Optimization of grinding parameters in robotic-assisted preparation of cracked teeth based on fracture mechanics: FEA and experiment.

Journal: Computer methods and programs in biomedicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: If left untreated, cracked teeth can lead to tooth loss, of which the incidence is 70%. Dental preparation is an effective treatment, but it is difficult to meet the clinical requirements when traditionally prepared by dentists. Grinding-based tooth preparation robot (TPR) shows promise for clinical applications to assist dentists. However, current TPR has problems with chipping and crack extension when preparing real teeth.

Authors

  • Jianpeng Sun
    Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, Heilongjiang, PR China.
  • Jingang Jiang
    Robotics & Engineering Research Center, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China.
  • Biao Ma
    Center for Cluster Development and Coordination, Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe, 1-5-2, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, Japan.
  • Yongde Zhang
    Intelligent Machine Institute, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China.
  • Jie Pan
  • Di Qiao
    National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, PR China; Peking University School of Stomatology, Peking, 100081, PR China.