Zygoma implants
Zygomatic dental implants are a safe solution for severe bone loss. The zygomatic implant treatment involves the placement of one or up to 4 implants in the cheekbone to support fixed teeth.
What is a Zygoma Implant & who is it for?
Designed specifically for patients with bone loss, zygomatic implants are tilted and much longer than those used in traditional dental implant procedures. While traditional implants are placed in the jawbone, surgeons utilize the zygomatic implant's length to securely place them in the patient's cheekbone (zygoma).
Should the upper jaw be very deficient in bone even in the anterior region, then double Zygoma implants may have to be inserted into both sides of the available cheekbone to support an upper set of replacement teeth.
1
Diagnostic with CT scan or X-rays
A CT scan or appropriate x-rays is usually taken to ascertain bone quality and quantity
2
General Anaesthetic
with a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Nuffield Dental.
3
Full set of Teeth connected
to the implants after 1-3 days
Steps of the Zygoma Implant Treatment
This procedure is done by Dr Kumar typically under Local Anaesthesia. Patients may opt for Intravenous Sedation and General Anaesthesia as well.
