Dental Implants in Clearwater, FL

Losing a tooth changes more than your smile. It affects how you eat, speak, and feel about yourself. At Andrew J. Holloman DDS & Associates, we have invested in the most advanced implant technology available anywhere, so you can rebuild your smile with complete confidence. We are now proud to offer the Yomi S robotic implant system, the first and only FDA-cleared robotic platform for dental implant surgery in the United States.

Yomi S Robotic Implants: The Most Precise Way to Place Your New Tooth

Traditional implant surgery relies on the surgeon’s skill and judgment alone. Yomi S changes that. Before your procedure begins, Dr. Holloman maps your entire jaw using advanced 3D imaging and plans the precise placement of every implant digitally. On procedure day, the Yomi S robotic arm provides real-time haptic guidance, ensuring that each implant is placed at the exact position, angle, and depth that was planned. Every time.

This level of precision is not just impressive technology. It translates to real benefits for you as a patient.

  • Robotic Precision: Implants placed to exact specifications every time
  • Less Invasive: Often no need to cut the gum tissue (flapless surgery)
  • Faster Recovery: Less tissue disruption means less swelling and less downtime
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Yomi S Implant Robot

How Robotic Guidance Improves Your Implant Outcome

With traditional implant surgery, even the most skilled surgeon works with a degree of variability. With Yomi S, your implant is placed using real-time robotic guidance that continuously checks against your 3D surgical plan, correcting for any drift before it happens. The result is a level of consistency and accuracy that benefits patients with complex anatomy, limited bone, or multiple implants especially.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are a uniquely-designed type of dental restoration that has transformed the way in which dentists are able to replace missing teeth. They are different in that they don’t rely on any support from neighboring teeth. Instead, they are secured on to a titanium post that acts as an artificial root. This post is inserted through the gums into the jaw at a pre-determined location. It is long enough to anchor right down in the jaw while extending a little out of the top of the gum tissue so that the visible part of the implant can be attached.

The success of dental implants hinges on a process known as osseointegration. This refers to the natural healing of the living bone in the jaw around the titanium implant post – a process which can take several months. However, once complete, the implanted post is secured permanently into the jaw, giving the restoration total stability and security. Although you will be fitted with a temporary crown while osseointegration takes place, eventually you will be given a custom-designed crown, created exactly in the shape, size, and color needed to blend seamlessly with your other teeth and make your dental implant impossible to spot.

Before an implant can be placed, careful planning is undertaken. This involves using CT scans and x-rays to examine the jaw and ensure that it is healthy and dense enough to support the implant post. Your dental implant specialist will also be very careful not to affect any other structures within the mouth and jaw, such as large blood vessels or nerves.

Types of dental implants

In addition to single dental implants, which require one implant post for every crown, there are several other ways in which dental implant technology is utilized to produce dental restorations. This includes the provision of:

  • Implant-supported bridges
  • Implant-supported full or partial dentures
  • Same day / All on 4 dentures

The latter varieties are used when a patient has more than one missing tooth. In most instances, it is possible to support a number of porcelain crowns on a smaller number of implant posts. For example, in All-On-4 same day dental implants, an entire arch of artificial teeth can be supported on just 4 implant posts.

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Dental implants offer patients a number of different benefits over more conventional restorations. These include the following:

  • Increased resilience. Dental implants are stronger than any other type of restoration.
  • Longevity. With the right care, your implants could last longer than a quarter of a century!
  • Discretion. Dental implants are widely considered to be the most discreet of any type of restoration thanks the custom-designing of the crowns to fit with your natural teeth. They also don’t slip or move around like some other types of tooth restoration.
  • No need to remove them. If you opt for implant-supported dentures, there is no need to remove them to eat. Instead, you can enjoy the full function of your teeth without compromise.
  • Better oral health. Since they are permanent, dental implants can be cleaned in exactly the same way as normal teeth. Although they can’t decay, daily brushing, flossing and cutting back on dental-health-damaging-habits can help to ensure your smile is unrivaled for as long as possible.

Want to know more about dental implants? If you have further questions or you are ready to schedule a consultation to discuss your candidacy for this revolutionary solution, please don’t hesitate to contact our office in Clearwater, FL today.

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Dental Implants FAQs

What is the Yomi S robotic implant system?

Yomi S is the first and only FDA-cleared robotic system designed specifically for dental implant surgery. It uses 3D imaging and real-time haptic guidance to help Dr. Holloman place implants with a level of precision that is not possible with traditional techniques alone.

Is robotic implant surgery safe?

Yes. The Yomi S system is FDA-cleared and has been used in thousands of implant procedures. The robot does not perform surgery on its own. The robot provides feedback in real time to Dr. Holloman to ensure every implant matches the digital plan exactly.

Does robotic implant surgery hurt more?

Typically less. Because robotic guidance often allows for flapless surgery with no cutting of gum tissue, most patients experience less discomfort and swelling compared to traditional implant placement.

How much does robotic implant surgery cost?

The cost depends on the number of implants and your individual treatment plan. We offer flexible financing and are currently running a $2,500 summer savings offer. Your free consultation will include a full cost breakdown.

Is Dr. Holloman the only dentist in Clearwater offering Yomi S?

Yes. Andrew J. Holloman DDS & Associates is currently the only practice in the Clearwater area offering Yomi S robotic implant surgery.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a prosthetic made from titanium that is used to replace the roots of a missing tooth. Dental implants are shaped like a cylinder and somewhat resemble a screw because they have a ridged texture. A dental implant is embedded into the jawbone so that a process called “osseointegration” can occur. Osseointegration means that the bone surrounding an implant will fuse around it to hold it in place, similarly to how bone holds the roots of teeth in place. A single dental implant can hold a restoration like a crown while a series of dental implants can hold a full arch of teeth (a denture).

Am I a candidate for dental implants?

Candidates for dental implants normally have adequate bone density, decent oral health, and no signs of periodontal disease. Some patients who have lost bone mass may require bone grafts so that dental implants have enough support. Other patients may require periodontal therapy as well before receiving a dental implant.
Determining whether a person is a candidate for implant dentistry is a careful process that involves closely reviewing a person’s health history and their current state of oral health. The only way to be certain if dental implants meet your tooth replacement needs is to schedule a consultation. At your consultation, a physical examination is performed and information about your health history is gathered. Consultations are a wonderful opportunity for patients to ask questions or voice concerns.

How do implants prevent bone loss?

Bone loss commonly accompanies tooth loss. The roots of our teeth keep the jaw stimulated and active. When teeth are missing, their roots are no longer able to stimulate bone. Unstimulated bone is often lost due to atrophy. The body commonly resorbs bone that is inactive. Other tooth replacement methods only replace the visible structures of teeth and lay on top of the gums. Dental implants, however, are loaded into and secured by the jawbone. Since titanium is a biocompatible material, implants will stimulate the jaw the way that natural teeth do to minimize bone atrophy.

How much do implants cost?

The price of receiving dental implants can vary from person to person. This is because every implantation case is different due to patients’ unique needs and circumstances. Receiving dental implants involves more than just placing the implant in the jaw. Patients require checkups after their initial procedures to ensure that the implant is stabilizing, which is a process that takes some time. Moreover, some people require preliminary treatments like tooth extractions and tissue grafts prior to receiving their implant. Since so many factors can affect the cost of dental implants, it is recommended to speak with our staff about estimates after one’s consultation. Our team can determine estimates based on our dentist’s customized recommendations. mulas that won’t harm tooth enamel or permanently increase tooth sensitivity.