Cost of an implant, at least in the US, is a small part of the total procedure cost (dentist's fees, malpractice insurance, etc.). Total implant price tag (shar

Cost of an implant, at least in the US, is a small part of the total procedure cost (dentist's fees, malpractice insurance, etc.). Total implant price tag (shared between patient and his insurance), might be $5k for a single tooth. This is prohibitive for many people. I wonder if advances in robotics can be coupled with lower implant costs to provide a significantly lower cost alternative. Robotics can help lower dentist fees (lower skill level) and also limit or eliminate malpractice risks by limiting human's role. Not everyone would want the robot-driven implant from just out of dental school nurse, but I think it can be a decent option for many patients.