DentalNavi Digital Implant Planning Software

DentalNavi is Yakebot’s proprietary digital implant planning software platform, designed to simplify the preoperative workflow for dental implant procedures. The software integrates AI-assisted implant positioning with full surgical planning tools, serving both standalone clinical use and as the planning interface for Yakebot’s autonomous robot system.

Product Overview

Receiving NMPA Class II certification from the Beijing Municipal Drug Administration in July 2022, DentalNavi addresses the growing demand for digital dentistry solutions in China’s expanding implant market. The software processes CBCT imaging data to enable clinicians to plan implant positions with millimeter-level precision, generate surgical guides, and conduct postoperative assessments.

The platform serves as the “brain” of Yakebot’s ecosystem, transforming preoperative imaging into actionable surgical plans that can be executed either through traditional guided surgery techniques or through the Yakebot autonomous robot system.

Key Features

3D Image Visualization: Import and process DICOM-format CBCT scans with multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) views. The software renders detailed 3D models of the patient’s jaw structure, allowing clinicians to assess bone quality, identify anatomical landmarks, and evaluate implant site conditions.

AI-Powered Implant Positioning: Machine learning algorithms analyze bone morphology and suggest optimal implant positions, angles, and depths. The AI module accounts for prosthetic requirements, bone availability, and safety margins from critical structures such as the inferior alveolar nerve and maxillary sinus.

Surgical Guide Design: Integrated CAD functionality enables direct design of surgical drilling templates. The software outputs STL files compatible with standard 3D printers, eliminating the need for separate guide design software.

Robot Integration: When used with the Yakebot autonomous robot system, DentalNavi transfers surgical plans directly to the robot control system. The software defines implant positions, drilling sequences, and motion paths for autonomous execution.

Postoperative Evaluation: Compare planned versus actual implant positions by superimposing preoperative and postoperative CBCT scans. The software calculates coronal deviation, apical deviation, and angular deviation metrics.

Technical Specifications

DentalNavi is Yakebot’s NMPA Class II-approved implant planning software, delivering 0.28mm average placement accuracy through AI positioning, with STL and robot-format outputs from a DICOM-based client-server architecture.

Clinical Workflow

Step 1: Image Acquisition Import patient CBCT scan in DICOM format. The software automatically segments bone structures and identifies relevant anatomy.

Step 2: Case Analysis Review bone density distribution, measure available bone height and width, and identify contraindications. The AI module highlights areas of concern.

Step 3: Implant Planning Position virtual implants in optimal locations using the AI suggestions or manual placement. Adjust angulation and depth while monitoring proximity to critical structures.

Step 4: Prosthetic Verification Evaluate implant positions against prosthetic requirements. The software displays planned crown positions to ensure restorative compatibility.

Step 5: Guide or Robot Output Generate STL files for 3D-printed surgical guides, or export directly to Yakebot robot system for autonomous surgery.

Regulatory Status

Clinical Evidence

Clinical validation studies demonstrated an average implant placement deviation of 0.28mm when using DentalNavi for preoperative planning. Multi-center trials involving 100 cases achieved patient satisfaction rates of 98.6%. The software’s deviation warning system automatically alerts clinicians when planned positions exceed safety thresholds, prompting plan revision before surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can DentalNavi be used without the Yakebot robot?

Yes. DentalNavi functions as a standalone planning platform, outputting STL files for traditional surgical guides compatible with any 3D printer. The robot integration is an optional advanced feature.

What CBCT scanners are compatible with DentalNavi?

DentalNavi accepts standard DICOM files from major CBCT scanner manufacturers. The software processes various field-of-view sizes and resolution settings commonly used in dental imaging.

How does the AI implant positioning work?

The AI module analyzes bone morphology, density distribution, and anatomical landmarks to suggest implant positions that optimize primary stability while maintaining safe distances from critical structures. Clinicians can accept, modify, or override AI suggestions.