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Zygomatic implants: indications, techniques and outcomes, and the Zygomatic Success Code
Author(s) -
Aparicio Carlos,
Manresa Carolina,
Francisco Karen,
Claros Pedro,
Alández Javier,
GonzálezMartín Oscar,
Albrektsson Tomas
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
periodontology 2000
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.725
H-Index - 122
eISSN - 1600-0757
pISSN - 0906-6713
DOI - 10.1111/prd.12038
Subject(s) - medicine , maxilla , rehabilitation , implant , orthodontics , zygomatic arch , dentistry , process (computing) , surgery , computer science , physical therapy , operating system
The zygoma implant has been an effective option in the management of the atrophic edentulous maxilla as well as for maxillectomy defects. Brånemark introduced the zygoma implant not only as a solution to obtain posterior maxillary anchorage but also to expedite the rehabilitation process. The zygoma implant is a therapeutic option that deserves consideration in the treatment‐planting process. This paper reviews the indications for zygoma implants and the surgical and prosthetic techniques (including new developments) and also reports on the clinical outcome of the zygomatic anatomy‐guided approach. An overview of conventional grafting procedures is also included. Finally, a Zygoma Success Code, describing specific criteria to score the success of rehabilitation anchored on zygomatic implants, is proposed.