All-on-4 vs. All-on-6 Dental Implants: Which System is Better for You?
Don’t despair when you want to reclaim your smile, but have been told that traditional implants aren’t suitable due to severe bone loss in your upper jaw. At Health Centers Turkey, we are here to help you with innovative and effective solutions like zygomatic implants. These special implants allow you to achieve fixed and aesthetic teeth even in the most challenging situations.
Quick Facts
- What are they? Special, long dental implants placed into the cheekbones (zygoma) when there is insufficient bone in the upper jaw.
- Who are they suitable for? Ideal for patients with severe upper jaw bone resorption (atrophy), those who lack sufficient bone for traditional implants, or those who do not want or are not suitable for bone grafting procedures.
- Key Advantage: Generally eliminates the need for additional and lengthy surgical procedures like bone grafting.
- Success Rate: Has a very high success rate when performed by experienced hands.
- Procedure Time: In most cases, implants can be placed, and temporary teeth can be fitted in a single surgical procedure.
What Are Zygomatic Implants? Let's Get Acquainted
Zygomatic implants get their name from where they are placed: The Zygoma, or cheekbone. Traditional dental implants are placed inside the jawbone. However, over time due to tooth loss, trauma, or certain health conditions, the upper jawbone (maxilla) can lose volume and density. This condition is called maxillary atrophy, leaving insufficient bone support for traditional implants to anchor securely.
This is where zygomatic implants come into play. These implants are much longer than standard implants and bypass the deficient upper jawbone, anchoring into the cheekbones, which generally do not lose density and stability over time. This creates a solid foundation even in patients with severe bone loss, allowing for a fixed bridge or prosthesis to be placed on top. Most importantly, in many cases, it saves patients from bone grafting procedures, which require long and sometimes unpredictable healing periods.
How Much Zygomatic Implants in Turkey
Zygomatic implant treatment is an advanced procedure requiring expertise, planned according to each patient’s unique needs. Although treatment costs are planned individually, zygomatic implant applications can generally be considered with prices starting from €2000. This is a starting point, and the final cost varies depending on the complexity of the case, the number of implants used, and the type of prosthesis. Our all-inclusive packages typically cover consultation, 3D imaging, surgical procedure, implants, temporary and permanent prostheses, accommodation, and transfer services. Please contact us for the most suitable and transparent pricing options for you.
Advantages Offered by Zygomatic Implants
Why should you choose zygomatic implants? Here are the main benefits:
- Alternative to Bone Grafting: One of the biggest advantages is eliminating the need for often complex bone grafting procedures. This shortens treatment time and avoids additional surgeries.
- Single-Stage Solution: In most cases, temporary fixed teeth can be fitted immediately after implant placement (Immediate Loading). This means patients can leave the clinic with functional and aesthetic teeth on the same day.
- Solution for Severe Bone Loss: A reliable option for patients with advanced bone resorption where traditional implants are not feasible.
- High Success Rate: When performed with proper planning by experienced surgeons, zygomatic implants have very high long-term success rates.
- Improved Quality of Life: Achieving fixed, reliable, and aesthetic teeth restores speech and chewing functions and boosts self-confidence in social life.
Why Choose Health Centers Turkey for Zygomatic Implant Treatment?
Zygomatic implant application is a more complex technique compared to standard implant surgery, requiring special expertise and experience. Let us explain why Health Centers Turkey stands out in this field:
- Expert Staff: We work with experienced maxillofacial surgeons specially trained in zygomatic implants, who successfully perform this complex surgery.
- Advanced Technology: We ensure precise and safe surgery by using 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and digital design software in treatment planning.
- Patient-Centered Approach: We know every patient is unique, and we create treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and expectations.
- Comfortable Experience: We prioritize your comfort and satisfaction from the beginning to the end of your treatment process. We support you throughout your dental holiday in Turkey.
- Proven Success: We have helped numerous patients regain their smiles and quality of life with zygomatic implants.
How Does the Zygomatic Implant Treatment Process Work?
Our treatment process generally includes the following steps:
- Comprehensive Examination and Planning: The first step involves a detailed intraoral examination and 3D imaging (CBCT) to assess your bone structure. Our surgeon evaluates whether zygomatic implants are suitable for you and digitally plans the ideal positions for implant placement. Your treatment goals and expectations are discussed in detail.
- Surgical Application: The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia or deep sedation. Our surgeon precisely places the zygomatic implants into your cheekbones according to the plan. This surgical procedure is more comprehensive than standard dental implant placement and requires special surgical expertise and experience due to the need for precise access to the cheekbone. If appropriate, your temporary fixed prostheses may also be fitted during the same session.
- Healing and Osseointegration: A healing period is required after surgery. During this time, the implants integrate with the bone (osseointegration). This process usually takes a few months.
- Placement of Permanent Prostheses: Once the implants have fully fused with the bone, your custom-made aesthetic and functional permanent dental prostheses are fitted.
Zygomatic Implant Care
The care for zygomatic implants is similar to that of natural teeth and traditional implants. Good oral hygiene is essential for their longevity:
- Regular Brushing: Brush your teeth and implant-supported prostheses at least twice a day with a soft-bristled brush.
- Interdental Cleaning: Clean around the implants and under the prosthesis using dental floss, interdental brushes, or an oral irrigator (water flosser).
- Professional Maintenance: Visit your dentist at specified intervals (usually every 6 months) to check the condition of your implants and prostheses and receive professional cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You will not feel pain during the surgery as it is performed under anesthesia. Any mild pain and swelling afterward can be easily managed with prescribed painkillers.
Initial healing (reduction of swelling and tenderness) usually takes 1-2 weeks. Full integration of the implants with the bone (osseointegration) can take about 4-6 months. However, since temporary teeth are often placed immediately, you won’t experience aesthetic or functional loss.
As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks such as infection, nerve damage, or sinus issues. However, these risks are minimized with an experienced surgeon and proper planning.
Healthy individuals with severe bone loss in the upper jaw who are not suitable for traditional implants or bone grafting are ideal candidates.
With good care and regular check-ups, zygomatic implants can last a lifetime.
Don't Postpone Your Smile, Contact Us!
You don’t have to give up on your smile due to severe bone loss. Zygomatic implants offer you the chance to have fixed, aesthetic, and functional teeth. Meet the expert team at Health Centers Turkey, learn about our customized solutions, and start your treatment journey by visiting our contact page or calling us directly. We are here to help you achieve a healthy and confident smile!
This document is reviewed and approved Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Aslı Atasaven and Gülsün Inal Yıldırım and HCT Dental Clinic CEO
