Shane Matt runs
AnatoMotion which
fills a gap in dental technology by providing dental motion analysis for fixing
dental bite problems. He needed a way
to electronically store and share digital bite registrations with an
anatomically correct motion of the patient. Smart wearables provided the conduit
for an easy to use, affordable and scalable solution.
AnatoMotion's e-Bite system
consists of wireless sensors on the teeth and software to analyze jaw function.
Dental lab technicians, who make restorations and appliances rarely ever see a
patient. Now they can see how a patient moves their teeth, allowing them to
make more functional prosthetics. They can also correlate digital 3D files of
the teeth to sleep studies to capture the correct bite for sleep apnea
appliances.
Once FDA approved,
AnatoMotion will be used by dentists on patients having cosmetic makeovers, TMJ
(temporomandibular joint) problems, sleep apnea and a number of
other issues. NXP, formerly Freescale Semiconductor has supported the effort
through technical research and other resources in their Discovery Lab.
As an entrepreneur, Shane
indicates it takes time to refine and distill the "why" and
"how" when going from visionary to entrepreneurship. The most
difficult challenge he encountered has been in presenting the product concept
to venture capitalists. He’s now using Crowdfunding as it gives a broader reach
to individuals that are interested in early stage seed investment.
Shane
is now
completing hardware development. In January, he will build the user interface
software and begin the FDA regulatory process.See more about Anatomotion here.
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