Overview
Zygomatic Implants, also known as ‘Zygoma’, are longer than standard dental implants that instead of relying on jawbone, transverse the poor area of your upper jaw to anchor into the underside of the cheekbones from the inside through the sinus space. This approach is used for severely resorbed upper jaws and is designed to facilitate immediate rehabilitation with fixed replacement teeth.
The zygoma implants are inserted in the back section from within the mouth, along with one or more additional regular implants in the front part of your jaw, or in the most sever of cases two zygomatic implants may be placed on each side, which is referred to as Quad Zygoma .
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FAQs
Answers to common questions. If you'd like to discuss anything further, get in touch with our team.
An alternative to Zygoma Implants is bone grafting.
A method that we used in the past involved getting this bone from the hip.
However this method has been associated in the literature with significant risks and higher failures.
A more common approach used today is Sinus Grafting using a bovine bone mineral.
Zygomatic implants are typically recommended in cases where the upper jaw has severe bone loss (atrophy) due to long-term tooth loss or denture use.
Other reasons may include:
Infection or gum disease (periodontitis) has destroyed significant upper jawbone
- Severely resorbed upper jaws where there is not enough bone to support other implants
- When there has been other implant failures
- When there is inadequate bone for standard bone grafting
If you have been told you have severe bone loss in the upper jaw, you may be a a candidate.It is important to get assessed for suitability from a dentist. You can book a CBCT scan and consultation with an All-On-4 Plus® Premium Provider who can assist you with your request.
No and like standard dental implants they are fixed in the bone. They support a permanently attached bridge which can be removed by your provider for maintenance or adjustments.