Told you can't have implants because of bone loss in the upper jaw? Learn how zygomatic implants anchored in the cheekbone can give you fixed teeth.
Some patients who have worn dentures for many years, or lost teeth long ago, are told they don't have enough bone in the upper jaw for dental implants. For them, zygomatic implants can be a life-changing option.
Why Does Bone Loss Happen?
After teeth are lost, the jawbone slowly shrinks because it no longer receives the stimulation of chewing. In the upper jaw, the sinuses can also expand into the space. Over time, very little bone may remain for conventional implants.
What Are Zygomatic Implants?
Zygomatic implants are longer implants that pass through the upper jaw and anchor in the zygomatic bone (cheekbone), which stays dense even when the jawbone has shrunk. They are usually combined with regular implants at the front to support a fixed full-arch bridge.
Benefits
- Fixed teeth for patients with severe upper jaw bone loss
- Often avoids extensive bone grafting and sinus lifts
- Shorter overall treatment time than grafting followed by implants
- In suitable cases, temporary fixed teeth soon after surgery
- No more loose upper dentures
Who Is a Candidate?
Zygomatic implants suit adults with significant bone loss in the upper jaw who want fixed teeth and are healthy enough for the procedure. A detailed 3D scan is essential to plan treatment safely.
Is the Procedure Safe?
Zygomatic implants are an established, advanced procedure. With careful 3D planning and an experienced implant team, they have good long-term results. Your surgeon will explain the benefits, risks and recovery in detail.
Alternatives to Consider
- Bone grafting and sinus lift followed by conventional implants
- Basal implants in some cases
- Implant-supported overdentures
A consultation with a 3D scan helps determine the best option for your bone and your goals.
Related treatment: read more about Zygomatic Implants in Mohali at Urja Dental Clinic.
Book a Visit at Urja Dental Clinic, Mohali
If you have any of these concerns, book a consultation at Urja Dental Clinic, S.S.S. (Bay Shop) 74, Sector 60, Phase 3B2, Mohali. We are easy to reach from Phase 3B1, Phase 5, Phase 7, Kharar and Chandigarh. Call +91 86999 69619 or +91 78890 93147, or book online.
