Implantes cigomáticos
Zygomatic implants offer a good tooth replacement alternative if you don’t have enough bone for traditional dental implants. At Carolinas Centers for Oral & Cirugía Facial, our doctors can use zygomatic implants to give you a natural-looking smile, help you eat better, and improve your quality of life. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons look forward to working with you to improve your oral health.
What are Zygomatic Implants?
Zygomatic implants are innovative dental implants designed to replace teeth in the upper jaw when you have suffered severe bone loss.
These types of implants are slightly tilted and much longer than traditional dental implants. They also anchor to the cheekbone, known as the zygoma, instead of embedding into the jawbone.
This anchoring technique makes them an ideal solution to replace missing or failing teeth when there is considerable bone loss— the zygoma is made up of very dense bone and provides ample support for implants.
Candidatos ideales
En Boca Jaw Surgery, we recommend zygomatic implants if you:
- Have been denied dental implants due to significant bone loss in the upper jaw
- Have difficulty keeping your dentures in due to bone loss in the jaw
- Struggle to eat, chew effectively, and talk due to missing or failing teeth
- Want to avoid a bone graft or sinus lift
- Want to enjoy your new teeth as soon as possible
Zygomatic implants give you another chance at revitalizing your smile and improving your quality of life even after significant bone loss in the upper jaw.
Getting Started with Zygomatic Implants
La consulta
When you are ready to take the next step towards restoring your smile with zygomatic implants, schedule a consultation with our experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Boca Jaw Surgery.
At your initial consultation, we will assess and use advanced technology to take three-dimensional scans (CBCT scans) of your jaw to get a more comprehensive view of your individual needs. Adicionalmente, we will ask you questions to better understand your goals, medical history, current medications, and procedure concerns. These questions help us build you a personalized treatment plan that covers all of your options.
If you have specific questions or concerns about zygomatic implants, the surgery, or procedure costs, this is an ideal opportunity to discuss those with your doctor. We want to ensure you feel comfortable moving forward with your treatment plan.
What Should I Do in Preparation?
Antes de la cirugía, your doctor will provide a list of pre-operative instructions. We recommend you follow these instructions closely, as they help encourage a smooth surgery and foster optimal healing during your recovery.
What is Surgery Like?
On the day of surgery, your oral and maxillofacial surgeon will administer local anesthesia, Óxido nitroso, or IV sedation to ensure you are as comfortable as possible during the procedure. Entonces, your surgeon will perform a tooth extraction if this is part of your treatment plan.
Próximo, they will anchor the zygomatic implant strategically in your cheekbone (the zygoma) to achieve maximum stability. This technique provides a solid foundation for a full upper arch bridge, delivering a beautifully restored smile.
Once the zygomatic implants are in place, you will rest in our relaxing recovery room until the anesthesia wears off. We will then discharge you to finish your recovery in the comfort of your own home.
Recovery and Aftercare
On the day of surgery, you can expect mild discomfort as the anesthesia wears off, as well as some swelling, tenderness, and bruising in the treated area. We recommend applying ice compressions for the first couple of days following your procedure to minimize discomfort and swelling. While you may feel nauseous, you can resume eating soft foods, such as oatmeal, con leche, and eggs. Adicionalmente, make sure you drink plenty of fluids.
In the three to five days following your zygomatic implant surgery, you may experience increased swelling and bruising as your jaw continues to heal, but this should resolve around day five.
Depending on your recovery rate, your doctor may recommend eating soft foods for a few weeks to three months after your surgery. Sin embargo, your doctor will provide personalized recovery and aftercare instructions to foster optimal healing and recovery.
Una solución de reemplazo de dientes para quienes padecen la forma más grave de pérdida ósea
Si le han dicho que no es candidato para implantes dentales convencionales o que las dentaduras postizas son su única opción, Los implantes cigomáticos fueron diseñados pensando en usted.. Implantes cigomáticos, También conocidos como implantes de rescate., are an alternative to traditionalimplantes dentales and bone grafting when there is insufficient bone in the upper jaw.
Una alternativa al injerto óseo
Los pacientes que tienen moderada, avanzado, or even extreme resorption in the upper jaw and do not have enough bone structure to support dental implants would benefit from zygomatic implants—a non-removable appliance that attaches to the zygoma, o pómulo. El procedimiento no implica injerto óseo. (o el largo período de curación de seis meses), para que los implantes se puedan colocar inmediatamente.
Zygomatic Implants The Process
At Desert Ridge Oral Surgery Institute, Comenzamos con una consulta en la que utilizamos tecnología avanzada para recopilar información relacionada con su caso.. Utilizamos planificación 3D prequirúrgica con exploraciones CBCT para desarrollar una descripción general completa. Esto garantiza que cada implante se coloque con precisión y exactitud..
Durante la cirugía, Anclamos tornillos largos de implante en el cigoma., un hueso grueso y sólido cerca del seno, también conocido como pómulo. Por lo general, el proceso requiere el uso de dos implantes cigomáticos en combinación con dos o cuatro implantes tradicionales. Los implantes tradicionales se colocan en la región anterior., hacia la parte frontal de la mandíbula, donde anteriormente se encontraban los dientes frontales superiores. Si tiene dientes que deben extraerse antes de la colocación del implante cigomático, Se pueden eliminar durante esta única cirugía..
Los beneficios de los implantes cigomáticos
La cirugía de implante cigomático es segura y predecible, a procedure that is performed every day by our highly skilled surgeons at Desert Ridge Oral Surgery Institute. Este tratamiento revolucionario nos permite enviar a nuestros pacientes con una dentición completamente funcional.. Los beneficios incluyen:
- Carga inmediata de dientes fijos
- Sin injerto óseo
- asequibilidad
- Comodidad a través de la sedación IV
- Rápido tratamiento y tiempo de recuperación.
- Cirugía única
- Sin elevación de seno
Quién puede colocar implantes cigomáticos
La habilidad quirúrgica involucrada en la colocación de implantes cigomáticos requiere una amplia experiencia., experiencia, y entrenamiento. En Boca Jaw Surgery, our doctors have been formally trained in zygomatic placement and have perfected the craft of carefully placing each zygomatic implant.
¿Duele la cirugía de implante cigomático??
En Boca Jaw Surgery, tu seguridad y comodidad es primordial. Para una experiencia más cómoda, nuestros médicos administran medicamentos antiinflamatorios especiales a través de sedación intravenosa que reducen el dolor postoperatorio. Cualquier molestia experimentada al colocarse implantes cigomáticos es similar a la de los procedimientos regulares de injerto óseo.. La mayoría de nuestros pacientes se sorprenden de lo fácil que es su recuperación.. Es posible que tenga hematomas leves., y cualquier dolor se puede controlar fácilmente con analgésicos de venta libre, como ibuprofeno y tylenol.
Boca Jaw Surgery offers life-changing zygomatic implants to those who have lost teeth in the upper jaw and are unable to have dental implants due to extreme jawbone deterioration and lack of chewing strength. Introducido por primera vez en Europa en 1988 y luego en los Estados Unidos en 1998, Los implantes cigomáticos tienen una tasa de éxito duradera..
Una solución para quienes les han dicho que padecen la forma más grave de pérdida ósea, Los implantes cigomáticos permiten a nuestros pacientes lograr la máxima función bucal y una sonrisa estéticamente agradable.. Si está interesado en saber más sobre nuestros implantes cigomáticos, contact us today so we can schedule a consultation.