Zygoma Implants

Conventional Implants entirely anchors to the upper jaw bone whereas Zygoma Implants anchors to the zygoma bone or cheekbone. Zygoma Implants in Chennai are done if the quality or quantity of the posterior upper jaw bone is pretty much inadequate and the dentist out of experience knows for sure that conventional implants will fail. Zygoma Implants are longer than Conventional Implants. Unlike conventional implants, with Zygoma implants you can chew and bite food by the same week after surgery.

Following are the conditions where a dentist will recommend Zygoma Implants.

• When there is moderate to a severe loss of posterior upper jaw bone.
• When there’s a failed Sinus lift  ­­– Sinus lift is a process which involves the strengthening of the tissues of the jaw bone. This is usually when the patient has inadequate quantity or quality of Jaw bone.
• When Conventional Implant placement has failed.

Following are the conditions where a dentist will not recommend Zygoma Implants.

• Patients who have a history of undergoing Radiation therapy for cancer.
• Dentists do not recommend Zygoma Implants for Immunosuppressed patients are more prone to get an infection after the surgery.
• Patients with uncontrolled diabetes are not suitable for this procedure.
• Pregnant women also should not undergo this implant procedure.
• People taking certain drugs like Bisphosphonates should not undergo this implant procedure.
• If patients are under 18 years of age they are also not suitable for this type of implant.

Zygoma implants anchors to the Zygoma bone or the cheekbone. The Zygoma bone is thicker and more cortical in nature than the Maxilla or the upper jaw bone. This means the zygoma bone has a denser outer layer than the upper jaw bone. The pre-surgical procedures would include CT scan and blood investigations. The surgery requires general anesthesia. The surgery generally involves drilling through the jaw bone, bypassing the sinus and into the zygoma bone or the cheekbone. The Zygoma Implant surgery takes place for about 3-6 hours depending on the patients. The entire procedure of implantation and teeth fixing takes only about 6-10 days to complete.

The dentist will emphasize the following points after you have your Zygoma Implants.

• It is essential that you keep the area of the stitches or wound undisturbed. Avoid touching the wound on the day of the surgery. You will experience bleeding following the first few days after surgery and there is no need to panic seeing the blood.
• Excessive bleeding can be controlled by applying pressure on the extraction site using a moistened gauze. You should repeat if necessary.
• Many people experience swelling around the mouth, cheeks, eyes and the sides of the face after the surgery. Applying ice can minimize the swelling.
• You should take antibiotics as prescribed by the dentist to prevent any infection.
• Maintaining oral hygiene should be primarily at its peak to prevent infection. Avoid flossing around the area of the healing abutment until the dentist gives a go ahead.
• You should stop smoking completely. Smoking can cause several complications such as Implant failure, infection, severe pain and it also prolongs the healing period.
• Zygoma Implants need to be given utmost care as recommended for it to be successful.

Here are five prominent benefits of getting Zygoma Implants

• Zygoma Implants provide high primary stability for immediate function. You will be able to bite and chew with your new implants soon after the surgery.
• The patient experiences less discomfort due to the short duration.
• This saves you a lot of time because conventional dental implants take up to 3 months to function optimally.
• This technique allows you to get an immediate confidence boost with the new natural looking and superior functioning teeth.
• They’re longer in size than other conventional dental implants.

The cost of a Zygoma Implant in Chennai starts from Rs. 75,000. The entire process of getting Zygoma Implants in Chennai will last around 3 – 10 days. The surgery will last for about 3-6 hours. At Expert dental Care, Dr Sravanthi the Chief Dentist, has many years of experience in performing Zygoma Implants Surgery and the dental centre is known to offer one of the best Zygoma Implants in Chennai.

• The most common complication after a Zygoma Implant is the occurrence of sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation or swelling of the tissues lining the sinuses. With proper pre-operative care this complication can be eliminated.
• Other rare complications include paresthesia especially in the cheek region and Oral fistula.