A job well done is always worth being proud of - and 1,000 jobs? Well, that's worth celebrating. Our Smoler Smiles team is very excited to announce Dr. Smoler has placed 1,000 same-day dental implants —not all in one day, of course.
Dr. Smoler has reached the milestone thanks to Yomi®, the first robotic-assisted guidance system for dental implant surgery. To celebrate this achievement, we want to share some of the benefits this treatment has to offer.
An Incredible Achievement
Dr. Smoler is not only the first Yomi provider in Michigan but also the first physician in the Midwest to use robotics to place over 1,000 implants. This aligns with our dental office’s mission, which is to change patients' lives by offering treatment that benefits people from Metro Detroit and beyond.
Yomi is an FDA-approved medical assistant that helps conduct dental implant surgery more accurately, leading to shorter treatment times and faster recovery rates.
The secret to this groundbreaking treatment is more than cutting-edge technology: the technicians behind Neocis work hard to provide support and education to each and every practitioner, ensuring this tech is utilized properly. That’s why we’re proud to partner with them.
This allows for precision and guided implant placement with fewer incisions, minimal invasion, and overall more affordable surgery.
Who Is Dr. Smoler?
Native to the Detroit area, Dr. Bruce Smoler is an expert in family and implant dentistry. Following three years of undergraduate studies, he enrolled in Northwestern University Dental School, took part in multiple externship programs handling complex cases, and finished a rigorous three-year surgical dentistry program focused on implant dentistry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
That’s about, in total, 6,000 hours of continuing education. Expert in every aspect of implant placement and maintenance, Dr. Smoler's career objective is to use implant dentistry to improve patients' appearance, sense of well-being, and quality of life.
Today, he’s achieving that with the help of Yomi. In the words of Dr. Smoler: “If we have a better way to provide guided surgery, why wouldn't a patient want that?”
What Is Yomi, and Why Is It Changing Implant Dentistry?
Yomi is a robot that helps medical professionals perform dental implant surgery more effectively and efficiently. Robotic assistance is becoming a standard of care in medicine, be it for identifying potential illnesses, helping prepare surgical rooms, and now even assisting with surgeries.
Now, dentistry patients can benefit, too, thanks to Yomi’s robotic-assisted dental implant surgery. Yomi greatly streamlines workflows in implant practices by doing away with the need for surgical guides, allowing patients to get their smiles back in as little as one visit.
By examining 3D imaging, Yomi is able to create a customized surgical plan for every patient. Based on this customized treatment plan, the implant’s robotic haptics guide the dentist’s hand throughout the procedure, resulting in smaller incisions, no sutures, and a less invasive and more accurate implant surgery.
Yomi can track and follow your movements no matter how much you move, allowing it to seamlessly adapt to you even during surgery. Furthermore, Dr. Smoler maintains direct visualization during the entire dental implant process, adjusting dynamically as needed based on his own clinical expertise and knowledge.
All of this allows for an accurate, natural-looking restoration that takes less recovery time—and all the struggles that come with it. Other advantages of Yomi for patients are:
- Developing a personalized treatment plan
- Placing dental implants precisely using robotic assistance
- Needing fewer visits to the dental office
- Effectively integrating with the jawbone to create a firm, safe bite
- Offering a long-term restoration for missing teeth
- Protecting the health of the jawbone
- Maintaining natural facial contours
Frequently Asked Questions About Yomi-Guided Implants
Oftentimes, what we don’t know scares us, and that’s normal. Even with 1,000 happy patients to attest, you may have some doubts, so here are some FAQs about Yomi guided implant surgery:
- What is Different About Yomi Dental Implant Surgery?
What distinguishes Yomi-enabled surgery from conventional methods is its accuracy and efficiency. The most used surgical method for dental implant surgery is freehand, and while the professional's years of studies attest that it’s safe, technology has opened the door to more effective methods.
Yomi overcomes these limitations, like waiting for 3D-printed guides, by offering improvised accuracy, resulting in better results and less surgical time.
- Does Yomi Replace a Dental Surgeon?
While robotic assistance can be impressive, it does not replace the work of a dental surgeon. Dr. Smoler must always be present, complementing the information provided with his skill, expertise, and precision guidance.
He's always in control of handling the instruments and makes minute corrections in real time if necessary.
- Why Does Yomi Result in Less Sutures?
With Yomi, you can develop a plan and guide where the implant is going to be, so allowing you to place the implant precisely. This results in fewer sutures and shorter surgical times.
Moreover, upon further review, you can change the planned location in just 30 seconds.
- How Does Yomi Reduce the Costs of Surgery?
In the past, planning for implant surgery involved several scans of the patient’s face, designing a 3D guide, developing a plan for surgery, and printing it. All of this had to be done between 1-3 weeks before the surgery. If you suddenly had to change your plan, that guide—and all the work—became worthless.
On the other hand, Yomi does all of that digitally. Adjustments take less than 30 minutes, resulting in lower costs.
Get Robotic Dental Implants in One Day with Yomi and Dr. Smoler!
Surgical robotics has transformed multiple medical disciplines, and dentistry is no exception. Alongside Dr. Smoler, technology is bringing innovation and superior benefits to patients.
Today, we’re proud to celebrate the milestone of having helped 1,000 patients thanks to it. If you want to experience these unique benefits for yourself, reach out to Smoler Smiles today to schedule a consultation. If you’re thinking about making a positive change for your dental health, just imagine that an incredible new smile can potentially be one dental visit away!