Zygomatic Dental Implants - Walnut Creek, CA
Overcoming Bone Loss Challenges with Innovative Solutions
"Siento Que Tengo Calidad De Vida Por Fin"
"Siento Que Tengo Calidad De Vida Por Fin"
A Smart Choice for Patients with Limited Jawbone
Have you been told that you require major bone grafting in your upper jaw in order to get implants? Has a previous dental provider told you that bone loss in your jaw prevents you from getting dental implants? This condition can lead to various issues, including a lack of support for your remaining teeth and noticeable changes in your facial appearance. At Ali Alijanian, DDS, we believe everyone deserves to enjoy the life-changing benefits of full mouth dental implants in Walnut Creek, CA.
We proudly offer zygomatic dental implants, a cutting-edge alternative to traditional implants. Dr. Ali Alijanian is one of the few surgeons in the Bay Area area who routinely performs this procedure. With specialized training, exceptional skill, and advanced technology, you can feel confident that we are committed to restoring your smile and enhancing your overall well-being!
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What Are Zygomatic Implants?
Unlike traditional dental implants, which typically use four implant posts anchored in the jawbone, zygomatic implants offer a cutting-edge solution for patients experiencing significant bone loss, especially in the upper jaw.
This advanced technique involves securing implant posts to the zygomatic bones in the cheeks rather than the jawbone. By utilizing the strength of the zygomatic bone, we make full mouth dental implants possible for individuals who may have been told they are not candidates for conventional implants! This innovative approach opens new possibilities for restoring smiles in challenging cases.
The Benefits of Zygomatic Dental Implants
Zygomatic implant surgery is safe and predictable, a procedure that is performed every day by our highly skilled oral surgeon. This revolutionary treatment allows us to send our patients out the door with a fully functional set of teeth. The benefits include:
- Immediate loading of fixed teeth
- No bone grafting or sinus lift
- Affordability
- Comfort through IV sedation
- Quick treatment and recovery time
- Single surgery
What to Expect from the Zygomatic Implant Process
Consultation & Treatment Planning
Your treatment begins with a thorough consultation, using advanced technology to gather detailed information about your case. We utilize presurgical 3D planning with CBCT scans to create a comprehensive overview, ensuring each implant is placed with optimal precision and accuracy.
The Zygomatic Implant Procedure
During the procedure, we 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, we’ll provide a natural-looking temporary restoration so you can immediately enjoy the benefits of your brand-new smile!
Recovery & Final Restorations
Over the next 3-6 months, your implants will fuse to your zygomatic bone through osseointegration. Once healed, you’ll receive a permanent restoration and successful integration of implants with your underlying bone. Like many other patients who have chosen zygomatic implants in Walnut Creek, CA, you’ll relish remarkable functional and aesthetic advantages for years, potentially even a lifetime!
Our Unique Protocol Ensures Lasting Results
In one case, a patient who received zygomatic implants in 2007 later presented with sinus complications. Imaging from 2023 revealed bone loss around the upper left zygomatic implant, leading to oral-antral communication and chronic sinusitis. Although the implant remained integrated at the zygomatic bone level, the bone loss in the alveolar region created complications. Our approach involved removing the implant at the base of the zygoma, eliminating the trans-antral portion, and resolving the communication.
This case highlights the importance of the ZAGAT (Zygomatic Anatomy Guided Approach) technique, which minimizes the placement of zygomatic implants in the sinus when there is inadequate alveolar bone (less than 4-5 mm). We will cover these techniques in depth at the Centurion Dental Practi(CE)nter Course.
The Proof Is In Our Patients
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Who Can Place Zygomatic Implants?
The surgical skill involved in placing zygomatic implants requires extensive expertise, experience, and training. At our practice, Dr. Alijanian has been formally trained in zygomatic placement and has perfected the craft of carefully placing each implant.
Does Zygomatic Implant Surgery Hurt?
At our practice, your safety and comfort are paramount. For a more comfortable experience, we can administer special anti-inflammatory medications through intravenous sedation to reduce postoperative pain. Any discomfort experienced when getting zygomatic implants is similar to that of regular bone grafting procedures. Most of our patients are surprised by how easy their recovery is. You may have mild bruising, and any pain can be easily managed with over-the-counter pain medications, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
We offer life-changing zygomatic implants to those who have lost teeth in the upper jaw and cannot have dental implants due to extreme jawbone deterioration and lack of chewing strength. First introduced in Europe in 1988 and then in the U.S. in 1998, zygomatic implants have a long-standing success rate.
Zygomatic implants are a solution for those who have been told they have the most severe form of bone loss. They allow our patients to achieve maximum oral function and an aesthetically pleasing smile. If you want to learn more about our zygomatic implants, contact us today at 925-934-7888 so we can schedule a consultation.
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