag patients who may benefit from clear aligners based on signs of spacing or crowding. ImplantAI employs a similar approach to identify areas of tooth loss or non-restorable teeth that may indicate a need for dental implants.

When a potential opportunity is found, a visual prompt appears directly in the patient’s odontogram. Clinicians can click to view the supporting radiographic evidence, validate the recommendation, and confidently guide the patient through their options.

“You don’t need to train staff differently,” Hillen explains. “When the AI says scan, they scan. And when they do, there’s a high probability it’s an aligner case. Because the prompt is visual and embedded, teams pick it up quickly without needing new training or process changes. That’s a massive shift—not just in utilization, but in conversion.” 

This approach doesn’t just save time, it dramatically increases treatment acceptance. Top-performing practices saw treatment planning volumes increase nearly 3X, modeling up to $1.5 million in potential incremental aligner revenue annually per practice using OrthoAI.

ImplantAI: Closing the Loop on Missed Diagnoses

The same pattern holds true for implants. Many providers default to bridges, not due to patient preference, but because they aren’t confident in diagnosing implant needs.

ImplantAI addresses this by identifying edentulous spaces that may qualify for replacement. Studies show that 60% of bridges could be better served with implants. “It’s a similar mechanism,” says Hillen. “You don’t need to change how you work. You just need to know where the opportunity is.”

A Seamless Fit Inside Existing Workflows

Both OrthoAI and ImplantAI are now available through WorkflowAI, integrated directly into VideaHealth’s Huddle and Viewer modules. That means there’s no new software to learn, no extra steps to manage, it’s just smarter decisions and better outcomes.

These features don’t just improve productivity or revenue. They support long-term patient wellness by helping to prevent issues associated with untreated oral conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea.

“This is one of those AI tools that feels like magic,” Hillen adds. “You don’t have to think about it—it just quietly helps your team do the right thing, at the right time.”

Since rollout, OrthoAI and ImplantAI have demonstrated their ability to close care gaps and boost practice performance, without adding burden to providers or staff. With practices seeing up to three times more treatment plans and 12 times more scans, the upside is both clinical and financial.

Get in touch with our team to see OrthoAI and ImplantAI in action.

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