Zygomatic Implants - Clearwater, FL
Zygomatic Dental Implants Provide a Life-Changing Solution
- Unlocking the Power of Zygomatic Implants with Dr. Benjamin Immerman
Restore the Smile You Thought Was Impossible
Suppose you’re partially or completely edentulous (toothless) and have been told you aren’t a candidate for dental implants due to severe bone deterioration in your upper jaw. In that case, you may have given up hope on restoring your smile. Likewise, if you’ve settled for traditional dentures and are tired of gum irritation, slippage, food limitations, messy adhesives, and nightly removal for cleaning, your days of struggling may be over! Zygomatic implants at Easy Smile Implant Studio are an alternative for patients with severe bone loss. They have been used for several decades and have had excellent clinical outcomes.
Due to their long length and proximity to critical adjacent anatomical structures, such as the sinuses, placement requires meticulous diagnostic planning and significant surgical training and experience. Our oral surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Immerman, and our dentist, Dr. Jennifer Katz, have the advanced training and surgical skills to offer zygomatic dental implants in Clearwater, FL, to patients who aren’t candidates for regular dental implants. Like conventional dental implants, zygomatic implants enable a better quality of life with a complete smile, often for a lifetime!
What Are Zygomatic Dental Implants?
Zygomatic implants are considered a relatively new advancement in dental implant technology and are reserved for use in the upper arch. Unlike conventional dental implants secured in the jawbone, zygomatic dental implants in Clearwater, FL, are surgically placed in the zygomatic bone (cheekbone). The cheekbone doesn’t lose bone mass due to tooth loss or periodontal disease like the maxillary jawbone.
It’s also much denser and provides a solid anchor point that enables proper fusion (osseointegration) without needing bone grafting or sinus lifts. While most implants penetrate between 8 and 14mm into the bone, zygomatic implants range between 35 and 60 mm, depending on your facial structure. The additional length allows the implant to extend the distance for replacement teeth to fit into your mouth. Zygomatic implants provide the following benefits when placed by an oral surgeon with the right training and expertise:
- Restores ability to comfortably chew and talk
- Preserves health of surrounding bone and gums
- Maintains facial structure by preventing bone loss
- It helps keep adjacent teeth stable
- It looks and functions like natural teeth
- Improves quality of life
What Are Zygomatic Dental Implants?
Zygomatic implants are considered a relatively new advancement in dental implant technology and are reserved for use in the upper arch. Unlike conventional dental implants secured in the jawbone, zygomatic dental implants in Clearwater, FL, are surgically placed in the zygomatic bone (cheekbone). The cheekbone doesn’t lose bone mass due to tooth loss or periodontal disease like the maxillary jawbone.
It’s also much denser and provides a solid anchor point that enables proper fusion (osseointegration) without needing bone grafting or sinus lifts. While most implants penetrate between 8 and 14mm into the bone, zygomatic implants range between 35 and 60 mm, depending on your facial structure. The additional length allows the implant to extend the distance for replacement teeth to fit into your mouth. Zygomatic implants provide the following benefits when placed by an oral surgeon with the right training and expertise:
- Restores ability to comfortably chew and talk
- Preserves health of surrounding bone and gums
- Maintains facial structure by preventing bone loss
- It helps keep adjacent teeth stable
- It looks and functions like natural teeth
- Improves quality of life
What to Expect with Zygomatic Implants
As with any dental implant surgery performed at Easy Smile Implant Studio, the first step is an oral exam, digital X-rays, and a cone-beam computed tomography scan performed by Dr. Katz. The 3D image created from the scan analyzes your bone structure, nerves, and sinus cavities and helps guide accurate implant placement.
During the procedure, Dr. Immerman will administer the sedation and will anchor long implant screws into the zygoma, a dense bone near the sinus, also known as the cheekbone. Typically, this approach involves placing two zygomatic implants alongside two to four traditional implants in the front part of the jaw where the upper front teeth used to be.
If any teeth need to be extracted before implant placement, we can perform the extractions during the same surgery. Before you leave, Dr. Katz will place a natural-looking temporary restoration so you can immediately enjoy the benefits of your brand-new smile!
Over the next 4-6 months, your implants will integrate with your bone through osseointegration. Once your mouth has healed, your mouth will be stable enough to support a final prosthesis. This set of final teeth is hand-crafted down to the very last detail to account for your facial structure, skin tone, lip, and gum line. Once placed by Dr. Katz, you can enjoy all your favorite foods, smile easily, and have a sense of restored self-confidence. With routine check-ups and proper at-home care, your implants have the potential to last a lifetime!
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