Overjet Calculus Assist (OCalA) is a radiological automated concurrent-read computer-assisted detection software intended to aid in the detection of interproximal calculus deposits on both bitewing and periapical radiographs. The Overjet Calculus Assist surrounds suspected calculus deposits with a bounding box. The device provides additional information for the dentist to use in their diagnosis of a tooth surface suspected of containing calculus deposits. The device is not intended as a replacement for a complete dentist's review or their clinical judgment that takes into account other relevant information from the image or patient history. The system is to be used by professionally trained and licensed dentists.
Device Story
Cloud-native software module; processes bitewing/periapical radiographs (min 500x500 pixels) to detect interproximal calculus. Input images imported from practice management systems/radiographic devices; processed via AI algorithm to identify suspected calculus; output as bounding box annotations on non-diagnostic viewer. Used by licensed dentists in clinical settings to assist diagnostic review. Workflow: network layer transmits image/metadata; decision layer validates data type and runs algorithm; presentation layer displays annotated images. Dentist filters/edits annotations; output serves as decision support, not replacement for clinical judgment. Benefits: improved sensitivity in calculus detection; aids in treatment planning.
Clinical Evidence
Multi-reader, fully crossed reader improvement study with 14 US-licensed dentists evaluating 292 bitewing and 322 periapical radiographs. Ground truth established by consensus of three dentists, adjudicated by oral radiologist. Primary endpoints: sensitivity, specificity, and AFROC AUC. Bitewing sensitivity improved from 74.9% (unassisted) to 84.0% (assisted); periapical sensitivity improved from 74.7% to 84.4%. Specificity remained high (98.6% bitewing, 98.0% periapical). AUC for bitewing increased from 0.840 to 0.878 (p=0.0055); periapical AUC increased from 0.846 to 0.900 (p=1.47e-05).
Technological Characteristics
Cloud-native software; web-based (Edge, Chrome, Firefox). Inputs: JPEG, PNG, JFIF, JIF, TIFF, EOP, BMP, DICOM. Processing: AI-based detection algorithm. Output: bounding box annotations. No direct patient contact. Risk management per ISO 14971. Software level of concern: Moderate.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients 18 years of age or older requiring dental services. Intended to aid licensed dentists in detecting interproximal calculus on bitewing and periapical radiographs.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Medical image analyzers, including computer-assisted/aided detection (CADe) devices for mammography breast cancer, ultrasound breast lesions, radiograph lung nodules, and radiograph dental caries detection, is a prescription device that is intended to identify, mark, highlight, or in any other manner direct the clinicians' attention to portions of a radiology image that may reveal abnormalities during interpretation of patient radiology images by the clinicians. This device incorporates pattern recognition and data analysis capabilities and operates on previously acquired medical images. This device is not intended to replace the review by a qualified radiologist, and is not intended to be used for triage, or to recommend diagnosis.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Design verification and validation must include:
(i) A detailed description of the image analysis algorithms including a description of the algorithm inputs and outputs, each major component or block, and algorithm limitations.
(ii) A detailed description of pre-specified performance testing methods and dataset(s) used to assess whether the device will improve reader performance as intended and to characterize the standalone device performance. Performance testing includes one or more standalone tests, side-by-side comparisons, or a reader study, as applicable.
(iii) Results from performance testing that demonstrate that the device improves reader performance in the intended use population when used in accordance with the instructions for use. The performance assessment must be based on appropriate diagnostic accuracy measures (
*e.g.,* receiver operator characteristic plot, sensitivity, specificity, predictive value, and diagnostic likelihood ratio). The test dataset must contain a sufficient number of cases from important cohorts (*e.g.,* subsets defined by clinically relevant confounders, effect modifiers, concomitant diseases, and subsets defined by image acquisition characteristics) such that the performance estimates and confidence intervals of the device for these individual subsets can be characterized for the intended use population and imaging equipment.(iv) Appropriate software documentation (
*e.g.,* device hazard analysis; software requirements specification document; software design specification document; traceability analysis; description of verification and validation activities including system level test protocol, pass/fail criteria, and results; and cybersecurity).(2) Labeling must include the following:
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(ii) A detailed description of the intended reading protocol.
(iii) A detailed description of the intended user and user training that addresses appropriate reading protocols for the device.
(iv) A detailed description of the device inputs and outputs.
(v) A detailed description of compatible imaging hardware and imaging protocols.
(vi) Discussion of warnings, precautions, and limitations must include situations in which the device may fail or may not operate at its expected performance level (
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(viii) A detailed summary of the performance testing, including: test methods, dataset characteristics, results, and a summary of sub-analyses on case distributions stratified by relevant confounders, such as lesion and organ characteristics, disease stages, and imaging equipment.
