New York University College of Dentistry is the nation's third dental school to acquire, install and use surgical robotic devices for dental implant surgeries, according to a March 8 news release.
The robot-assisted surgical device, known as Yomi, was developed by Miami-based startup Neocis. It's the first and only such device cleared by the FDA for dental implant surgery thus far. The system uses software to plan dental implantation procedures and provides real-time visual and physical intraoperative guidance.
The two devices will provide an opportunity for the New York City-based university's pre- and postdoctoral students to learn how robotic technology can change and enhance clinical practice and patient care.
Yomi is also being used at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and Morgantown-based West Virginia University School of Dentistry.