Architecture and design of a robotic mastication simulator for interactive load testing of dental implants and the mandible

Tahir, Ahmad Mahmood; Jilich, Michal; Trinh, Duc Cuong; Cannata, Giorgio; Barberis, Fabrizio; Zoppi, Matteo

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.06.023

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“…In 2005, Wang et al described the design of a novel biomimetic chewing robot, including its motion, force, control, and mechanical designs, and conducted some initial experiments on motion tracking [ 13 ]. To better determine the interactive loading between a dental prosthesis and the host mandible, Tahir et al developed a robotic mastication simulator that incorporated a Stewart parallel kinematic mechanism and successfully replicated the human mastication force cycle [ 44 ].…”

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Robotics in Dentistry: A Narrative Review

2023

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Background: Robotics is progressing rapidly. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the basic and applied research status of robotics in dentistry and discusses its development and application prospects in several major professional fields of dentistry. Methods: A literature search was conducted on databases: MEDLINE, IEEE and Cochrane Library, using MeSH terms: [“robotics” and “dentistry”]. Result: Forty-nine articles were eventually selected according to certain inclusion criteria. There were 12 studies on prosthodontics, reaching 24%; 11 studies were on dental implantology, accounting for 23%. Scholars from China published the most articles, followed by Japan and the United States. The number of articles published between 2011 and 2015 was the largest. Conclusions: With the advancement of science and technology, the applications of robots in dental medicine has promoted the development of intelligent, precise, and minimally invasive dental treatments. Currently, robots are used in basic and applied research in various specialized fields of dentistry. Automatic tooth-crown-preparation robots, tooth-arrangement robots, drilling robots, and orthodontic archwire-bending robots that meet clinical requirements have been developed. We believe that in the near future, robots will change the existing dental treatment model and guide new directions for further development.

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Robotics in Dentistry: A Narrative Review

2023

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“…A chewing simulator developed to aid the placement of implants was presented in a study [43]. This simulator had a robotic chewing system with 6 degrees of freedom, with hydraulic actuators that replicated the action of the jaw to replicate the forces occurring in normal chewing.…”

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Do chewing simulators influence the test results of dental materials? Systematic review

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Huebner³

2023

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Investigate whether different results about the physical properties of the same biomaterial frequently found in the literature are due to chewing simulator deficiency. A literature review was performed by searching for data on indicators of test accuracy, reproducibility, maintenance of test parameters during all experiments, and standards in the articles or in the sites of manufacturers. The database searched was CAPES PORTAL, and the keywords used were “bite force” AND “simulator”, “chewing simulator” and “mastication simulator”. Including criteria for the papers are publication filter date of “January 1, 2016”, articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese language were accepted. The first 100 papers that seemed suitable when considering the title and abstract were recovered. Only one simulator used for food property studies had the parameters searched. In the customized simulators for biomaterial properties, only one showed standards, and 8 showed all other parameters searched. All manufactured simulators showed all parameters searched, and only two manufactures did not show standards. Based on the data obtained, the disparate results of experiments with dental materials appeared to be more related to the test conditions than to the testing machines. Knowledge Transfer Statement The findings of the current review suggest that the chewing simulators used in preclinical research are reliable, bringing safety to restorative processes regarding the material. Any difference in preclinical investigations about dental material physical properties is due to test conditions other than chewing simulators.

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“…Robotic mastication or dental wear simulators are suggested to analyze dental implant materials [ 101 , 102 ] or tooth filling materials [ 103 ]. A 6-DOF robot drove one of the systems [ 104 , 105 ].…”

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Dental Robotics: A Disruptive Technology

Ahmad¹,

Alam

Aldajani

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Sensors

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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.

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Architecture and design of a robotic mastication simulator for interactive load testing of dental implants and the mandible

Cited by 9 publications

References 26 publications

Robotics in Dentistry: A Narrative Review

Robotics in Dentistry: A Narrative Review

Do chewing simulators influence the test results of dental materials? Systematic review

Dental Robotics: A Disruptive Technology

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