Zygomatic Implants ExplainedFor Patients With Severe Bone Loss
- Zygomatic implants are used when patients have too little upper jaw bone for conventional implants - and don't want (or can't have) extensive bone grafting.
They anchor in the cheekbone instead of the jawbone.
The Anatomy: Why the Cheekbone?
The zygomatic bone (cheekbone) is a dense cortical bone structure that remains stable even when the upper jaw (maxilla) has severely resorbed. Zygomatic implants pass through the sinus and engage the zygomatic bone at 30–50mm length - providing excellent primary stability even without alveolar bone support.
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Who Needs Zygomatic Implants?
Patients with severe upper jaw bone loss (Type IV or V atrophy on the Cawood-Howell scale). Patients who have worn upper dentures for many years (accelerates bone loss). Patients previously told they need extensive bone grafting (3+ procedures) before conventional implants can be placed. Patients with failed conventional implants due to insufficient bone.
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The Clinical Evidence
5-year success outcomes: 95–98.3% (Aparicio et al., Chrcanovic & Abreu systematic reviews). Patient satisfaction: >94% long-term. Dr. Sethi has placed 200+ zygomatic implants at Stunning Dentistry. All cases: CBCT-planned with digital surgical guide for 0.5–1mm positioning accuracy.
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Zygomatic Implants - Cost Comparison
Canada (both arches, specialist centre): CAD $70,000–$100,000. Stunning Dentistry (both arches, all-inclusive): CAD $14,000–$20,000. Including travel from Canada: CAD $15,500–$22,500. Savings: CAD $47,500–$77,500. Most patients complete in 10–14 days. Immediate provisional teeth same day as surgery.
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The Assessment Process
Upload your CBCT or OPG - we review within 48 hours. If no scan: we assess from OPG initially, arrange 3D CBCT on Day 1. Full treatment plan + CAD pricing before you commit to travelling. Most zygomatic cases: 1 trip. Complex bilateral zygomatic + anterior implants: 1 trip, longer recovery window.
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Specialist-only treatment planning
- Remote file review before travel
- Evidence-led treatment checkpoints
No waiting list for eligible cases
- Remote file review before travel
- Evidence-led treatment checkpoints
Trip coordinated with care timeline
- Remote file review before travel
- Evidence-led treatment checkpoints
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