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Restore an arch of damaged or missing teeth. Treat significant bone loss in your upper jaw, even if you have been told you don’t have enough bone to support implants.
A zygomatic dental implant is a type of dental implant used in full mouth implant rehabilitation. They are used in treatments designed to replace the upper arch of teeth where patients are missing all of their natural teeth. Similar to All-On-4 implants, zygomatic implants replace the entire arch using four or more implants, but instead of having all implants placed in the jawbone, the implants are placed in the zygoma, more commonly known as the cheekbone.
Zygomatic implants make use of longer implants than normally used as they need to reach into the cheekbone to provide a stable support for a full arch of teeth from a remote site.
Zygomatic implants are an alternative for patients who do not have the required bone volume in their jaw for a standard All-On-4 procedure. Significant tooth loss often leads to bone atrophy and deterioration of the jaw bones, which leads to bone shrinkage and reshaping. Wearing dentures for many years can have the same effect.
Using the cheekbone provides a very stable and supportive ‘anchor’ area for implants, ensuring patients with significant jaw bone loss can still improve and restore their smiles and function. Zygomatic implants can also be used to restore other failed implant treatments that have caused bone loss compromising retreatment.
Getting zygoma implants offers a variety of benefits for patients:
The first step is a comprehensive examination of your existing dentition and oral cavity, oral health assessment, and 3D bone volume imaging. We only commence treatment when we are confident we can create a safe, predictable, and lasting result.
Using 3D digital scans of your teeth and jawbone, we identify the best locations for each implant and create a virtual design of your prosthetic teeth and new smile.
Completed under general anaesthetic, surgery begins by removing any remaining teeth in the arch and preparing the jaw for the Zygoma implants. These are carefully placed and allowed to heal.
Once your implants are placed, fabricating your new prosthetic teeth takes 1-2 days before they are attached and secured to the implants.
Following your zygomatic implant treatment, we provide you with comprehensive instructions to manage any discomfort and ensure they heal correctly, including maintaining a soft food and liquid diet, using pain relief medication, and returning for regular follow-up appointments and oral hygiene training with our Oral Health Therapist.
We offer new patients a complimentary consultation, where we complete a comprehensive examination of your teeth and oral health, and identify whether you are an appropriate candidate for zygomatic dental implants.
Our friendly team is passionate about creating lifelong smiles for our patients. Book your free initial appointment today.
Few dentists in Australia have been regularly placing dental implants as long as Dr Hillel New. As CDIC’s leading Dental Surgeon, he has been providing exceptional dental care for over 34 years, building a reputation for providing quality, pain-free treatments in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Dr New’s expertise sees him regularly called on to identify and troubleshoot problems many people experience with their dental implants.
His treatment philosophy centres around a commitment to evidence-based dentistry, and he believes in effective communication as the key to treatment success and long-term relationships with his patients.
With over two decades of experience in full mouth implant treatments, Dr New has seen it all, and is passionate about coming up with the perfect solution for every patient. Here are just a few of the happy smiles he’s helped create.
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The cost of zygomatic implants varies with each case, depending on the complexity of the surgery required and the number of implants to be used. Our team will be able to provide a comprehensive breakdown of your zygomatic implants treatment after 3D imaging , a thorough examination and consultation.
Absolutely we do! To make our treatments more accessible, patients can pay for their full mouth implants in weekly instalments, beginning at $102 per week. We offer new patients a complimentary consultation where we complete a comprehensive examination of your teeth and oral health, and identify whether you are an appropriate candidate. We partner with a variety of payment platforms to make treatment as accessible as possible for everyone. Learn more about our payment plans here.
Both types of treatment are forms of full mouth implant rehabilitation. The main difference between them is where the implants are placed. All-On-4® treatment places all four implants into the anterior maxilla jawbone. By contrast, zygomatic implants are placed into the cheekbone when not enough bone is present in the maxilla, helping provide treatment to patients who have lost a lot of bone in their jaws.
Proper aftercare, including both immediately after surgery and in the long-term, can help your teeth replacements last for decades. If you follow the comprehensive instructions given to you by your dentist and attend regular follow-up appointments, your implants can last for a lifetime. However, the bridge of teeth attached to the implants can wear over time, and may require a replacement. Depending on the rate of wear, the bridge may last 3-15 years and some replacements can be arranged in as little as a day.
Zygomatic implants are an ideal solution for patients with severe upper jaw bone loss, anchoring into the cheekbone instead of the jawbone. They can also be a good alternative for denture wearers and those who are deemed ineligible for traditional implants due to bone loss.
Patients with gum disease, trauma, or failed implants may benefit from zygomatic implants, receiving replacement teeth in as little as a few days. However, patients with infection, smokers, diabetics and severe poor oral health may not be suitable candidates.
Zygomatic implants can be completed in as little as 48 hours following a thorough consultative and planning process.
While a generally safe and effective treatment, zygomatic implant surgery does come with risks like any surgical procedure. Some of the potential complications include infection, bleeding, implant failure and sinus infection issues. Long-term problems are uncommon and preventable with careful surgical planning and delivery, and correct aftercare. Following our post-operative care instructions, prioritising your oral hygiene and not smoking will ensure your implants heal correctly and last. We will explain all potential risks to you before beginning treatment.
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