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6Analysis of movements in tooth removal procedures using robot technology107To the authors’ best knowledge, this is the first time that different aspects of motion in tooth removal have been measured and analysed. We hypothesized that this could be done through the use of robot technology. Despite the mentioned shortcomings of this innovative work, the data presented here seems to define some order of magnitude when considering range of motion and angular velocities during tooth removal. We are convinced that we have gained important first scientific insights into tooth removal procedures and that robot technology was essential in doing so. The current database is, however, limited and its extension is essential to confirm our results in future research. An extensive dataset can be used to find clinically relevant factors influencing our proposed parameters. Finally, improved understanding of these complex procedures can be used to improve educational tools in an evidencebased manner [17, 18]. Tom van Riet.indd 107 26-10-2023 11:59