K Chandrasekharan Nair ¹ *, Hemalatha Konka² , Viswanath Gurumurthy³ , Pradeep C Dathan⁴ and Murukan PA⁵

¹ Professor Emeritus, Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Sankara Dental College,
Akathumuri, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
² Registrar Prosthodontist, Al Harkan Dental Hospital, Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia
³ Professor, Department of Dental Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences,
King Khalid University, KSA, Saudi Arabia
⁴ Professor and Head of the Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Sankara Dental
College, Akathumuri, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
⁵ Former Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Annoor Dental College,
Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India

*Corresponding Author: Chandrasekharan Nair K, Professor Emeritus, Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Sankara Dental College, Akathumuri, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

Received: February 06, 2026; Published: February 28, 2026

Abstract

Robotics has significantly influenced the diagnostic and therapeutic landscape of dentistry. Prolonged clinical working hours ma y contribute to operator fatigue, thereby reducing precision and compromising consistency in the quality of care. In this context, robotic systems offer distinct advantages by enabling repetitive, high-accuracy performance over extended periods while maintaining standardized outcomes. Early dental robotic applications largely depended on continuous human assistance; however, contemporary systems incorporate advanced sensing, navigation, and automation, with growing potential for remote operation and tele-assistance. Robotic technology is increasingly relevant across multiple dental specialties, including prosthodontics, implantology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics and orthodontics. The coming decades are expected to witness rapid advancements in robotic intelligence, miniaturization, and clinical integration, further expanding their role in routine dental practice. Although robots are unlikely to replace clinicians, they are expected to redefine clinical workflows by functioning as capable assistants, enhancing efficiency and accuracy, and allowing dental professionals to focus more on decision-making, creativity, and patient-centred care.

Keywords: Robotics; Brain; Endodontics

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Citation

Citation: K Chandrasekharan Nair., et al. “Application of Robotics in Dentistry – A Narrative Review". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 10.3 (2026): 11-21.

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