Papers
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Total Citations
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About
Yuchun Sun is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, laser technology, and dental medicine, whose work has fundamentally advanced the concept of automated tooth preparation. Over more than a decade, Sun has developed and refined robotic systems capable of manipulating ultra-short pulse lasers — including femtosecond and picosecond variants — to perform precise, computer-controlled dental procedures with minimal human intervention. His landmark contributions include the development of LaserBot, a miniature robotic end-effector designed for three-dimensional tooth crown preparation, and subsequent validation studies demonstrating the clinical feasibility and accuracy of these systems. Sun's research has tackled critical practical challenges such as heat regulation during laser ablation in confined oral spaces and optimal parameter calibration for cutting both resin models and natural teeth. His work has also extended into automated dental implant socket preparation, broadening the clinical applicability of his robotic framework. With cumulative citations exceeding 150 across his most influential publications, Sun's contributions have resonated widely within dental engineering and biomedical robotics communities, offering a compelling vision of precision-automated dentistry that could significantly improve long-term treatment outcomes and patient safety.
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- 1An automatic tooth preparation technique: A preliminary study38 citations · 2016
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- 10[Research status of tooth preparation quantitative guide technique].5 citations · 2018