It’s hard to fathom that robots have played a role in healthcare since the 1980’s. The first robot-assisted procedure was a brain biopsy. In the 1990’s more robotic surgical systems came to market to assist with joint replacement surgeries and different laparoscopic procedures. In the new millennium robotic surgical systems continued to evolve. The da Vinci Surgical System became the most popular on the market. The types of procedures also expanded with the increasing capabilities of the robots. In the early 2000’s the first tele-surgery was completed with the surgeon in the U.S. and the patient in France!
Who’s Doing the Surgery?
The first question I get from patients is “Does the robot do the surgery?” All robotic surgical systems are meant to enhance the skills of the surgeon. The robot does not perform the procedures autonomously. The surgeon is in control at all times.
What Robots Assist Dental Implant Placement?
There is only one FDA cleared robot-assisted surgical system for dental implant placement, The Yomi Robot by Neocis.
How Does It Work?
At our office, all dental implant surgeries are planned digitally. That means we place implants virtually on your 3D radiograph prior to surgery. This virtual surgery allows us to evaluate the anatomy of your jaw, determine the proper implant size for you, and minimize any risks with associated sinus cavities or nerves in the surgical area. The Yomi Robot assists us in placing the implant precisely where we planned it virtually! It does not allow me to deviate from the planned implant placement.
What Are the Advantages of Yomi Assisted Surgery?
There are several advantages of robot assisted dental implant placement over conventional or freehand placement:
- Precise implant placement
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Improved patient experience
- Intraoperative flexibility for the surgeon
- Real time patient tracking during surgery
At Sandhills Oral Surgery, Periodontics, & Dental Implant Specialists we strive for a patient-centric experience. Our vision is to incorporate the newest, proven technologies into the patient’s surgical experience to decrease discomfort, complications, and improve patient satisfaction.
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