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What is Cheekbone (Zygoma) Implant?

Zygoma implant is a form of treatment that we call cheekbone implant. This technique is a technique that we recommend to our patients who have too much melting in the upper jaw bone and not eligable for traditional dental implants. In addition, surgical and prosthetic rehabilitation can be quite difficult in patients with advanced edentulous maxilla after tumor surgery. The purpose of this improvement is not only to provide an acceptable cosmetic, but also to restore oral functions such as swallowing, chewing and vocalization. Patients with severely fused maxilla and other symptoms do not have sufficient bone volume to accommodate standard implants. Cheekbones are bones of sufficient strength and thickness for implant application. With this technique, which is applied to the cheekbone by using specially made implants of 4.5-5 cm length, we can make fixed prosthetic teeth for our patients.

How is Zygoma Implant Treatment Done?

Zygoma implant, that is, cheekbone implant, is a technique that requires more knowledge and skill than normal implant applications. This technique; It is also applied to patients who have lost their upper jaw due to accident, jaw tumor or maxillectomy, as a support for prosthesis construction. In zygoma implant treatment, the implant is placed in the cheekbone.

Who is the Zygoma Implant for?

Zygoma (cheekbone) implant is applied to patients who have insufficient upper jawbone and who have osteoporosis at a level where the All-on-Four technique cannot be applied. Cheekbone implant can be done to any healthy individual.

What are the Points to Consider Before Zygoma Implant Treatment?

There are very sensitive diagnosis and planning stages in the preparation process for the zygoma implant procedure. Before the implant treatment, the patient's tomography should be taken and the anatomical structure of the upper jaw should be examined. An otolaryngologist should also be examined before the implant application. Because the area to be implanted is very close to the sinus area, it is necessary to check whether there is any normality in the patient's sinus area.

What Should Be Done After Zygoma Implant?

In the cheekbone implant, the same conditions that should be considered after normal implant application are applied.

Patients should use the given drugs regularly and should not eat hot food for a few days. In particular, patients should not eat hard foods under any circumstances during the temporary prosthesis period. Patients must be fed a soft diet. The reason for this is to reduce the load on dental implants. Patients can start normal food consumption with permanent prostheses made 3 months after the procedures are performed.

Another important point to be considered is that in case of a fracture in temporary prostheses, it is absolutely necessary to go to the dentist. Because broken prostheses can cause implant loss.

Zygoma Implant application; It is a treatment that provides rapid and high success rate for those with advanced bone loss in the upper jaw.

What is the Success Rate in Zygoma Implants?

For zygoma implants; The fact that the implant provides sufficient support for the functional prosthesis, the absence of suppuration, pain or other possible changes at the maxillary and zygomatic level is taken as a fairly sufficient implant success.

What are the Advantages of Zygoma Implant?

Its biggest advantage is that it can be implanted in patients who cannot be implanted because there is no upper jaw bone.
There is no need for a long and expensive new bone formation process in patients with osteoporosis.
Fixed and rapid prostheses can be made for patients by placing implants in the cheekbones of each patient.
It can be done safely in patients who have had an accident in their upper jaw or whose chin has been removed as a result of diseases such as cancer.

What are the Disadvantages of the Zygoma Implant?

Having a difficult surgery,
Possibility of damage to eye and adjacent tissues, anatomical structures such as facial nerve, infraorbital nerve,
It has disadvantages such as the development of sinusitis after the operation and the difficulty of re-positioning the implant in case of failure of the primary stabilization of the implant.

Am I a Good Candidate for Zygomatic Implants?

Zygomatic implants are designed for patients with severe upper jaw bone loss who are not candidates for standard dental implants and who want to avoid the extended treatment time of bone grafting. Typical candidates include people who have worn upper dentures for many years, patients whose bone has resorbed after tooth loss or previous implant failure, and those who have been told by another clinic that they need a sinus lift or bone graft before implants are possible.

Because zygomatic implants anchor into the cheekbone rather than the jawbone itself, they can often be placed even when there is almost no usable bone volume in the upper jaw. We confirm suitability with a 3D CBCT scan on your first day in Izmir, which shows the quality of your cheekbone and whether a standard implant, a bone graft, or a zygomatic implant is the right option for your case.

The Zygomatic Implant Process at DENTAGLOBAL

Free online consultation. Send us your photos and any existing X-rays or CT scans. We reply with an initial assessment and a written treatment outline.
Examination and imaging in Izmir. A clinical exam and 3D CBCT scan confirm your bone structure and finalise the treatment plan.
Implant placement. The zygomatic implants are placed under sedation or general anaesthesia, anchoring into the cheekbone rather than the resorbed upper jawbone.
Fixed temporary teeth. In most cases a fixed temporary bridge is fitted on the same visit, so you do not leave without teeth.
Healing and final bridge. Once healing is complete, you return for your definitive, custom-made fixed bridge.
Aftercare and guarantee. You receive care instructions, follow-up guidance, and your written guarantee.

Our Guarantee

Zygomatic implants are covered by our standard implant guarantee: 10 years to lifetime cover on the implants themselves. Because every case is different, we provide a personalised quote once we have reviewed your CBCT scan, and patients typically save 50-70% compared to UK and EU clinic prices for equivalent full-arch implant treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Zygomatic Implants

How is a zygomatic implant different from a standard implant?

A standard implant is anchored in the jawbone, while a zygomatic implant is longer and anchors into the cheekbone (zygoma), which is one of the hardest and densest bones in the face. This makes it possible to place fixed teeth even when there is not enough jawbone left for conventional implants.

Will I need a bone graft first?

Usually not. The main advantage of zygomatic implants is that they bypass the need for a bone graft or sinus lift, because they do not rely on the resorbed upper jawbone for support.

Will I be without teeth during treatment?

In most cases, no. A fixed temporary bridge is typically attached on the same visit as implant placement, so you leave Izmir with a functional, natural-looking set of teeth while the implants heal.

Is the procedure painful?

The procedure itself is performed under sedation or general anaesthesia, so you will not feel pain during surgery. Some swelling and discomfort in the days afterwards is normal and is managed with prescribed medication.

How long do zygomatic implants last?

With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, zygomatic implants can last for many years, and they are backed by our 10-year to lifetime guarantee on the implants themselves.

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