Dentists place zygomatic implants for patients who have insufficient bone in the upper jaw due to aging, trauma, tumor resection, or bone atrophy. They insert these implants directly into the zygoma (cheekbone) to provide strong and stable support for fixed teeth.
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What are Zygomatic Implants, and how are they used?
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Only experienced and highly qualified oral and maxillofacial surgeons or trained implantologists place these implants. Skilled surgeons use advanced technology to minimize risks and ensure safe outcomes. By creating precise and well-structured treatment plans, they significantly improve the success rate of zygomatic implants. Although this procedure ranks among the most complex surgeries in dental implantology, patients usually experience only temporary post-operative swelling, which typically subsides within a week.
Nobel Biocare pioneered highly reliable zygomatic implants and continues to lead in this category. Straumann has recently introduced its own range of zygomatic implants. Trusted brands such as Noris Medical and Simpladent also receive wide recommendations for their quality and performance in zygomatic implant solutions.
Dentists rarely recommend zygomatic implants unless absolutely necessary. A single zygomatic implant usually costs between ₹50,000 and ₹90,000. Clinicians rarely use a single zygomatic implant alone; they typically include it as part of a full upper-arch treatment plan, combining three conventional implants, two zygomatic implants, and a fixed prosthesis. This comprehensive full-arch rehabilitation can cost approximately ₹3 to ₹7 lakhs per jaw, depending on case complexity and materials.
Surgeons place four zygomatic implants in patients with severe maxillary atrophy as an alternative to bone grafting for maxillary reconstruction. They may select this approach as a first-line treatment or as a rescue solution for failed implants and advanced bone loss. The Quad Zygoma surgical procedure demands high precision, careful planning, and advanced surgical expertise to ensure safe placement and long-term success.
Zygomatic implants are longer than ordinary dental implants and engage the very strong bulk of bone that forms the cheekbone.
Zygomatic implants can be used as an alternative to complex bone grafting operations, making it possible to carry out surgery in just one simple stage.