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Zygomatic implants/fixture: a systematic review.

Ashu Sharma1, G R Rahul

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. drashu_sharma@yahoo.com

The Journal of Oral Implantology
|January 18, 2012
PubMed
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Zygomatic implants offer an effective solution for severe maxillary atrophy, potentially eliminating the need for bone grafting procedures. This review covers their development, placement, and prosthodontic applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Dental Implantology

Background:

  • Severe maxillary atrophy presents surgical challenges for dental implant placement.
  • Traditional methods like bone grafting and sinus augmentation are often required.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution and application of zygomatic implants for severe maxillary resorption.
  • To provide guidance on anatomical considerations, placement, stabilization, and prosthodontics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical developments in zygomatic implantology.
  • Analysis of anatomical landmarks for zygomatic implant placement.
  • Examination of surgical techniques, stabilization methods, and prosthetic rehabilitation.

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  • Zygomatic implants provide a viable alternative for rehabilitating severely atrophied maxillae.
  • Their use can obviate the need for extensive bone augmentation procedures like sinus lifts or onlay grafts.

    • Conclusions:

    • Zygomatic implants represent a significant advancement in treating severe maxillary atrophy.
    • Proper understanding of anatomy and surgical techniques ensures successful outcomes.