Yijie Liang

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Yijie Liang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and oral implantology, whose work is redefining the boundaries of autonomous surgical systems. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted implant surgery, zygomatic implant placement, and the development of semi-autonomous surgical workflows for complex maxillofacial reconstructions. Liang’s major contributions lie in demonstrating the clinical viability of robotic systems for high-risk procedures, particularly in patients with severe maxillary atrophy where traditional approaches are challenging. His landmark 2023 study on autonomous robotic surgery for zygomatic implants, with 36 citations, provided the first proof-of-concept for fully robotic placement of immediately loaded full-arch prostheses. This work was complemented by his in vitro study on a semi-autonomous two-stage dental robotic technique, which garnered 21 citations and established a reproducible framework for integrating robotic precision into implant dentistry. Liang’s research has been instrumental in bridging the gap between engineering and clinical practice, showing that robotic systems can achieve the sub-millimeter accuracy required for zygomatic implants while reducing surgical time and invasiveness. His achievements have positioned him as a leading voice in the emerging field of computer-aided implant surgery, with implications for expanding access to complex dental rehabilitation.