What it is
Robot-assisted implant surgery uses a robotic system to guide the drill according to a digital plan made before surgery.1 The system provides robotic navigational guidance of the surgical instruments during the operation.1
FDA clearance
Neocis states that its Yomi system received FDA 510(k) clearance on March 2, 2017.1 The company describes Yomi as a computerized robotic navigational system that assists in both the planning and the surgical phases of implant surgery.1 The clearance included software for planning implant placement before surgery.1
Accuracy
A 2026 systematic review pooled 36 clinical studies of robot-assisted implant surgery published from 2020 to 2026.2
- Most studies reported submillimeter deviations at the implant platform and tip.2
- Angular deviations were typically below 2 degrees.2
- Comparative studies showed better accuracy than freehand surgery.2
- Accuracy was comparable to or better than static guides and dynamic navigation.2
For comparison, static guides average 1.2 mm deviation at the entry point and 3.5 degrees in angle.3
Safety and outcomes
Complications in the review were infrequent and generally minor.2 Short-term implant survival was high, often 100 percent in the included studies.2 Follow-up was mostly short term.2
Limits
The review authors listed constraints on routine use.2
| Limit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operating time | Often longer, because of registration and system setup |
| Workflow | More complex |
| Cost | Higher |
| Evidence | Limited long-term data; randomized trials needed |
Questions to ask
- Which robotic system is used and how long the practice has used it.
- Whether a robot changes the plan, the time in the chair or the fee.
- What happens if the system cannot be used on the day.
General information about dental implants. Treatment decisions are made with a licensed dentist.
Sources
- Neocis (manufacturer): Yomi FDA clearance announcement. neocis.com
- Alqutaibi AY et al. Robot-assisted dental implant surgery: systematic review of clinical evidence. J Prosthet Dent 2026. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Tahmaseb A et al. Accuracy of static computer-aided implant surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Implants Res 2018. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
