Implant Sf - Dr. Sassan Kafayi DDS

Shane · 5 out of 5 stars · 5 months ago

Hands down the best experience I ever had in a dental office during my appointment. First of all Dr Kafayi Is a very kind, soft spoken with great bedside manner dental expert. Dr. Kafayi earned his undergraduate degree in Molecular Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 1994. He currently serves as a part-time faculty member at the University of the Pacific, helping train the next generation of dentists. His staff worked with my insurance to get the best in network prices for the procedures that was done. He continually invests in state-of-the-art technology to ensure his patients receive the very best in modern dental care. I had an implant done with the help of a robot in his office in a matter of few minutes without any pain or discomfort. Today, the next day even last night I felt no pain or discomfort. I’m only taking Advil for inflammation and prescription antibiotics. I also had 3 fillings and preps done to get them ready for 3 crowns all done at one visit using some cutting edge devices that I have never seen or heard of before. I was just reading about Dr Kafayi that as part of his ongoing commitment to professional development, Dr. Kafayi has completed numerous continuing education courses. Notably, he finished the rigorous two-year program at the world-renowned Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education (F.A.C.E.), where the focus is on diagnosing and treating TMJ and bite (occlusion) issues . When you step into his dental office, you will see that every room has a breathtaking view in a very tranquil environment. And last not least Dr Kafayi and his Crew make you feel right at home with their kindness and hospitality.

Adi Wise · 5 out of 5 stars · 2 months ago

I’m grateful that every trip to see Dr. Kafayi and Daisy, my hygienist, is a pleasure. The office is immaculate, location convenient, and all the staff are very kind and good at their specialties. I’ve been going to this office for over 14 years and a few referred friends who are also very satisfied clients. I primarily need cleanings, but when I did have a more involved dental procedure, they used state of the art mapping and 3D printing technology and it went exactly as planned. Keep up the great work!

Christopher Jackson · 5 out of 5 stars · 2 months ago

Dr. Kafayi has been my dentist for over 10 years. He is extremely knowledgeable, competent, and kind. He has made all of my dental procedures (from simple fillings to porcelain crowns) painless. He has an excellent bedside manner and uses the best dental technologies available. His staff, including Daisy, Serguei, and Tanisha, are all very professional. I highly recommend Dr. Kafayi to anyone looking for an outstanding dentist.

d'andre · 5 out of 5 stars · a month ago

Outstanding!!!

Having had all of my upper teeth removed after a failed $9000+ implant bridge, and suffering through 6 months of a full upper removable denture - which worked ok (only if I didn't try to eat, LOL!), I was determined to get a full permanent upper (maxillary) implant arch. 

But being 82 years old and on a fixed income (SSI and Vet Benefits) and not wanting to throw away limited funds, I did a lot of research as to my options and visited different implant specialists. 

In my research, I learned that often dentists recommend implants with removable "snappers" to reduce the initial cost. But they require removal at night and the plastic that holds them in place may have to be replaces every 6 months, resulting in continuing cost.

I decided that a permanent implant arch is what I wanted have done. For the strongest bond, I wanted to get the 6 implants ("All-in-6") for greater bite force distributed more evenly and with a higher implant survival rates. But I was also concerned about my bone density due to my age (which caused the previous implant bridge failure) and implants encroaching on my sinus cavities. 

That's when I learned about YOMI robotic surgery, a highly specialized medical device that requires an investment of over $150-$200K, used by an elite teir (1%) of U.S. dentists.  

The robot utilizes the patient's 3D scans to track oral anatomy in real time,to guide the exact angle, depth, and three-dimensional location of the implant.The robotic arm dynamically prevents deviations from the pre-planned surgical path and automatically stops drilling once the optimal, safe depth is reached, protecting critical nerves and sinuses, performing surgery with smaller incisions, less tissue cutting, and significantly faster patient recovery times.

There are only a few dentists in Northern California that use the YOMI robot.  Dr. Sassan Kafayi is one of them. He is a graduate of University of the Pacific Dental School, and I was impressed that he was appointed there as a part-time faculty teaching practical clinical skills and supervising dental students. 

I asked by personal dentist and friend for a second opinion on Dr Kafayi and my decision. When I told him that he used the YOMI robot, he said no question that I should go with him. He said he has heard so much about the YOMI but had never had the chance to view it in action, and if I wouldn't mind, would I ask Dr Kafayi if he could come to watch the procedure. Dr Kafayi said he would be honored to host and so we scheduled the procedure.

The implant procedure went well and very painless, even without general anesthesia. Dr Kafayi and Serguey, his excellent assistant, worked as a high tech YOMI team, positioning and monitoring the YOMI robot arm. My dentist friend was in the room observing and asking questions, and was extremely impressed by the robot and the team.

I am now enjoying my temporary upper arch teeth, waiting for the permanent implants in 3-6 months.

I rate and recommend  Dr Kafayi and his whole team as superior, an outstanding implant experience was provided by his whole office. He is personable and kind, and explains himself well. 10 stars, would not be too much to award this practice!

caridad lopez · 5 out of 5 stars · 5 months ago

After having 2nd thoughts of seeing a new dentist after 20 years with the same dentist I am beyond grateful that I made the right decision to move forward in my treatment with Dr. Kafayi. His experience and expertise are reassuring that he wants to give you the best smile and solution ever!! His team is very kind and caring towards me and I love that I found an office as efficient as Dr. Kafayi♡ I would highly recommend this office to everyone.