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.
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
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.
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.
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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.