Interactive guidance and manipulation detection arrangements for a surgical robotic system, and associated method
US11033366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2204/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Dental implantation systems and methods are provided, including a system comprising a patient-interacting device having an instrument for preparing a site within a patient's mouth for a dental implant. A guiding device in communication with a fiducial marker engaged with the patient's mouth receives the patient-interacting device, and guides the instrument, relative to the fiducial marker, in conjunction with user manipulation of the patient-interacting device. A controller device including a processor is in communication with the guiding device, and directs the patient-interacting device via the guiding device to prepare the site to receive the dental implant. An engagement sensor is operably engaged with the patient-interacting device and communicates with the controller device. The controller device is responsive to sensed disengagement between the patient-interacting device and the user to direct the guiding device to maintain the patient-interacting device at a minimum vertical disposition. Associated systems and methods are also provided.
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