Zygomatic Dental Implants

A Teeth Replacement Solution For Those With The Most Severe Form Of Bone Loss

If you’ve been told you are not a candidate for conventional dental implants or that removable dentures are your only option, Zygomatic implants were designed with you in mind. Zygomatic implants, also known as remote anchorage implants, are placed into the dense bone of the cheek and are an alternative to traditional dental implants and bone grafting when there is insufficient bone in the upper jaw.

Zygomatic implants placed above the upper jaw in the cheekbone allows for anchorage of a full fixed implant denture, enabling the patient to function as if they had natural teeth

A Bone Grafting Alternative

Patients who have moderate, advanced, or even extreme bone loss in the upper jaw typically lack enough bone structure to support dental implants exactly where the teeth used to be.  In cases like these, traditional bone grafting options like sinus lifts and block grafts can have unpredictable results.  These patients benefit from Zygomatic implants which allow implants placed Zygoma, or cheekbone to support a fixed denture. The procedure does not involve a lengthy six month healing process to deliver a fixed denture.

The Process

At Big Island Oral Surgery, we begin with a consultation in which we use advanced technology to gather information pertaining to your case. We use pre-surgical 3D planning with CBCT scans to develop a comprehensive overview. This ensures that each implant is placed with precision and accuracy.

During surgery, we anchor long implant screws in the Zygoma, a thick and solid bone near the sinus, also known as the cheekbone. Typically, the process requires the use of two to four Zygomatic implants in combination with two to four traditional implants. The traditional implants are placed in the anterior region, toward the front of the jaw where the upper front teeth were previously located. If you have teeth that need to be extracted prior to Zygomatic implant placement, they can be removed during this single surgery.

The Benefits Of Zygomatic Dental Implants

Zygomatic implant surgery is safe and predictable, a procedure that is performed every day by our highly skilled surgeons at Big Island Oral Surgery. This revolutionary treatment allows us to send our patients out the door with a fully functional set of teeth. The benefits include:

• Immediate loading of fixed teeth
• No bone grafting or sinus lift
• Quick treatment and recovery time
• Single surgery

Who Can Place Zygomatic Dental Implants

The surgical skill involved in placing Zygomatic implants requires extensive expertise, experience, and training. At Big Island Oral Surgery, Dr. Rotwein been formally trained by foremost experts in the field in Zygomatic implant placement and have perfected the craft of carefully placing each Zygomatic implant.

Does Zygomatic Dental Implants Surgery Hurt?

At Big Island Oral Surgery, your safety and comfort is paramount. For a more comfortable experience, our doctors administer special anti-inflammatory medications through intravenous sedation which reduce post-operative pain. Any discomfort experienced when getting Zygomatic implants is similar to that of regular bone grafting procedures. Most of our patients are surprised by how easy their recovery is. You may have mild bruising, and any pain can be easily managed with over the counter pain medications, such as Ibuprofen and Tylenol.

Big Island Oral Surgery offers life-changing Zygomatic implants to those who have lost teeth in the upper jaw and are unable to have dental implants due to extreme jawbone deterioration and lack of chewing strength. First introduced in Europe in 1988 and then in the United States in 1998, Zygomatic implants have a long-standing success rate.

A solution for those who have been told they have the most severe form of bone loss, Zygomatic implants allow our patients to achieve maximum oral function and an aesthetically pleasing smile. If you’re interested in learning more about our Zygomatic implants, contact us today so we can schedule a consultation. Big Island Oral Surgery Office Phone Number 808-649-5099