Overview
Severe bone loss in the jaw from long-term denture use, advanced gum disease or tooth loss does not necessarily prevent dental implant treatment.
Dr Alex Fibishenko pioneered the creation of All-On-4 Plus® for complex bone loss.
All-On-4 Plus® Premium Providers specialise in these cases using zygomatic implants, Quad Zygoma and bone grafting techniques that can provide a fixed result even when standard implants are not viable.
FAQs
Answers to the questions we hear regularly. If you'd like to discuss anything further, get in touch with our team.
Zygomatic, also known as ‘Zygoma’, are longer than standard dental implants that instead of relying on the 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 severe of cases two zygomatic implants may be placed on each side, which is referred to as Quad Zygoma .
Bone grafting is a crucial technique in dental implantology which is used to rebuild and strengthen jawbone structure where bone volume is insufficient.
This procedure involves adding bone material to areas with low density, creating a solid foundation necessary for successful implant placement.
Commonly used in the upper jaw, especially in the sinus regions, bone grafting enables precise implant positioning and increases long-term stability.
By enhancing bone quality and volume, grafting not only supports the immediate success of implants but also offers future flexibility for additional implants if needed, making it an essential step for patients with compromised jawbone integrity.
In cases of severely limited jawbone structure, zygoma implants paired with bone grafting provide an alternative approach.
This advanced technique uses the zygomatic (cheek) bone for implant anchoring, bypassing areas with insufficient bone in the upper jaw.
When required, bone grafting can further reinforce areas around the zygoma implants, ensuring improved structural support.
This method is especially beneficial for patients with extreme bone loss, offering a solution where conventional implants and grafting may not be feasible.
By strengthening the jaw's foundation, zygoma implants with grafting deliver a reliable and stable option for patients with complex bone conditions.