Yomi Robotic Implant System
Robotic precision for dental implant surgery.
We use the Yomi robotic implant system — the first and only FDA-cleared robotic device for dental implant surgery — primarily for full-arch All-on-X cases, where its real-time tracking and sub-millimeter accuracy compound across multiple implants placed during a single procedure. We are proud to bring this technology to our patients.
The basics
What is the Yomi robot?
Yomi is a robotic guidance system designed specifically for dental implant surgery. It is not an autonomous robot — your dentist remains in full control throughout the procedure. What Yomi does is translate the digital surgical plan into the procedure itself, with a level of precision the human hand cannot match alone.
Here is how that works in practice. Before the procedure, Dr. Jackson designs exactly where each implant should go using your 3D CBCT scan and three-dimensional planning software. During the procedure, Yomi tracks the position of your jaw in real time and physically guides the drill to follow that plan — angle, depth, and location, all matched to within fractions of a millimeter. If you move, the robot tracks the movement. If the drill is heading off-plan, the robot resists. When the implant reaches the planned depth, the robot provides a physical "hard stop."
It is the same category of technology that has been used in orthopedic and neurosurgery for years — applied specifically to dental implants.
Choosing the right approach
When we use Yomi (and when we use a custom surgical guide instead)
Dental implant placement at our practice is guided by one of two approaches, both rooted in the same digital plan:
Yomi robotic guidance is most valuable for All-on-X full-arch cases — where four to six implants need to be placed in coordinated positions, where small angular deviations compound across the arch, and where real-time patient tracking matters most. We also use Yomi for select complex single or multiple-implant cases when the situation calls for it.
Custom 3D-printed surgical guides are typically the right approach for single-tooth and multi-tooth implant cases. Dr. Jackson designs and 3D-prints each surgical guide himself, in our in-house lab — he has produced more than 300 of them for his own implant cases. For most non-full-arch cases, a well-designed custom guide delivers excellent accuracy with a streamlined surgical workflow.
The decision is based on what your specific case requires. Both approaches deliver precision; we choose based on what is right for your situation.
Why we invested
Why we invested in this technology
Implant placement accuracy shapes everything that follows. An implant placed even slightly off-axis can affect the final crown's appearance, create cleaning difficulties, distribute bite forces unevenly, or crowd nearby anatomy like nerves and sinuses. The closer the placement matches the planned position, the better the long-term outcome.
For full-arch and select complex cases, Yomi gives us the benefits of digital planning with real-time tracking and the ability to adjust during the surgical procedure. Dr. Jackson invested in Yomi because of how meaningfully it raises the standard of care for these cases. It is an exceptional piece of equipment — a precision-guided surgical robot that, until recent years, was simply not available for dental implant placement.
How it works
Your Yomi-guided procedure, step by step
- 1
3D imaging.
A CBCT scan captures the full anatomy of your jaw — bone density, nerve locations, sinus position, neighboring teeth — in three dimensions.
- 2
Digital surgical plan.
Dr. Jackson designs where the final teeth need to be, then plans the implant positions backward from that result — accounting for bone, esthetics, and bite forces. You see the plan before treatment begins.
- 3
Robotic-guided placement.
On the day of your procedure, the Yomi handpiece guides the drill along the planned path. The robot tracks your jaw position continuously, even if you move. The doctor controls every motion; the robot ensures the path stays exactly on plan.
- 4
Confirmation and restoration.
Implants are placed within sub-millimeter accuracy of the plan. We confirm placement and proceed with healing — and in many cases, with next-day provisional teeth.
Benefits
What this means for your experience
- Greater accuracy. Yomi has been shown to outperform unguided surgery, static guides, and dynamic navigation in published clinical studies.
- Less invasive. Many Yomi cases are flapless — no incisions, no sutures, less bleeding.
- Smoother healing. Smaller surgical sites mean less swelling and a more comfortable recovery.
- Real-time tracking. If you shift in the chair, the robot follows. The plan stays accurate even with movement.
- Adaptable. Unlike rigid static guides, Yomi allows adjustments during the procedure if conditions call for it.
- The right approach, for the right case. Yomi is not the only digital workflow we use — we also use custom 3D-printed surgical guides for many implant cases. Yomi earns its place when robotic real-time tracking provides clear added value, especially for full-arch cases.
Side by side
How Yomi compares to other approaches
| Unguided | Static Surgical Guide | Yomi Robotic Guidance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | Variable, operator-dependent | Good, fixed to a template | Highest accuracy, sub-millimeter |
| Patient movement | Affects outcome | Affects outcome | Tracked and corrected in real time |
| Adjustments during procedure | Possible | Difficult or impossible | Yes, during the procedure |
| Visibility for the doctor | Full | Often obstructed by guide | Full |
| Flapless surgery possible | Rarely | Sometimes | Frequently |
| Plan-to-placement workflow | Mental and visual | Physical template | Digital, end-to-end |
A relatively rare technology
Yomi's place in modern dentistry
Yomi is a relatively new and uncommon technology. Approximately 200 Yomi systems have been installed in dental practices nationally, and the platform has assisted in more than 100,000 osteotomies (the precise drilling of the implant site) since its FDA clearance in 2016. The latest generation of the system, Yomi S, was approved by the FDA in late 2025.
Practices that adopt Yomi typically do so, as we did, because of the precision and consistency it brings to implant care. We are proud to make this level of technology available to our patients.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Yomi
Is the robot performing the surgery?
No. Your dentist is performing the procedure — Yomi is a guidance system, similar in concept to how GPS guides a driver. The doctor controls every motion of the drill; the robot ensures that motion stays on the planned path.
Is robotic implant surgery safe?
Yomi is FDA-cleared specifically for dental implant surgery. Robotic-assisted procedures have been used safely in medicine for decades and have been used in dentistry since Yomi's first FDA clearance in 2016. Published studies consistently show robotic guidance improves accuracy and reduces complications compared to unguided approaches.
Will my case be done with Yomi?
It depends. We use Yomi primarily for full-arch (All-on-X) cases, where its advantages are most pronounced. For most single-tooth and multi-tooth implants, we use a custom 3D-printed surgical guide that Dr. Jackson designs and fabricates himself for each case. Both approaches are rooted in the same 3D digital plan and both deliver excellent precision. We will discuss the right approach for your case at your consultation.
How many practices use Yomi?
Yomi is a relatively new technology. Approximately 200 practices nationwide have adopted it. Practices that invest in Yomi typically prioritize digital precision and the long-term outcomes that better implant placement produces. We are proud to make this technology available to our patients in Central Florida.
Curious whether Yomi is right for your case?
The best way to find out is a consultation and 3D scan. We will show you the technology, walk through your options, and explain exactly what your case would look like — including timeline, cost, and recovery — before you leave the appointment.