Zygomatic Dental Implants - Chicago, IL
From Bone Loss to Beautiful Smiles
“I Got Shot in the Face…”
Building Healthy Smiles with Creative Solutions
Facing severe bone loss and missing teeth can be disheartening, and the prospect of traditional dental implants may seem unattainable due to the requirement for ample bone density. Yet, Apex Oral Surgery and Implant Center have assisted patients in Chicago, IL, dealing with bone deterioration and created healthy, lasting smiles. Patients with bone deterioration often experience missing or misaligned teeth, pain during biting and chewing, and changes in facial features as the underlying bone deteriorates.
While dental implants are the ideal solution to restore both form and function, inadequate bone density can render traditional implants impractical. The encouraging news is that zygomatic dental implants offer an effective solution. These implants anchor more profoundly, allowing individuals with bone deterioration to fully regain their smiles.
What Are Zygomatic Implants?
Transforming the lives of patients grappling with severe bone degradation and unable to accommodate traditional dental implants, zygomatic implants offer a groundbreaking alternative. Distinguished by their length and unique anchoring to the zygomatic (cheek) bone instead of the maxilla (upper jaw), our dental team strategically places these implants at an angle to support the restoration of new teeth.
Everyday activities like biting, chewing, and speaking become more manageable, and you’ll notice a positive change in your facial structure due to the robust support provided by these implants and their restoration. Zygomatic implants stand out for their reduced invasiveness, eliminating the need for additional procedures such as bone grafting. This simplifies the process and diminishes the risk of failure, as success is no longer contingent on bone grafting to enhance bone density in the jawbone.
Determining Your Zygomatic Implant Candidacy
Suppose you’ve lost a substantial amount of bone in the upper jaw due to factors such as periodontal disease, trauma, tumor removal, or tooth loss. In that case, traditional dental implant surgery may be challenging or even impossible. Zygomatic dental implants emerge as a viable solution for patients seeking to restore their smiles’ appearance and functionality.
Even if you’ve encountered dental implant failure in the past, zygomatic implants could still be a viable option. Our dentists thoroughly examine your jawbone and zygoma to assess your candidacy for zygomatic dental implants. We also evaluate your overall oral health and consider any other factors that may influence the success of your surgery.
Our Zygomatic Implant Treatment Process
Our treatment process begins with a simple conversation. During this consultation, we’ll discuss your dental concerns, smile aspirations, and desired treatment outcomes. We’ll thoroughly examine your current oral health and determine your candidacy for zygomatic dental implants. We’ll obtain digital diagnostics and high-resolution images of your intraoral structures and craft a personalized treatment plan aligning your smile goals with your skin tone and facial structure, ensuring a seamlessly natural-looking smile designed just for you. Once your tailored treatment plan is ready, we’ll assist you in selecting your preferred sedation option and schedule your surgery.
On the day of your surgery, our specialists will administer your chosen sedation and make minimal incisions in your zygoma. Carefully placing 4-6 dental implants at a 45-degree angle guarantees maximum stability. Following the implant placement, we’ll affix an abutment to your implant posts and a temporary restoration, allowing you to experience the immediate benefits of your brand-new smile. As your mouth undergoes healing and the implants seamlessly fuse with your zygoma through Osseointegration, we’ll closely monitor your progress to ensure everything aligns with the expected trajectory. Once the healing is complete, we’ll introduce your custom-fabricated final restoration, granting you the joy of a refreshed smile lasting for years!
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