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About
Shulan Xu is a pioneering clinician-researcher at the forefront of autonomous robotic surgery in dental implantology, whose work is rapidly reshaping how implants are placed in modern clinical practice. With a focused body of research exploring robotic computer-assisted implant surgery (r-CAIS), Xu has systematically established the accuracy, feasibility, and clinical versatility of fully autonomous robotic systems across a range of complex scenarios — from single-tooth replacements to full-arch immediately loaded prostheses in fully edentulous patients. Xu's landmark 2023 case series on single-tooth implant placement has already garnered 97 citations, reflecting the field's urgent appetite for rigorous clinical evidence in this emerging domain. Subsequent work has extended robotic applications to immediate implant placement, trephination-based protocols, transcrestal sinus floor elevation, and streamlined digital workflows for complete arch rehabilitation — collectively accumulating over 240 citations within just a few years. These contributions are particularly significant because they move autonomous robotics beyond proof-of-concept into documented clinical protocols with measurable outcomes. For students and researchers exploring the intersection of digital dentistry and surgical robotics, Xu's publications offer an essential, evidence-grounded foundation for understanding how autonomous systems can enhance precision, predictability, and patient outcomes in implant surgery.
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