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December 16, 2022
Overjet Inc. % Adam Odeh Director, Regulatory Affairs and Ouality Assurance 560 Harrison Ave., Unit 403 BOSTON, MA 02118
Re: K220928
Trade/Device Name: Overjet Calculus Assist Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2070 Regulation Name: Medical Image Analyzer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MYN Dated: November 15, 2022 Received: November 17, 2022
Dear Adam Odeh:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220928
Device Name Overjet Calculus Assist
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Overjet Calculus Assist (OCalA) is a radiological automated concurrent-read computer-assisted detection software intended to aid in the detection of interproximal calculus deposits on both bitewing and periapical radiographs. The Overjet Calculus Assist surrounds suspected calculus deposits with a bounding box. The device provides additional information for the dentist to use in their diagnosis of a tooth surface suspected of containing calculus deposits. The device is not intended as a replacement for a complete dentist's review or their clinical judgment that takes into account other relevant information from the image or patient history. The system is to be used by professionally trained and licensed dentists.
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# 510(k) Summary
(K220928)
This summary of 510(k) information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21CFR Part 807.92
## 1. Date Prepared
November 15, 2022
## 2. Applicant
Overjet, Inc. 560 Harrison Ave Unit 403 Boston, MA 02118 Contact Person: Adam Odeh Email: adam.odeh@overjet.ai
## 3. Trade Name Overjet Calculus Assist
- 4. Common Name Medical Image Analyzer
## 5. Classification 21 CFR 892.2070, Product code MYN, Class 2, Radiology
## 6. Device Description
Overjet Calculus Assist is a module within the Overjet Platform. The Overjet Calculus Assist (OCalA) software automatically detects interproximal calculus on bitewing and periapical radiographs. It is intended to aid dentists in the detection of calculus. It should not be used in lieu of full patient evaluation or solely relied upon to make or confirm a diagnosis. The system is to be used by professionally trained and licensed dentists.
## 7. Indications for Use
Overjet Calculus Assist (OCalA) is a radiological automated concurrent-read computer-assisted detection software intended to aid in the detection of interproximal calculus deposits on both bitewing and periapical radiographs. The Overjet Calculus Assist surrounds suspected calculus deposits with a bounding box. The device provides additional information for the dentist to use in their diagnosis of a tooth surface suspected of containing calculus deposits. The device is not intended as a replacement for a complete dentist's review or their clinical judgment that
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takes into account other relevant information from the image or patient history. The system is to be used by professionally trained and licensed dentists.
## 8. Predicate Device
Device: Logicon Caries Detector Manufacturer - Carestream Dental PMA:P980025 (down-classified to class 2 under 85 FR 3548, Jan. 22, 2020)
## 9. Substantial Equivalence
| Device | Carestream<br>Logicon<br>Caries Detector | Overjet Calculus Assist<br>(proposed) |
|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510k | P980025 | K220928 |
| Regulation No /<br>Description | CFR 892.2070<br>Medical image analyzer | CFR 892.2070<br>Medical image analyzer |
| Intended Use | The Logicon Caries Detector is a<br>software device that is an aid in the<br>diagnosis of caries that have<br>penetrated into the dentin, on un-<br>restored proximal surfaces of<br>secondary dentition through<br>the statistical analysis of digital<br>intraoral radiographic imagery. The<br>device provides<br>additional information for the clinician<br>to use in his/her diagnosis of a tooth<br>surface suspected of being carious. It<br>is designed to work in conjunction<br>with an existing Carestream dental<br>RVG digital X-ray radiographic<br>system with dental imaging software<br>(dis) for Windows XP or higher. | Overjet's Calculus Assist (OCalA)<br>software automatically detects<br>interproximal calculus on bitewing and<br>periapical radiographs. It is intended to aid<br>dentists in the detection of calculus. It<br>should not be used in lieu of full patient<br>evaluation or solely relied upon to make or<br>confirm a diagnosis. The system is to be<br>used by professionally trained and licensed<br>dentists. |
| Type of CAD | CADe | CADe |
| End User | Dentist | Dentist |
| Patient<br>Population | Patients requiring dental services, all<br>sexes, no<br>age restriction | Patients requiring dental services, all sexes,<br>18 years of age or older. |
| Platform | Windows PC | Web - Edge, Chrome, Firefox |
| OS | Microsoft Window 7, 8, 10 | Any |
| User Interface | Mouse, Keyboard | Mouse, Keyboard, Trackpad |
