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Robotics in Dental Implantology
Yiqun Wu1, Feng Wang2, Shengchi Fan1
1Department of Second Dental Clinic and Oral Implantology, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, 639, Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China.
Robotic surgery, offering minimal invasiveness, is advancing rapidly in oral and maxillofacial surgery and implant dentistry. Recent developments include autonomous robotic systems for dental implant placement, enhancing surgical precision and capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Technology
- Robotics in Medicine
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Robotic surgery is a rapidly developing field with increasing clinical applications.
- Minimal invasiveness is a key driver for the adoption of robotic surgery.
- The integration of robotics into surgery offers enhanced precision and new procedural possibilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of robotic surgery.
- To discuss current applications of robotic surgery in oral and maxillofacial surgery and implant dentistry.
- To highlight recent advancements in autonomous robotic systems for dental procedures.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of robotic surgery applications.
- Analysis of current robotic systems in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Examination of advancements in robot-assisted dental implant placement.
Main Results:
- Robotic surgery is increasingly utilized for its minimally invasive nature.
- Robot-assisted surgery is now being employed for dental implant placement.
- Autonomous robotic systems for dental implant procedures have been developed, demonstrating high autonomy and intraoperative adjustability.
Conclusions:
- Robotic surgery is a transformative technology in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- The evolution of robotics is expanding its applications, particularly in implant dentistry.
- Autonomous robotic systems represent a significant advancement, with the potential to revolutionize dental implant procedures.
