Zygoma Implant at Younes Dental Clinic, Lebanon
What are Zygomatic implants or Zygoma implants?
Designed specifically for patients with bone loss, zygomatic implants are tilted and much longer than those used in traditional dental implant procedures. While traditional implants are placed in the jawbone, surgeons utilize the zygomatic implant’s length to securely place them in the patient’s cheekbone (zygoma). The zygoma is a very dense bone and provides excellent support for the lifetime of the patient.
These specialized implants are a revolution for patients who have moderate, advanced and extreme resorption in the maxilla. In other words, zygomatic implants can replace all of your upper teeth despite having severe bone loss in your upper jaw. You can now get a new smile in one day with no need for bone grafts or sinus lifts.
They can be placed in combination with traditional or pterygoid implants in All-On-4 or All-On-6 configuration and even bridges.
ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: OUR SPECIALTY
Very few surgeons in the world routinely place zygomatic implants, but at Younes Dental our surgeons are some of the best in the world, Dr. Ali Younes is the only dentist that places zygomatic implants with immediate loading in Lebanon, he has been placing zygomatic implants for over 4 years with 100% success rate. During your consultation, we will discuss options with you and determine whether zygomatic implants are the best solution. Zygomatic implants are one of the reasons teeth can be restored in one day for patients who have been turned away by others due to severe bone loss. Because there is no bone grafting, there is an extremely high success rate. When placed by an experienced oral surgeon, they are safe, and have given thousands of people all over the world their lives back.
Who can get Zygomatic Implants?
If you are considering dental implants, but have been told that you are not a candidate, zygomatic implants are likely a better option. If you have severe bone loss, you’re probably a candidate for zygomatic implants, as compared to a procedure like bone grafting that has a much lower success rate. With zygomatic implants you will have teeth placed the same day as the procedure, whereas with bone grafting you will wait months for healing before having fixed teeth.
Before zygomatic treatment options were available, the only option for patients with bone loss in the upper jaw was to undergo a bone grafting procedure, which commonly takes six months to a year before implants could be placed. Zygomatic implants placed at Younes Dental Clinic have an extremely high success rate, one of many reasons patients have flown to Younes Dental Clinic from all around the world. Daily, the surgeons at Younes Dental Clinic successfully provide patients with full mouth restorations in one day and with no bone grafting.
This procedure is not recommended for
- Diabetics with uncontrolled diabetes
- Patients undergoing radio or chemotherapy
- Patients taking bisphosphonate therapy
- Patients who have had heart surgery in the past 6 month
Zygoma Restorative Options
We offer Zirconia permanent restoration options for your All on 4 procedure and one temporary restoration, while most clinics offer just one Acrylic restoration. Find out the benefits of each type below.
Procedure Plan
First Visit: Consultation
Consultation with our dental specialists
- Oral and systemic health assessment
- Facial aesthetic evaluation
- X-Rays, Panoramic, 3D CBCT Scan (full in-house equipment for this treatment)
Diagnosis & Planning
- Our specialists always plan these cases with the most advanced implant planning software
- Surgical Guide 3D printed in-office
- Medication prescribed (antibiotics and sometimes sedatives)
Second Visit: Operation
Surgical Steps
- Tooth extraction
- Alveoloplasty and Alveolectomy: bone leveling removal of infected tissue or when ridge crest is displayed during smiling
- Implant placement using guided surgery
- Bone grafting (socket grafting, with autograft and synthetic alternatives, with or without membrane)
- Suture
Temporary Prosthesis
- Digital impressions are taken and sent to the lab
- Design – according to patient face and bite
- Fabricating the arch using 3D printing or milling from acrylic
Postoperative Instructions
- Instructions for oral hygiene, diet (soft diet, for at least 10 weeks) and medication (antibiotics, analgesic drugs)
- Informing about the need to make an appointment if bleeding, pain, implant mobility, detachment or damage of the prosthesis occur
Definition Prosthesis, after 4-6 months
- Final Digital impressions are taken and sent to the lab
- Final Design – teeth shape, size and dental arch length (number of teeth, usually 12 per arch)
- Fabricating the arch using our ZirArch technology
- We’ll remove the temporary teeth, and replace them with zirconia teeth utilizing our Zir-arch technology
Considerations
Will Zygomatic Implants Hurt?
Patients experience no pain while having zygomatic implants placed during the operation, because they are asleep under anesthesia during the entire procedure. It is the safest and most comfortable option for full mouth restorations. Pain prescriptions are available to help with recovery, but there is minimal post-surgery pain with many patients only taking over-the-counter medications like Tylenol or Advil.
QUICK RECOVERY TIME
Recovery from the zygomatic dental implant procedure is very similar to the traditional dental implant procedure. The ease of recovery surprises many of our patients. Some patients experience bruising around the lower eyelids. Generally, 3-5 days after the procedure you will be able to return to your normal routine.
At Younes Dental Clinic, patients are our number one priority. That's why we invest in the latest technologies, training and staying up to date.We also help patients make an informed decision, by providing them with all the information needed for each treatment.
We are more than happy to discuss the best treatment to help patients achieve their desired outcomes.
Implants are like real teeth and require commitment, our instructions and advice must be followed to maintain best results, always brush and clean after each meal.
