Dental Robotics: A Disruptive Technology.

Journal: Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
PMID: 34064548

Abstract

Robotics is a disruptive technology that will change diagnostics and treatment protocols in dental medicine. Robots can perform repeated workflows for an indefinite length of time while enhancing the overall quality and quantity of patient care. Early robots required a human operator, but robotic systems have advanced significantly over the past decade, and the latest medical robots can perform patient intervention or remote monitoring autonomously. However, little research data on the therapeutic reliability and precision of autonomous robots are available. The present paper reviews the promise and practice of robots in dentistry by evaluating published work on commercial robot systems in dental implantology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthetic and restorative dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, oral radiology as well as dental education. In conclusion, this review critically addresses the current limitations of dental robotics and anticipates the potential future impact on oral healthcare and the dental profession.

Authors

  • Paras Ahmad
    Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Section, Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore 53720, Pakistan.
  • Mohammad Khursheed Alam
    Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Al Jouf, 72345, Saudi Arabia.
  • Ali Aldajani
    Prosthodontic Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka 72345, Saudi Arabia.
  • Abdulmajeed Alahmari
    Prosthodontic Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka 72345, Saudi Arabia.
  • Amal Alanazi
    Prosthodontic Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka 72345, Saudi Arabia.
  • Martin Stoddart
    AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland.
  • Mohammed G Sghaireen
    Prosthodontic Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka 72345, Saudi Arabia.

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