What is a zygomatic implant?
The zygomatic implant is attached to the cheek bone known as the zygoma or malar bone. The implant is anchored in the zygoma to hold the fixed dental prosthesis. In cases of maxillary bone loss, extramaxillary anchors are necessary.
What makes them different from conventional implants?
The main difference is the length of the implant, since anchoring in the zygomatic bone implies that it is larger. It also requires the intervention of a surgeon with extensive surgical experience, since this is a very delicate anatomical area.
What are the advantages of these implants?
It allows patients with bone deficiency to undergo surgery and have a prosthesis placed immediately, so that they can enjoy their new fixed dentition on the same day of the operation. It is an alternative that is practiced in the same dental office and without the need for surgery or general anesthesia.
How is the recovery process?
It is a very fast stage, since the patient returns home the same day after the intervention. In general, the recovery is fast and similar to that of conventional implants and postoperative symptoms are controlled with medication.