Ever heard of zygomatic implants? A guide to these dental implants from our team in Melbourne

Regardless of your age, it can leave a huge dent in your self-image if you have missing teeth.

And, depending on your age, there may be other factors that are preventing you from having your teeth replaced with regular or endosteal implants.

Especially in the upper jaw, many conditions such as osteoporosis can take hold and cause the jaw bone to become weaker. With a weaker jaw bone, it is harder for cosmetic dental teams to attach regular implants, so you may feel that your restorative options are limited.

However, in this article, our team in Melbourne wants to introduce you to a more recent development in oral implants, designed specifically for the upper jaw and those with weaker bone; zygomatic implants.

At High Dental Implants in Melbourne, we have had great success working with this type of implant and, if you are suitable for it, we would be more than happy to fit it for you. As you know, oral implants are a multifaceted oral appliance, which can restore your bite, your smile and your oral health all at once, so there really is nothing to lose by checking if you are eligible.

But, back to zygomatic dental implants in Melbourne; here, our team provides a simplified guide to them to help you learn more about them. Enjoy!

Can anyone have zygomatic implants?

For any dental implants in Melbourne to be fitted, you need to be in good physical health and not have any outstanding dental issues, such as tooth decay or gum disease.

With zygomatic implants, they are suitable for all patients who fit these requirements and are over the age of 18 years; we will need to ensure that other oral implants, such as endosteal, cannot be successfully fitted before trying this implant type.

Does the fitting take a long time?

As zygomatic implants are fitted into the zygoma (cheekbones), the surgery can take a bit longer than a regular implant fitting. They are also regularly fitted alongside regular implants, which can lengthen the fitting. At your consultation, our team will be able to give you a more accurate timespan relating to zygomatic implant fitting, so contact us today for a more personalised guide!

Do they have a high failure rate?

Zygomatic implants have the same failure rate as regular implants; actually, it is a bit lower due to the depth that the implant is fitted.

But you must still care for them in the same way that you would care for an endosteal implant to ensure that they last an average of 15-20 years, with good oral hygiene and healthy lifestyle choices.

How long can I expect a zygomatic implant to last?

As said before, a zygomatic implant usually lasts 15-20 years.

That said, you have to maintain good oral hygiene, refrain from smoking and excess consumption of alcohol to boost the life of any oral implant.

If you have any concerns that your zygomatic implant may be loosening, contact our team for a same-day appointment.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.