Architecture and design of a robotic mastication simulator for interactive load testing of dental implants and the mandible

ConclusionsThe developed system facilitated the teeth-replacement procedure. The PKM accomplished the execution of mastication cycle involving 6 degrees of freedom, enabling any translation and rotation in sagittal, horizontal, and vertical planes. The mechanism can simulate the human mastication cycle and has a force application range of up to 2000 N. The designed load-sensing element can record interactive forces within the range of 200 N to 2000 N with fast response and high sensitivity to produce a robotic mastication simulator with custom-made modules.

Source: The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - September 22, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research