When You’ve Been Told No

Zygomatic Implants in Newport Beach

Fixed upper teeth for patients told they have too little bone for implants. Anchored in the cheekbone rather than the jaw, so severe bone loss stops being the obstacle.

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1 stage

instead of years of grafting

Same day

provisional bridge, usually

3D CT

guided planning

ABOMS

board certified surgeon

1 stage

instead of years of grafting

Same day

provisional bridge, usually

3D CT

guided planning

ABOMS

board certified surgeon

How They Work

Zygomatic vs staged grafting

Zygomatic

Graft then implant

Total timeline

Months

2–3 years

Bone grafting

Usually avoided

Required, staged

Teeth same day

Usually yes

Surgical episodes

One

Several

A zygomatic implant is longer than a conventional one and passes from the upper jaw into the zygoma, the cheekbone. The cheekbone is dense and does not resorb the way the jaw does.

Because the anchorage does not depend on the jaw bone, extensive grafting and sinus lifting can often be avoided altogether.

What This Solves

Severe upper jaw bone loss

Where conventional implants have no bone to anchor into.

Failed previous grafting

Where grafting has already been tried and did not take.

Long-term denture wear

Where the upper ridge has flattened over years.

Years of grafting avoided

Often a single surgical stage instead of staged healing.

Fixed teeth, not removable

A fixed bridge rather than a denture that comes out.

Combined with standard implants

Frequently used alongside conventional implants at the front.

What Happens

Consultation and 3D CT scan to plan the trajectory.

Plan, timeline and full cost set out in writing.

Surgery under general anesthesia, provisional bridge same day.

Healing and integration on a soft diet.

Final fixed bridge once integration is confirmed.

What Happens

01Consultation and 3D CT scan to plan the trajectory.

02Plan, timeline and full cost set out in writing.

03Surgery under general anesthesia, provisional bridge same day.

04Healing and integration on a soft diet.

05Final fixed bridge once integration is confirmed.

Who Is a Candidate

Severe upper jaw bone loss on CT

Told elsewhere implants are not possible

Unwilling to undergo staged grafting

Healthy zygomatic bone

Medically fit for general anesthesia

What Do They Cost?

More than conventional implants, reflecting the complexity of the surgery. Set against staged grafting over two or three years, the total is often comparable and the timeline far shorter.

Insurance verified before treatment; financing through CareCredit, no-interest monthly plans, all major cards.

Recovery

Cheek and under-eye swelling peaks around 48 hours, then settles over one to two weeks. The graft integrates over the following months on a soft diet.

Day 2–3 swelling peaksWeek 1–2 settlingIntegration soft diet, follow-up

PRP Therapy — heal faster →

Aftercare

Liquid and very soft diet the first week

No nose blowing, straws or air travel for the period we specify

Ice and elevation for the first few days

Soft diet through weeks 2 to 6 while tissue matures

Take antibiotics exactly as prescribed

Call the Office For

Fever

Swelling that worsens after day four

Drainage from the nose or surgical site

Persistent numbness, or a loose provisional

Frequently Asked Questions

I was told I do not have enough bone. Is this for me?

Possibly, and it is worth a scan to find out. What matters is the condition of your zygomatic bone, assessed on CT at the consultation.

Which is faster, zygomatic implants or grafting?

Zygomatic, substantially. Grafting means two to four surgeries and about six months of healing before implants go in. Zygomatic treatment is one surgery, with a fixed provisional bridge attached that day or within a few days.

Will I be asleep, and what is the sinusitis risk?

Yes, in most cases; this is done under general anesthesia or deep IV sedation, not local alone. Sinusitis is the most commonly reported complication and most cases are treated medically.

Can zygomatic implants be done on the lower jaw?

No. There is no equivalent anchor bone below. Severe lower-jaw bone loss is addressed with grafting, short implants or nerve-aware planning instead.

How long do they last?

Published series report high long-term survival, comparable to conventional implants in well-selected cases. The prosthesis on top is the part most likely to need service later.

Will medical insurance cover any of it?

Sometimes, particularly when the bone loss followed cancer treatment or trauma. It takes documentation and pre-authorization.

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