One dental implant challenge is reconstruction of the severely resorbed maxilla, especially in patients with multiple previous failed attempts at dental implant placement and full-arch implant rehabilitation. Zygomatic implants were first used for reconstruction of large maxillofacial defects; now they are commonly used in patients with terminal dentition with atrophic maxillary bone to provide implant-retained fixed and removable prosthesis utilizing the zygomatic bones to anchor the dental implants. This comprehensive, step-by-step session will cover the zygomatic implant surgical and presurgical planning, surgical procedures and digital protocols – including multiple techniques commonly utilized to place and restore these implants.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Develop a treatment plan and select the appropriate patient for zygomatic and pterygoid implants.
Assess the need for rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla.
Discuss the anatomical and X-ray interpretation connected with the placement of zygomatic implants.
Discuss the surgical protocol for conventional and extra-maxillary placement of the zygomatic dental implants.
Review common pitfalls and complications related to zygomatic implants.