What Are Zygoma Implants?
Zygoma implants are quite different from basic dentures. Those who have experienced jaw bone loss may no longer be a candidate for dentures, as the structure of the jaw will be lacking the mass to support them. These implants make use of the cheekbone, which is quite strong. Once in place, replacement teeth can be permanently mounted to the implants.
Jaw bone loss can be caused by a number of things including injury, gum disease, and teeth that have been previously extracted. No matter the reason for the loss, the only option in the past was bone grafting, which was not only expensive, but required multiple hospital stays. Patients were subjected to longer periods of discomfort, as well as longer recovery periods. This often amounted to a loss of work time, which could increase the total expense even more.
Zygoma implants can be completed in one day in most cases, and will include the attachment of a bridge. The success rate is nearly 100%. To determine if you are a candidate for this procedure, schedule a free consultation with Same Day Smiles. This consultation will determine the current condition of your teeth and jaw. Feel free to ask any questions you may have about the procedure during this time. With the fear of multiple procedures out of the way, you can now replace your smile in as little as one day.