The evolution of robotics: research and application progress of dental implant robotic systems

The evolution of robotics: research and application progress of dental implant robotic systems

2024 | Chen Liu, Yuchen Liu, Rui Xie, Zhiwen Li, Shizhu Bai, Yimin Zhao
The article reviews the history and current progress of medical robotics, with a focus on dental implant robotic systems. Robotics has evolved since the 1960s, with early industrial robots paving the way for medical applications. Medical robots are now widely used in surgery, rehabilitation, and other clinical areas, offering advantages such as precision, efficiency, and safety. The article discusses the classification of robotics into industrial and service categories, and highlights the development of medical robotics, including surgical, rehabilitation, diagnostic, and laboratory robotics. Surgical robotics, such as the da Vinci system, have been used in minimally invasive procedures, offering enhanced precision and reduced trauma. However, challenges remain in terms of autonomy, accuracy, and real-time feedback. Dental implant surgery is particularly complex due to the limited visibility and narrow space in the oral cavity, making it difficult for surgeons to perform accurately. Robotic-assisted dental implant surgery aims to improve accuracy by providing precise guidance and reducing human error. Current robotic systems, such as Yomi, Remebot, and Yakebot, have been developed to assist in implant placement, with varying levels of autonomy. The article also discusses the clinical application of dental implant robotic systems, highlighting the importance of preoperative planning, intraoperative positioning, and postoperative evaluation. Studies have shown that robotic-assisted implant surgery can achieve higher accuracy compared to traditional methods, although challenges remain in terms of cost, training, and flexibility. Future developments in dental implant robotics aim to improve autonomy, enhance precision, and expand the range of applications in dental treatment. The article concludes that dental implant robotic systems have significant potential to revolutionize dental care, offering more accurate, efficient, and patient-friendly solutions.The article reviews the history and current progress of medical robotics, with a focus on dental implant robotic systems. Robotics has evolved since the 1960s, with early industrial robots paving the way for medical applications. Medical robots are now widely used in surgery, rehabilitation, and other clinical areas, offering advantages such as precision, efficiency, and safety. The article discusses the classification of robotics into industrial and service categories, and highlights the development of medical robotics, including surgical, rehabilitation, diagnostic, and laboratory robotics. Surgical robotics, such as the da Vinci system, have been used in minimally invasive procedures, offering enhanced precision and reduced trauma. However, challenges remain in terms of autonomy, accuracy, and real-time feedback. Dental implant surgery is particularly complex due to the limited visibility and narrow space in the oral cavity, making it difficult for surgeons to perform accurately. Robotic-assisted dental implant surgery aims to improve accuracy by providing precise guidance and reducing human error. Current robotic systems, such as Yomi, Remebot, and Yakebot, have been developed to assist in implant placement, with varying levels of autonomy. The article also discusses the clinical application of dental implant robotic systems, highlighting the importance of preoperative planning, intraoperative positioning, and postoperative evaluation. Studies have shown that robotic-assisted implant surgery can achieve higher accuracy compared to traditional methods, although challenges remain in terms of cost, training, and flexibility. Future developments in dental implant robotics aim to improve autonomy, enhance precision, and expand the range of applications in dental treatment. The article concludes that dental implant robotic systems have significant potential to revolutionize dental care, offering more accurate, efficient, and patient-friendly solutions.
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