Zygoma implant is a method of treating tooth deficiencies with implants placed on the zygomatic bone in the face. This method is especially preferred when the application of conventional implants is difficult. Zygoma implant treatment offers an effective solution in cases such as low jaw bone density and low bone volume.
How is Zygoma Implant Application Made?
During the application of zygoma implant treatment, it is necessary to be more careful than normal implant operations. This operation, which is performed by physicians who are experts in their fields, requires superior knowledge and experience. Patients who lose their upper jaw due to any accident or jaw tumor are also treated with zygoma implants. During the treatment process, the prosthetic jaw is prepared for the patients. Zygoma implant application is performed under general anesthesia. The correct and sufficient cavities of the cheekbones are opened and the implant screws are placed at the right angle. After the implant screws are placed, the temporary dental prosthesis is attached and the Implants are left to heal. At the end of 3 months, the actual dentures are placed on the implants.
Treatment Process
Zygoma implant treatment is usually performed under local anesthesia and the procedure takes about 2-3 hours. Before the treatment, the patient's dental and oral health is evaluated and appropriate treatment planning is made. After the implant is placed, the healing process takes about 3-6 months, during which a temporary prosthesis is attached.
Who Can Be Applied to Zygoma Implant Treatment?
• Patients who have used total prostheses for many years can use zygoma implants.
• The bones of patients who have been edentulous for a long time are melting. Implant treatment cannot be applied because the bones will reach the melting point after a while. Implants cannot be made with bone grafts and the use of a removable prosthesis is also very difficult. Zygoma implants can be applied to these patients.
• Zygoma implant treatment can be applied to those who have tooth loss at an early age.
• Zygoma treatment is suitable for patients who have lost their teeth due to genetic reasons.
• If the patient's upper jaw is not suitable for implantation, zygoma implant treatment is applied.
Advantages of Zygoma Implant Application
• Patients who do not have an upper jawbone have a prosthetic jaw and prosthetic teeth after the operation.
• Patients whose jawbones are not strong enough and therefore cannot have implants are provided with prosthetic teeth by taking support from their cheekbones.
• Patients with bone resorption problems are allowed to have implants without bone treatment.
• Thanks to the strength of the cheekbones, all patients have the possibility to have implants.
• Patients who lost their chin as a result of cancer and tumor can also be taken to the zygoma implant operation.
