Zygomatic Implants
A new technology was developed in Europe to do upper jaw dental implant treatments without using the hipbone graft. This ‘graft-less technique’, also called the ‘Zygoma technique’ (developed by Prof. Branemark & Nobel Biocare, Sweden) uses the cheekbone (Zygoma bone) to anchor the longer zygoma implants.
This has the following advantages over conventional implant techniques:
- A fixed row of teeth within 72 hours as opposed to up to 6 months
- No need for hip or any bone graft (graft-less technique / Zero graft technique)
- Significantly less discomfort for patient
- Immediate ability to bite and chew .
- Immediate confidence boost with great looking teeth!
Who can benefit from Zygoma implants?
Zygoma implants are appropriate for any person with missing or shaky teeth in their upper jaw, insufficient bone in the upper jaw to sustain regular implants, as well as those who are wearing complete dentures. They are appropriate for all age groups except children. In fact, a majority of our Zygoma implant patients have been young people between the ages of 17 and 40. The new artificial set of permanent teeth are fixed almost immediately (2-3 days) allowing them to eat normal food and smile confidently. The functional, aesthetic and psychological benefits of this procedure are tremendous.