Yomi S Robotic Systems Gain FDA Pterygoid Clearance
The platform now supports high-precision placement of implants in the posterior arch using robotic navigation.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Robotics
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The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the Neocis Yomi S robotic platform to assist in placing pterygoid dental implants. This regulatory approval allows surgeons to use robotic assistance for technically challenging procedures involving deep anatomy and precise angulations.
Why it matters
Pterygoid implants are notoriously difficult due to their steep posterior angles, making them a high-precision surgery. Robotic assistance can standardize these complex placements by providing steady, guided navigation in deep anatomical spaces.
The system guides the placement of implants measuring 15 to 24 millimeters in length at precise 17 to 45 degree posterior arch angulations. This clearance follows a verification and validation program that confirmed the procedure is safe for trained dental professionals.
The players
Neocis
A medical robotics company based in Miami that develops the Yomi surgical platform for dental implant surgery.
FDA
The United States federal agency responsible for regulating medical devices and granting market clearance via the 510(k) pathway.
The details
The Yomi S platform operates as a robotic-assisted surgical system that provides haptic guidance to help surgeons navigate complex anatomy. By utilizing pre-operative planning software, the system tracks the drill position relative to the patient's bone structure. Human factors validation demonstrated that clinicians could accurately execute the steep 17 to 45 degree approach required for pterygoid implants without deviating from planned trajectories.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: Neocis announced the FDA clearance for pterygoid implant placement.
The Tech Race
Neocis is actively expanding the clinical scope of its Yomi S platform to compete with conventional manual techniques for high-difficulty dental surgeries. This approval represents a milestone in moving robotic assistance from routine implant placement into advanced posterior arch applications.
Dental surgeons already utilizing the Yomi S system will gain the ability to perform pterygoid placements with robotic guidance. Patients requiring these specific implants may see increased surgical precision once their local clinics implement the updated navigation protocols.
The takeaway
Robotic assistance is increasingly bridging the gap between manual dental procedures and the extreme precision required for posterior anatomy. Watch for updates on clinical adoption rates as providers verify the new software workflow in practice.
Further reading
For more on the current capabilities of surgical automation, see our coverage in Robotics.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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