Noris Medical is proud to invite you to an introductory course in Rehabilitation of Atrophic Maxilla, using Zygomatic Implants. The 2 day course will be held on September 13 & 14, 2017 At the International Dental Studies IDS GC, 4 Kaufmann Str., Tel Aviv, Israel.
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The success rate for zygomatic implants obtained by different authors varies between 82% and 100% (1). From the systematic review of 25 studies with a mean follow-up of 42.2 months (range 0–144 months) and a total of 1541 zygomatic implants, Goiato et al. found a survival rate of 97.86% after 36 months (8).
How Long do Zygomatic Implants Last? Given their high survival rate of 96% after 12 years, Zygomatic implants are a safe and effective treatment option, especially for patients who have lost a significant amount of jawbone and would rather avoid having a bone graft or sinus lift procedure performed.
Like traditional dental implants, zygomatic dental implants also have a high success rate. It is estimated that around the success rate of zygomatic implants ranges from 97-98%.
In the classical protocol, zygomatic implants are inserted through the alveolar crest and maxillary sinus involving the zygomatic bone for anchorage (Fig 1). For visualization of the correct implant position access to the maxillary sinus is necessary.
Zygomatic implants vary greatly in total cost, but on average a patient can expect to pay between $32,000 - $36,000. Included in this price is the cost of the initial surgery, the temporary fixed teeth to be worn during the recovery period, follow-up appointments, and the final implants.
While the Zygomatic dental implant process does have a high success rate and is considered a very safe procedure and effective alternative to bone grafting, it does carry certain unique risks that are important to be aware of, the most common being sinusitis.
Because the procedure is far less invasive than bone grafts, it takes much less time and causes much less pain. A certain amount of discomfort is not uncommon, but the speed of the zygomatic implant procedure reduces it to an absolute minimum.
Zygomatic implant patients do not have to wait to heal with missing teeth! Can be used in conjunction with traditional implants – If you need to replace teeth on both your upper and lower jaw, zygomatic implants can be implanted alongside traditional implants.
Zygomatic implants are placed by going through the sinuses to reach the zygomatic bones. They use an arch form known as “cross arch splinting” which helps the implants support one another instead of relying solely on the bone for support.
In 1998 Branemark published in the literature the possibility of using "zygomatic implants" to rehabilitate patients who did not have a bone structure [3].
the temporal boneThe zygomatic process of the temporal bone is a long, arched process projecting from the lower part of the squamous portion of the temporal bone. It articulates with the zygomatic bone.
The zygomatic bone (or zygoma) is a paired, irregular bone that defines the anterior and lateral portions of the face. The zygomatic complex is involved in the protection of the contents of the orbit and the contour of the face and cheeks.[1]