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Robot dentist fits implants without any human involvement

21-Sep-2017

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Medical staff present but did not play an active role.

Implants fitted to within a margin of error of 0.2-0.3mm.

China has a shortage of qualified dentists reulting in frequent surgical errors.

Before operation patient was fitted with position orientation equipment.

Robot was able to compensate for the patient’s own movements.

The artificial teeth it implanted were 3D printed.

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Air Force Medical University (AFMU)

Public research university, formerly known as the Fourth Military Medical University.

Zhao Yimin

Mainland’s leading oral rehabilitation specialist working at Stomatological Hospital affiliated to AFMU.

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Robotic Surgery