Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti
Founder & CEO · Endodontist & Implantologist
MDS, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, KLE's Dental College, Belgaum. 31+ years; 12,000+ implants as lead surgeon.
Treatments · Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
Zygomatic Implants
Fixed upper teeth for people who have been told they do not have enough bone for implants. Zygomatic implants anchor in the cheekbone instead of the upper jaw.
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About the treatment
When the upper teeth have been missing for a long time, or dentures have been worn for years, the bone of the upper jaw shrinks. Ordinary implants then have too little bone to hold on to, and the usual answer is bone grafting or a sinus lift, which adds months of healing.
A zygomatic implant is a longer implant that passes through the upper jaw and anchors in the zygoma, the cheekbone, which keeps its density even when the jaw bone has gone. Two or four zygomatic implants, often combined with regular implants at the front, can support a full fixed arch of upper teeth.
Because the cheekbone gives firm support, a fixed temporary bridge can often be fitted within days of surgery, and many patients avoid grafting altogether. It is specialised surgery, so every case is planned in detail on a CBCT scan first.
At Sterling
What makes zygomatic implants different here
01
Specialist training
Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti trained in zygoma implants for the severely resorbed upper jaw in 2014, and has placed 12,000+ implants.
02
3D CBCT planning
The cheekbone, sinus and nerves are mapped in 3D, so the angle and length of each implant are decided before surgery.
03
Sedation available
Longer procedures can be done under sedation, or general anaesthesia given by an anaesthetist.
04
In-house lab
The temporary and final bridges are designed and made at Sterling.
What to expect
Your treatment, step by step
- 1
Consultation & CBCT scan
A full examination and a 3D scan of the jaw and cheekbones.
- 2
Digital plan
The position, angle and length of each implant are planned on screen, with the new arch of teeth.
- 3
Implant surgery
The zygomatic implants, with any regular implants, are placed under sedation or general anaesthesia.
- 4
Fixed temporary teeth
A fixed temporary bridge is usually fitted within days of surgery.
- 5
Final bridge
After about 3–6 months of healing, the final bridge is fitted on a second visit of about two weeks.
Your doctors
The specialists for this treatment
Dr. Anurag Bhagat
Partner · Orthodontist & Implantologist
MDS, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, KLE's Dental College, Belgaum. Advanced degree in implantology, Australia. 31+ years.
Dr. Aarti Tiwari Dhawan
Senior Consultant · Aesthetic, Restorative & Implant Dentistry
BDS, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College, Mumbai. Post Graduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry, State University of New York. 22+ years.
Dr. Maithilie Aggarwal
Prosthodontist · Implantologist & Aesthetic Dentist
MDS, Prosthodontics, ITS Centre for Dental Studies and Research. 7+ years.
Dr. Shivangi Kumar Batra
Endodontist · Conservative & Cosmetic Dentistry
MDS, D.Y. Patil Dental College, Pune; BDS, Bharati Vidyapeeth. 19+ years; with Sterling since 2010.
Dr. Sania Shaikh
Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dentist · Implantologist
BDS, M.A. Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune. Fellowship in Aesthetic Dentistry, University of Greifswald, Germany. 11+ years.
Questions
Zygomatic Implants: common questions
What is a zygomatic implant?+
A longer dental implant anchored in the cheekbone (zygoma) instead of the upper jawbone. It is used when the upper jaw has too little bone for ordinary implants.
Will I need a bone graft?+
Usually not. Avoiding bone grafting and a sinus lift is the main reason zygomatic implants are chosen.
Will I get fixed teeth straight away?+
Often, yes. A fixed temporary bridge is usually fitted within days of surgery, and the final bridge after healing.
Can zygomatic implants be used in the lower jaw?+
No. The cheekbone only supports the upper jaw. Lower-jaw cases are planned with other implant options.
What does it cost?+
A zygomatic implant is ₹70,000 per implant. The bridge, and any regular implants placed with them, are quoted with it after a CBCT scan. Message us on WhatsApp with your scan or X-ray for a first opinion.
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