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Dental implants are a long-term solution to missing teeth

Dental implant surgery offers a lasting solution for individuals seeking to replace missing or damaged teeth and is best performed by a highly trained and experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon. When you choose one of our certified specialists, you benefit from their extensive knowledge and proficiency in handling the complexities of bone, soft tissue and nerves.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants serve as artificial tooth roots and are made of small titanium rods. These rods are surgically implanted into the jawbone, where they undergo a process called osseointegration, fusing to the surrounding bone. Once the implants have fully healed, they provide a strong and stable foundation for the attachment of replacement teeth.

What if my jawbone is not suitable for a dental implant?

Bone grafts can be performed to augment the jawbone, allowing the appropriate dimensions for the successful placement of a dental implant. In cases in which bone grafts are required, the treatment timeline may be extended compared to cases without grafting. With the use of bone grafts, the outcome can still be as favorable as cases where grafting is unnecessary.

What is the timeline for a dental implant procedure?

The duration of a dental implant procedure can vary based on its complexity. In certain instances, the procedure can be completed in a single day. However, in most cases it will take approximately 8 to 12 weeks for the implant to fully integrate and stabilize before a crown can be placed on it. For more intricate cases, the process may take 3 to 6 months to reach completion.

Implants require a dental team

At Oral Surgery & Implant Specialists BayCare Clinic, we collaborate with your dentist to ensure the best possible outcome for you.

After the dental implant has been placed by our specialist, the restorative dentist takes over and fabricates a prosthetic tooth or crown, ensuring a natural, functional result. The restorative dentist also manages any necessary follow-up care to ensure the long-term success of the dental implant restoration.

Robotic Surgery for Dental Implants

We now offer leading-edge robotic surgery for dental implants!

Yomi is the first and only FDA-cleared robotic system for dental surgery. Since 2016, their revolutionary platform has been assisting clinicians in all phases of implant placement, augmenting their surgical expertise, so they can operate with confidence and efficiency.

What is Yomi®-Enabled Surgery?

Yomi® helps your surgeon by providing precision planning and placement of your implants, so you get a more natural look and feel.

Are robotic procedures new?

Robot-assisted procedures have become the standard of care in medicine. In fact, this approach is used to help more than one million patients every year. Yomi® is the first and only robotic system for oral surgery in the U.S.

Does YOMI® replace my surgeon?

NO, YOMI® does not replace your surgeon. Instead, it complements their surgical skills and expertise by providing precision guidance. Your SURGEON is always in control of THEIR instrumentation.

What can I expect with robot-guided surgery?

If robot-assisted surgery is right for you, our team will develop a personalized treatment plan. Once your procedure is underway, Yomi will use that plan to guide your surgeon with real-time feedback they can feel, hear, and see – so you get optimal results.