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| Image Input<br>Sources | Images can be scanned, loaded from<br>connected Carestream image solutions | Images imported from the radiographic<br>device, or from the practice management<br>system |
|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Image format | | JPEG, PNG, JFIF, JIF, TIFF, EOP, BMP,<br>DICOM |
| Processing<br>Architecture | The software provides graphical<br>representation of the density change in<br>a tooth, by looking for a<br>pattern of density dips starting at the<br>tooth surface, penetrating the enamel<br>and going into the dentin. Enamel is<br>represented by 10 green lines and<br>dentin by 5 blue lines. If a pattern<br>suggestive of caries exists, the dips are<br>highlighted with red dots to warn the<br>dentist. | Three layers:<br>1 - The Network layer works with the<br>practice PACS or EMR to transmit the<br>image and meta-data to Overjet.<br>2 - The decision layer processes the image<br>to ensure it is the correct data type, and<br>then annotates it via the algorithm<br>3 - The presentation layer displays the<br>annotated image in a non-diagnostic<br>viewer. The dentist can filter, display, hide,<br>create and edit the annotations presented. |
| Data Source | Bitewing radiographs acquired from<br>Carestream<br>dental RVG digital X-ray radiographic<br>system | Bitewing and periapical radiographs of at<br>least 500 x 500 pixels. |
| Output | • Outline of suspected region<br>• Tooth Density<br>• Lesion (caries) probability | Calculus detection on radiograph resulting<br>in bounding box outline of suspected<br>calculus |
| Performance<br>Testing | Increase in dentist's sensitivity of<br>approximately 20% | Superiority of aided reader versus unaided<br>reader performance |
| Level of<br>Concern | Moderate | Moderate |
Overjet Calculus Assist is determined to be substantially equivalent to the Carestream Logicon Caries Detector cleared as P980025. Both systems are software intended to support dental professionals in their diagnosis and treatment planning for their dental patients.
Both software systems automatically annotate suspected areas of interest for the dentist to review. The Logicon software displays suspected carious lesions as dips in annotated lines within the radiograph, green lines for the enamel and blue lines for the dentin. The Overjet Calculus Assist presents suspected calculus deposits as bounding boxes outlining the prediction. Both systems allow users to visualize the radiograph with the annotations, add their own annotations, and use the information as part of their diagnostic process.
Other similarities include both systems have no direct contact with the patient, both systems evaluate oral cavity radiographs, both systems utilize standard image types, and both systems connect to practice management systems. Logicon compatibility is limited to Carestream products.
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Some differences between the systems include the location of the software, the user interface, and the availability of additional features. A primary difference is the Carestream Logicon is a local software while Overjet Calculus Assist is a cloud native application. While Logicon and Overjet Calculus Assist have different user interfaces, both are accessed by computer and are intended for dental professionals to review annotations on dental radiographs. Overjet does not feel that the differences raise a concern of substantial equivalence and these differences do not interfere with the ability of the Overjet software to achieve its intended use.
### 10. Performance Testing
Overjet has conducted performance testing according to FDA's "Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff Computer-assisted Detection Devices Applied to Radiology Images and Radiology Device Data – Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions Document" issued on: Jul 3, 2012, as part of the development process of the calculus model. Performance testing included standalone testing and a clinical reader evaluation. All testing demonstrated that Overjet Calculus Assist software met prespecified requirements.
#### Standalone Testing
Standalone performance of the overjet AI algorithm for 296 bitewing radiographs and 322 periapical radiographs. Sensitivity and specificity were summarized based on surfaces, and 95% Cis were provided based on treating the subject as the basis of a cluster. A total of 6,121 surfaces were available on bitewing radiographs, and 3,595 surfaces were available on periapical radiographs.
#### Sensitivity
Overall standalone sensitivity was 74.1% (66.2%, 82.0%) for bitewing radiographs, and 72.9% (65.3%, 80.5%) for periapical radiographs.
#### Specificity
Overall standalone specificity was 99.4% (99.1%, 99.6%) for bitewing radiographs, and 99.6% (99.3%, 99.8%) for periapical radiographs.
#### Subgroup Analyses
Subgroup analyses were also performed for age, gender, sensor, and clinical site. Results were generally similar across all subgroups, and any observed differences were not associated with increased risks.
