Application and Current Status of Robot-assisted Systems in Oral Clinical Practice

doi:10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2026.04.003

Abstract

Abstract: With the rapid advancement of science and technology, robotic systems (RS) are increasingly being integrated into the medical field, particularly in oral medicine, where they demonstrate significant potential. This review examines the current research on robotic applications across key areas of clinical dentistry, discusses their developmental prospects, challenges, and limitations, and provides insights into future directions for the evolution of stomatology.

Key words: robot, artificial intelligence, oral clinical medicine, digital dentistry

CHEN Chongying, LIU Jianguo. Application and Current Status of Robot-assisted Systems in Oral Clinical Practice[J]. Journal of Oral Science Research, 2026, 42(4): 281-285.

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