Date of Award

2022

Embargo Period

7-29-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Dentistry

College

College of Dental Medicine

First Advisor

Theodore D. Ravenel

Second Advisor

J. Wade Nichols

Third Advisor

Pinar Emecen-Huja

Abstract

The Yomi (Neocis, Miami, FL, USA) is a novel robotic technology that utilizes haptic guidance for implant surgery. No research has been done on robot guided applications for endodontic microsurgery (EMS). The current study was an in vitro study examining how the use of robot guidance would affect the time, osteotomy volume, as well as bevel angle during endodontic microsurgery. The study aimed to compare those variables between a robot guided approach, a second-year endodontic resident freehand, and an experienced endodontist with over fifteen years of experience. Forty-five extracted mandibular molars and premolars were mounted in stone/pumice casts. Endodontic microsurgery was performed by robot guidance, the endodontic resident, as well as experienced endodontist. The results were analyzed by ANOVA tests for significance. When compared to the second-year endodontic resident, robot guidance performed better in all categories. The use of robot guidance had a significantly smaller bevel angle and time when compared to the freehand technique by the two operators. The study shows that robot guidance can be used in endodontic microsurgery to increase time efficiency as well as improve the osteotomy volume and bevel angle.

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