Dental Robotics and its

Projected Use in Restorative

Dentistry
 History of Dental Robotics
In 2000 the FDA approved the first robotic

assisted technology for performing

laparoscopic surgery

In 2002 Robert Boesecke presented the

first robot guided placement of implants.

In 2017 the biggest breakthrough in

dentistry happened!

YOMI was approved by the FDA for it’s high

accuracy and precision.

Robotics Used in Implantology:
relies heavily on precise
placement
main area robotics applied
YOMI created in 2017
works as GPS for surgeon
treatment based on CPCT scan
provides exact positioning,
angulation, and depth for drill
 Robotics Used in Prosthodontics:
2013 Laserbot prototype launched
provides precise clinical tooth-crown
preparation with control of laser beam
considered safer than traditional turbine-
driven drills
research done with wax, resin, and teeth
using robotic-laser for automatic 3D tooth
ablation
more time consuming
Other Areas of Dentistry Robotics
Can Be Applied:
Orthodontics: Endodontics:
arch-wire bending and cutting “The Advanced
goes according to treatment plan Endodontic
Development”
concept created by
student at University of
Colombia
microrobot to perform
drilling and filling of root
canal
 Robotics Used in Dental
Educational and Training Facilities:
rare due to cost factor
2019 Boston University
Dental School of Medicine
first to adopt YOMI
2022 NYU College of
Dentistry first students to
perform surgery w/ YOMI
Projection for the Future
Dental Hygiene
Plaque (soft deposits) and calculus (hard deposits)
removal by robotic assisted hygienists
Dental Assistants
General, orthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, and oral
surgery procedures assisted by robotic technology.
Continuing Education/Training:
CE courses, procedure training, and dental materials all
could be incorporated into dental/dental hygiene schools
for future use of robotic assisted procedures and/or
general dental skills.
 Pros of Dental Robotics
reduced treatment times
minimally invasive for patient
provides for careful and
accurate drilling for
restorative procedures
Controversial Side of
Dental Robotics
high cost
requires high level of expertise
ongoing research
 Conclusion
Since 2000 the use of robotics in dentistry has been
researched and applied.
It provides many advantages in the field such as accuracy,
patient safety, and time efficiency.
While it is not widely available for use, robotic dentistry
continues to be studied for the overall improvement in
dentistry’s future.
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