SMOLER SMILES • WESTLAND, MI
Zygomatic Implants

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FAQs
What are Zygomatic Implants?
Zygomatic implants are designed specifically for patients with bone loss, zygomatic implants are tilted and much longer than a traditional dental implant. While traditional implants are placed in the jawbone, the zygomatic implant utilizes the patient’s cheekbone (zygoma) to make sure they are securely in place. The zygoma is a very dense bone and provides excellent support for zygomatic implants.
Am I a candidate for Zygomatic Implants?
- Do you have bone loss in your upper jaw?
- Have you been missing teeth in your upper jaw for a while?
- Have you been wearing a denture for more than 10+ years?
If you answered yes to any of the above you are likely an ideal candidate for zygomatic implants.
If you have been wearing dentures or a removable bridge for many years, these may lead to bone loss. The bone loss could be so severe that the only option for permanent teeth in the upper jaw is zygomatic implants.
Why should I choose Zygomatic Implants over implants with bone grafting?
Zygomatic implant procedures have several advantages over bone grafting and traditional implants when you have a limited quantity of bone in the upper jaw:
- An effective option for patients who cannot have traditional implants
- Less invasive & faster results than bone grafting and sinus lift operations
- Faster healing time
- Immediate teeth
- An excellent alternative to dentures
- Precise predictability & safe procedure
- Immediate results with improvement in function, appearance, & stability
- Smooth implant design to prevent bacterial adhesion
What should I expect when choosing Zygomatic Implants?
The zygomatic implant procedure timeline is as follows:
- Consultation
- Evaluation
- Make financial arrangements
- Implant surgery with sedation
- Fixed-bridge teeth loaded immediately
Why are Zygomatic Implants by Dr. Smoler safer than other zygomatic implant options?
Historically, zygomatic implants were placed through the sinus cavity which resulted in surgical complications but also placed the top of the implant more toward the palate. As a result, the final teeth were thicker and more unnatural.
Improved techniques in dentistry, allows the implant to be placed outside the sinus cavity, or bypass the sinus cavity, this way we are able to reduce surgical risks and position the implant in a more ideal location for the implant to support teeth.
Studies have shown that this type of implant placement is safe. The new techniques are simple, fast, and have fewer complications. In addition, this placement technique enables the restoration of teeth without bone structure in cases once considered impossible.