Robot Technology in Analyzing Tooth Removal - A Proof of Concept

Tom C.T. Van Riet, Willem M. De Graaf, Reinier Van Antwerpen, Jan Van Frankenhuyzen, Jan De Lange, Jens Kober

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Abstract

a measurement setup is proposed that, for the first time, is capable of capturing the combination of high forces and subtle movements exerted during tooth removal procedures in high detail and in a reproducible manner by using robot technology. The outcomes of a design process from a collaboration between clinicians, mechanical and software engineers together with first results are presented in this proof of concept.Clinical relevance - by measuring all aspects of tooth removal in a single setup a strong database can be build that will deliver the data needed to gain scientific understanding of what makes (un)successful tooth removal. It gives a unique opportunity to model the procedure, evaluate techniques, understand and predict adverse events as well as to create new evidence-based teaching methods.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication42nd Annual International Conferences of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC 2020)
Subtitle of host publicationEnabling Innovative Technologies for Global Healthcare
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4721-4727
Number of pages7
Volume2020-July
ISBN (Electronic)9781728119908
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2020
Event42nd Annual International Conferences of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2020 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: 20 Jul 202024 Jul 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS
Volume2020-July

Conference

Conference42nd Annual International Conferences of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2020
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period20/07/202024/07/2020

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