The zygomatic implant: preliminary data on treatment of severely resorbed maxillae. A clinical report

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2002 Nov-Dec;17(6):861-5.

Abstract

The Brånemark Zygomaticus implant was used in conjunction with premaxillary standard implants for the reconstruction of resorbed edentulous maxillae. A total of 44 zygomatic implants and 80 premaxillary implants were placed in 22 patients. All implants were stabilized at phase II surgery using a rigid bar. After soft tissues had healed, implant-supported fixed prostheses were fabricated. This article presents a preliminary report on 22 patients followed for 34 months, with a 100% success rate for the zygomatic implants and a 91.25% success rate for the premaxillary implants.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Bone Loss / diagnostic imaging
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / surgery*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design*
  • Dental Prosthesis Retention / instrumentation
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / rehabilitation
  • Jaw, Edentulous / surgery
  • Maxillary Diseases / surgery*
  • Maxillary Sinus / surgery
  • Preoperative Care
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Zygoma / surgery*

Substances

  • Dental Implants