Zygomatic Dental Implants - Algonquin, IL
A Life-Changing Implant Protocol for Severe Upper Jaw Bone Loss
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Restore Your Lost Smile with Zygomatic Implants
If you’ve lost teeth and been told you aren’t a candidate for dental implants due to severe bone deterioration in your back upper jaw (posterior maxilla), you’ve found the right implant dentist. Signature Dental Group is a small number of dental practices in the U.S. offering these specialized dental implants.
Zygomatic dental implants in Algonquin, IL, are a life-changing option if you have moderate, advanced, or severe resorption and must replace all your upper teeth. They’re also a potential alternative when conventional dental implants or sinus augmentation/grafting procedures have failed. According to the International Journal of Implant Dentistry, zygomatic implants have a high success rate that often exceeds 95%.
What Are Zygomatic Dental Implants?
Unlike conventional dental implants in Algonquin, IL, which are surgically placed in the jawbone, zygomatic implants are placed at an angle into the dense zygoma bone, also known as the cheekbone. While standard dental implants measure 10 to 15mm long, a zygomatic dental implant can be as long as 50mm.
The additional length is required to span a longer distance and securely attach replacement teeth. Zygomatic implants require meticulous diagnostic planning and significant oral surgery training and experience due to the long drilling distance and the need to protect critical adjacent anatomical structures, including the sinuses.
The Benefits of Zygomatic Implants
- Eliminates the need for bone grafting and sinus lifts
- Provides secure, natural-looking prosthesis
- Offers superb stability for long-term function
- Reduces time to restore upper jaw function
- Enables immediate-load solutions (in most cases)
What to Expect When You Get Zygomatic Implants
Our team wants you to understand all the steps involved in getting zygomatic implants in Algonquin, IL, prior to your implant surgery. Although your situation is unique, surgery always includes specific steps, from the first visit to completion.
Consultation
As with all dental implant surgery at Signature Dental Group, the first step is an oral exam, discussion about your smile goals, digital X-rays, and a cone-beam computed tomography scan. The 3D scan is instrumental in analyzing your jawbone density and the location of your nerves and sinus cavities while also helping to guide precision implant placement.
Implant Procedure
In addition to advanced skills in implant dentistry, Dr. Mohammed Shakeel has the training and credentials to administer IV sedation. The extra-long implants are placed near your bicuspid teeth (fourth and fifth teeth from the center of your mouth to the back). The pain associated with the placement of zygomatic implants is about the same as regular bone grafting.
Temporary Teeth and Follow-up Visits
Like regular dental implants, Dr. Shakeel can fit you with a temporary prosthesis on the same day as surgery, enabling you to say goodbye to loose-fitting dentures or a toothless smile. You may experience bruising around your lower eyelids and upper cheeks, some swelling, and discomfort that can be alleviated with over-the-counter pain medications.
Most patients can resume their regular routines in three to five days, although you’ll have to eat a soft diet for longer. Follow-up visits are necessary to ensure proper healing during fusion, while ongoing professional dental care will help preserve the longevity of your zygomatic dental implants.
Final Restoration
Following the healing and fusing period, the temporary prosthesis is replaced with your final, custom-designed prosthesis. The zirconia prosthesis is precisely designed in color, shape, and size to complement your facial aesthetics for a beautiful, natural-looking, and fully functioning smile!
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