Robotic Dentistry
Medical robots are being put into practice as they can help increase safety, quality and precision for medical professionals. Robotic technology is always advancing and a wide range of robots are being developed to suit roles in the medical environment. These are some examples of robotic technology being used in dentistry. Dental Implant Robot In 2017, a robotic dentist fitted two dental implants into a woman’s mouth in china. Medical staff were present during the operation and programmed the robot’s movements but did not intervene in the surgery. The 3D printed teeth were fitted within a margin of error 0.2-0.3 mm, which is standard for implant surgery. China has a shortage of qualified dentists so robotic dentistry would help meet the demand. Robotic dentistry could also help reduce the risk of human-made errors. Yomi US company (Neocis) announced last year that the US Food & Drug Administration had given clearance for them to introduce the first robotically assisted ...