What is Zygoma?
Zygoma is the Latin term for the cheekbone. It is a paired, thin, and curved bone of the skull located above the upper jaw and below the eye. The zygomatic bone is an exceptionally high-quality bone in all patients and is used for the placement of longer implants when there is insufficient bone volume for standard implants. Zygoma implants are placed in this bone.
Prof. Brånemark, the father of implantology, believed that it is better to utilize healthy and available bone that can be immediately loaded and used to create fixed teeth, rather than expensive methods that require multiple surgical procedures for bone augmentation using artificial bone, and where one must wait for new teeth for 9 to 12 months.
What are zygoma or zygomatic implants?
Zygoma or zygomatic implants are specially designed longer implants that are placed in the cheekbone when there is insufficient jaw ridge for the placement of regular implants. The first zygomatic implant, “Branemark System Zygoma”, was placed in 1989 as an anchor for a fixed bridge to avoid complex bone augmentation and sinus lift in the upper jaw.
Nine years ago, there were only two manufacturers of zygomatic implants worldwide, but today there are about twenty. We exclusively use Straumann implants due to their proven quality and having the highest success rate of the procedure. The design of the ZAGA Flat and ZAGA Round implants is tailored to the patient’s anatomical structures.
Zygomatic implants can vary in length from 30 mm to 60 mm. They are often used in the All-on-4 and Pro Arch concepts specifically in areas where bone is missing. They can be placed in the following combinations:
- 3 standard implants and 1 zygomatic implant
- 2 standard and 2 zygomatic implants – hybrid zygoma
- 4 zygomatic implants – quad zygoma
How are Zygoma implants placed?
The therapy is performed in two stages:
Stage 1: Surgery, which involves the placement of implants and a temporary fixed bridge of 10 teeth (which is not removed from the mouth).
Stage 2: Definitive treatment, which includes a titanium milled framework and a bridge of 12 teeth for one jaw.
6 months have to pass between stage 1 and stage 2.
Advantages – Zygoma Implants
- No need for sinus lift and bone grafting
- Fixed teeth within 24 hours
- Applicable method for all patients
- Permanent solution
- Easy maintenance of oral hygiene
Who is a candidate for zygomatic implants?
- Patients who face the most challenging cases in dentistry
- Patients who have worn dentures for a long time
- Patients who lack sufficient bone for the placement of traditional implants
- Patients who have long-term fixed bridges and experienced bone resorption in the upper jaw
- Patients who prefer a fixed bridge over dentures
- Patients who have been told that they cannot receive a fixed bridge on implants
Today, there is no patient who cannot receive fixed teeth, at least not at our clinic in Zagreb.
What sets us apart from others?
Dr. Matija Gikic, DMD, a specialist in oral surgery, was one of the first in Croatia and the region to start performing these demanding implant procedures in 2014. He has successfully completed over 300 surgeries to date.
Dr. Gikic’s polyclinic is among the 39 Zygoma clinics worldwide that are part of the prestigious global network of ZAGA Centers – Global Exclusive Network. As a result, Dr. Gikic has become a globally recognized expert in zygomatic implants.
ZAGA Centres are reputable dental clinics around the world that specialize in treating severe atrophy of the upper jaw using zygomatic implants. Each ZAGA Centre undergoes a rigorous certification process to become a certified ZAGA Centre. We are proud to be the only clinic in this part of Europe that is a member of the ZAGA network.
At Dr. Gikic’s polyclinic, preoperative preparation is thorough and detailed, including digital CT diagnostics, planning out operations in specialized 3D software coDiagnostiX, bone quality analysis, 3D printing of the patient’s skull, and performing the surgical procedure on a printed template prior to the actual operation to avoid unexpected complications.
We meticulously plan each procedure because the plan and quality preparation are crucial for the success of the treatment. Dr. Gikic’s polyclinic specializes in conservative implantology, which means preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible.
Have you been told that you don’t have enough bone for implant placement? We have a solution for you. Entrust yourself to a renowned specialist who is fully dedicated to patients and aware that these are the most challenging cases in oral surgery.
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Ugradnja 2 implantata Neodent GM Helix Acqua by Straumann
Ugradnja 2 implantata Neodent Zygoma GM by Straumann
4x Neodent GM Mini Conical Abutment by Straumann
4x Neodent privremeni Titanium cilindar by Straumann
Privremeni Glodani fiksni rad bez nepca - PrograMill PM7 by Ivoclar
CBCT 3D RTG snimka obje čeljusti (poslije operacije) - OP 300
Kirurški Allon protokol
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Ugradnja 1 implantata Zygomatic ZAGA™ Round&Flat by Straumann
4x RB/WB Screw-retained Abutment by Straumann
4x RB/WB privremeni Titanium cilindar by Straumann
Privremeni Glodani fiksni rad bez nepca - PrograMill PM7 by Ivoclar
CBCT 3D RTG snimka obje čeljusti (poslije operacije) - OP 300
Kirurški Allon protokol
Analiza i digitalno planiranje coDiagnostiX by Straumann
Ugradnja 2 implantata BLX Roxolid SLActive by Straumann
Ugradnja 2 Zygomatic ZAGA™ Round&Flat implantata by Straumann
4x RB/WB Screw-retained Abutment by Straumann
4x RB/WB privremeni Titanium cilindar by Straumann
Privremeni Glodani fiksni rad bez nepca - PrograMill PM7 by Ivoclar
CBCT 3D RTG snimka obje čeljusti (poslije operacije) - OP 300
Kirurški Allon protokol