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Traditional dental implants anchor directly into the jawbone. When the upper jawbone has resorbed too much to support them, zygomatic implants offer an alternative. Instead of anchoring into the jaw, these fixtures are much longer and are anchored securely into the zygomatic bone, commonly known as the cheekbone.
Regular Implants: Placed directly into healthy jawbone; the standard option when bone density is sufficient.
Zygomatic Implants: An intermediate solution; utilized when the upper jawbone lacks the volume for regular implants, anchoring instead into the cheekbone to bypass the need for extensive bone grafting.
Subperiosteal Implants: Often utilized as a more extensive last resort when neither regular nor zygomatic options are viable, relying on a custom framework resting on top of the bone.
Surgical Complexity: Because the implants anchor into the cheekbone through delicate facial structures, the procedure requires advanced surgical training and is typically performed by specialized oral and maxillofacial surgeons under general anaesthesia.
Timeline: The process involves detailed 3D digital planning, precise surgical placement, and a subsequent healing phase before the final prosthetic teeth can be attached. 3 full days on the first visit and second visit 6 months later for 6 full business days.
Day 1: Consultation & Surgery (1.5 Hours Surgery)
Morning: Arrival, 3D CBCT scans, and treatment plan review.
Surgery (~1.5 Hours): Extractions (if needed), bone grafting, and implant placement under general anesthesia.
After Clinic: Head back to the hotel to rest while the lab crafts your temporary teeth overnight.
Day 2: Temporary Fitting (~30 to 60 Mins)
Quick check of the surgical sites and fitting of your temporary teeth so you have a functional smile right away. a rehearsal for the temporaries are made if needed or placed if ready.
Day 3: Control & Fly Home (~30 Mins)
Brief final check of the healing and bite alignment before you fly home.
At Home: Implants fuse with the jawbone (osseointegration). You wear your temporary teeth, stick to a soft diet initially, and let the bone lock around the titanium.
Day 1: Digital Impressions (~30 to 60 Mins)
Temporary teeth are removed, implant stability is verified, and precise digital scans are taken for the lab.
Day 2: Framework & Aesthetic Try-In (~60 to 90 Mins)
You try on the metal sub-structure (or Toronto Bar) and wax tooth setup to check your bite, smile line, and tooth shade.
Day 3: Final Trial fitting (30 mins-1hr)
Final bridge/crowns are ready from the lab, The finals are fitted and minor adjustments are made for the final fitting.
Day 4: Final Installation (~60 to 90 Mins)
Your permanent teeth are screwed directly into the implants, polished, and fine-tuned for a perfect bite.
Day 5: Final Check & Fly Home (~30 Mins)
Quick final inspection to check gum comfort and clearance to fly home with your new smile.
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