Dental implant surgery has seen many changes in treatment planning, biomaterials, surgical and prosthetic interventions over the past 20 years. The introduction of haptic robotic guidance is a paradigm shift for the field of dental implant therapy, one which will allow a new path for clinicians both experienced and novice to provide their patients with an expanded array of options. This lecture will review the history of haptic robotic surgery. We will review both the benefits and pitfalls of this emerging technology in the dental field. Cases presented will include simple single-unit fixture planning and placement to complex full-arch surgeries.
Learning Objectives:
Identify cases that are suitable for haptic robotic surgery.
Describe the equipment required.
Understand the current limitations of haptic robotic implant surgery.
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