Applications of robots in implant dentistry: A scoping review

Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi; Hatem Hazzaa Hamadallah; Basim Abu Zaid; Aseel Mohammed Aloufi; Raneem Ahmad Tarawah

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.11.019

Applications of robots in implant dentistry: A scoping review

J Prosthet Dent. 2023 Dec 11:S0022-3913(23)00770-9. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.11.019. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi¹, Hatem Hazzaa Hamadallah², Basim Abu Zaid², Aseel Mohammed Aloufi², Raneem Ahmad Tarawah²

Affiliations

¹ Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia; and Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Ibb University, Ibb, Yemen. Electronic address: am01012002@gmail.com.
² Graduate student, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia.

PMID: 38087758
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.11.019

Abstract

Statement of problem: With the increasing interest in the applications of robots in implant dentistry and an acceleration in disseminating information about this field and its applications, a comprehensive review of robots in implant dentistry has become necessary.

Purpose: The purpose of this scoping review was to identify the present status and development of robotic applications in implant dentistry and provide insights into future implementation and advancement, limitations, and strategies for enhanced clinical adoption and technical advancement.

Material and methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist was followed. A search strategy was developed to identify relevant studies in the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar databases. Studies were included if they described using robots in implant dentistry.

Results: The literature search identified 34 relevant studies, with the majority published after 2020. Most research used robotic arms to place alveolar implants and test placement accuracy. Twenty-one of the included studies described the in vitro testing of robotic systems using phantom models or specimens, while 10 studies evaluated these systems clinically and 3 tested both in vitro and clinical applications.

Conclusions: Robots are becoming increasingly common in implant dentistry, offering efficiency, time-saving benefits, and improved accuracy. However, more research and development are needed to optimize and streamline robotic software programs for practical application.

Publication types

Review