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 dentures are your only option, zygomatic implants were designed with you in mind. Zygomatic implants, also known as rescue implants, are an alternative to traditional dental implants and bone grafting when there is insufficient bone in the upper jaw.

A Bone Grafting Alternative

Patients who have moderate, advanced, or even extreme resorption in the upper jaw and do not have enough bone structure to support dental implants would benefit from zygomatic implants—a non-removable appliance that attaches to the zygoma, or cheekbone. The procedure does not involve bone grafting (or the lengthy six-month healing period), so implants can be placed immediately.

Zygomatic Implants The Process

At Peoria Oral & Implant 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 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.

The Benefits Of Zygomatic Implants

Zygomatic implant surgery is generally safe and predictable, a procedure that is comfortably performed under IV sedation by Dr. Pollaccia at Peoria Oral & Implant Surgery. This revolutionary treatment allows us to place immediate loaded implants which your dentist can place teeth on the same day. The benefits include:

• Immediate loading of fixed teeth
• No bone grafting
• Affordability
• Comfort through IV sedation
• Quick treatment and recovery time
• Single surgery
• No sinus lift

Who Can Place Zygomatic Implants

The surgical skill involved in placing zygomatic implants requires extensive expertise, experience, and training. At Peoria Oral & Implant Surgery, Dr. Pollaccia has been formally trained in zygomatic placement and has perfected the craft of carefully placing each zygomatic implant.

Does Zygomatic Implant Surgery Hurt?

At Peoria Oral & Implant Surgery, your safety and comfort is paramount. For a more comfortable experience, Dr. Pollaccia will perform your surgery under intravenous sedation. Any discomfort experienced when getting zygomatic implants is similar to that of regular dental implant and bone grafting procedures. Most of our patients are surprised by how easy their recovery is. You will have mild swelling and bruising which is limited with IV anti-inflammatories medication administered during your surgery, and any pain can is typically managed with over the counter pain medications, such as Ibuprofen and Tylenol.

Peoria Oral & Implant 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. Peoria Oral & Implant Surgery Phone Number 623-230-2297