If you've been told you don't have enough jawbone for dental implants, zygomatic implants may still give you a full set of fixed teeth. Dr. Alvaro Gracia places zygomatic implants at our Norton, MA office for patients from across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, often without the months of bone grafting other approaches need.
What Are Zygomatic Implants?
Zygomatic implants are longer than standard implants and anchor in the zygomatic bone (cheekbone) instead of the upper jaw. The cheekbone is dense and does not shrink the way the jaw does after tooth loss. That gives a full arch of upper teeth a stable foundation even when little jawbone remains.
The Zygomatic Implant Process
- 3D consultation. Dr. Gracia reviews a CBCT scan to map your cheekbone and sinuses.
- Treatment plan. He combines zygomatic implants with standard implants where bone allows.
- Surgery with sedation. Implants are placed while you rest comfortably. Learn about sedation
- Temporary prosthesis. Many patients leave with a fixed temporary prosthesis.
- Final prosthesis. Your permanent full-arch prosthesis is placed after healing.
Advanced Dental Care of Norton Reviews
Always excellent care, caring team.
Yes! Dr. Gracia and Samer were great!I am a total disaster as a patient and they did an awesome job with an extraction and two fillings, all with me being awake.Even cleanings are painful, but Dee listened to me, addressed my concerns, and I made it through with minimal discomfort. (I am the original Sensodyne kid, okay?)The rest of the staff are really accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. What more can you ask, eh?Yes, I will be back to address some prior existing implant issues, for sure, and probably another cleaning.-Deb. 4/9/2026Update 11/5/2026 - yup, went back for a cleaning and again, Dee a great. So, I made an appointment for another one in 6 months.
I have been with Dr. Gracia for a couple years now. I walked in there 2 years ago defeated and didn’t think anyone could help get my smile back. Well I was wrong, he has exceeded my expectations and now I don’t stop smiling. Thank you Dr. Gracia and all the staff also RJ for giving me my smile back. Highly recommend.
Advanced Dental Care is a practice that has exceptionally great dentist, hygienist and friendly staff people. They are knowledgeable about oral care and strive to provide helpful tips to ensure you havve good oral health now and into the future.
Rebecca is the best hygienist ever!
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Who Is a Candidate?
- Severe bone loss in the upper jaw
- Long-term denture wearers whose upper denture no longer fits
- Patients with enlarged sinuses after tooth loss
- Failed bone grafts or failed upper implants
- Patients told by another office they cannot get implants
Frequently Asked Questions
Are zygomatic implants safe?
Yes, when planned with 3D imaging and placed by an experienced surgeon. Dr. Gracia will explain the risks and benefits for your case.
Do zygomatic implants hurt?
Treatment is done under sedation, and most patients manage recovery with prescribed or over-the-counter medication.
How long do zygomatic implants last?
With good care and regular checkups, they are designed to be a long-term solution.
Where can I get zygomatic implants near Boston or Providence?
Our Norton office sits between the two, about 30 minutes from Providence and under an hour from Boston.
Why Choose Dr. Gracia for Zygomatic Implants?
Zygomatic implants call for advanced surgical training, and few dentists in Massachusetts offer them. With more than 15,000 implants placed, Dr. Gracia brings the experience these cases demand. As a prosthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, he plans both the surgery and the final prosthesis.
Find out if zygomatic implants are right for you. Bone loss doesn’t have to mean living without teeth. If you’ve been told implants aren’t possible, schedule a consultation with Dr. Gracia at Advanced Dental Care of Norton.