### AFROC
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AFROC curves were derived using the polygon model scores associated with true positives and false positives for all areas identified on each image, which were used to generate and AFROC curve and associated AUC. Results are shown in the following table.
| Image Type | AUC | 95% CI1 |
|---------------------------------------|-------|--------------|
| Bitewing | 0.859 | 0.823, 0.894 |
| Periapical | 0.867 | 0.828, 0.903 |
| 1 Based on m=10000 bootstrap samples. | | |
## Clinical Evaluation - Reader Improvement
Overjet evaluated the Overjet Calculus Assist in a multi-reader, fully crossed reader improvement study. 14 US licensed dentists were asked to evaluate 292 bitewing radiographs (85 with calculus and 211 without calculus) and 322 periapical radiographs (89 with calculus and 233 without calculus). Ground truth was established by the consensus labels of three US-licensed dentists, and non-consensus labels were adjudicated by an oral radiologist. Half of the data set contained unannotated images, and the other half contained radiographs that had been processed through Overjet Calculus Assist. The radiographs were presented to the readers in alternating groups.
In Session 1, readers were asked to draw a box around suspected calculus, and to review predictions from the Overjet Calculus Assist model. Each reader was asked to provide a rating of 1-4 for their confidence in the label (1 - low confidence, 4 - high confidence). A 30-day washout period was utilized to limit recollection bias. Following the washout, the readers were presented the same data set but with alternate grouping. If a reader saw a radiograph in the unpredicted state in session 1, they were presented with the Overjet Calculus Assist predictions in session 2, and vice versa.
Results were compared against a consensus ground truth, and the sensitivity, specificity, and alternative free response receiver operating characteristic (AFROC) was evaluated to characterize the performance of the readers with and without viewing the model annotations.
## Unassisted vs. Assisted Sensitivity
For bitewing radiographs, overall reader sensitivity improved from 74.9% (68.3%, 80.2%) to 84.0% (78.8%, 88.2%) unassisted vs assisted. For periapical radiographs, overall reader sensitivity improved from 74.7% (69.9%. 79.0%) to 84.4% (78.8%, 89.2%) unassisted vs assisted.
## Unassisted vs. Assisted Specificity
For bitewing radiographs, overall reader specificity decreased slightly from 98.8% (98.7%, 99.0%) to 98.6% (98.4%, 98.9%) unassisted vs assisted. For periapical radiographs, overall
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reader specificity also decreased slightly from 98.1% (97.8%, 98.4%) to 98.0% (97.7%, 98.4%) unassisted vs assisted.
## Subgroup Analyses
Subgroup analyses were performed for age, gender, sensor, clinical site, and reader experience. While some differences were observed for various factors and interactions, reader improvement (unassisted vs assisted) was observed in nearly all analyses. No observed differences were associated with increased risks.
## AFROC
Readers provided confidence scores for any detected calculus, which were used to calculate AUC for weighted AFROC scores. For the average of all readers, AUC increased from 0.840 (0.800, 0.880) to 0.878 (0.844. 0.913) on bitewing radiographs, and from 0.846 (0.808. 0.884) to 0.900 (0.870, 0.929) on periapical radiographs. Both increases were statistically significant.
| Image<br>Type | Modality | Reader Avg<br>AUC of<br>AFROC | StdError | 95% CI | p-value<br>on AUC<br>Difference | Difference<br>in AUCs | StdErr of<br>Difference | 95% CI on<br>Difference |
|---------------|------------|-------------------------------|----------|--------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| Bitewing | Assisted | 0.878 | 0.017 | 0.844, 0.913 | 0.0055 | 0.038 | 0.013 | 0.012, 0.065 |
| | Unassisted | 0.840 | 0.020 | 0.800, 0.880 | | | | |
| Periapical | Assisted | 0.900 | 0.015 | 0.870, 0.929 | 1.47e-05 | 0.054 | 0.011 | 0.032, 0.075 |
| | Unassisted | 0.846 | 0.019 | 0.808, 0.884 | | | | |
### 11. General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns
The device labeling contains instructions for use and any necessary cautions and warnings to provide for safe and effective use of this device. Risk management was conducted according to ISO 14971 which ensured, via a risk analysis, the identification and mitigation of potential hazards. Any potential hazards were controlled via software development and design, verification, and validation testing. In addition, general and special controls of the FD&C Act established for Radiological Computer Assisted Detection and Diagnosis Software are in place to further mitigate any safety and or effectiveness risks.
### 12. Assessment of Non-clinical Performance Data
Overjet Calculus Assist has been verified and validated according to Overiet's design control processes. All supporting documentation has been included in this 510(k) Premarket Notification. Verification activity included unit, integration, and system level testing. Validation testing included performing a pivotal reader study to compare the clinical performance of dentists using CAD detections from the Overjet Calculus Assist software when applied to dental radiographs to
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that of dentists not using Overjet Calculus Assist.
## 13. Conclusion
Overjet Calculus Assist is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Carestream Logicon Caries Detector. Differences do not raise any concerns about the safety or efficacy of the device.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.