Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants
Rediscover Your Smile
Are you missing teeth, struggling with dentures, or facing challenges with traditional implants? Zygomatic and pterygoid implants may be the solution you've been searching for. These innovative techniques offer a new path to a confident, functional smile, even in cases of significant bone loss.
What Are Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants?
Traditional dental implants require sufficient jaw bone to provide a stable foundation. However, if you've experienced bone loss due to missing teeth, gum disease, or other factors, traditional implants may not be an option. This is where zygomatic and pterygoid implants come in.
Zygomatic Implants: These longer implants are anchored in the sturdy zygomatic bone (cheekbone), bypassing the need for extensive bone grafting.
Pterygoid Implants: These implants are placed in the pterygoid bone at the back of the upper jaw, offering another alternative for patients with insufficient bone in the front of the jaw.
The alternative implants provide a strong and stable base for single implants, multiple implants, or a full arch of replacement teeth, restoring your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
What is the Implant Process?
- Comprehensive Evaluation: Your journey starts with a thorough examination, including a CBCT scan. This advanced 3D imaging allows us to assess your bone structure and precisely plan the ideal placement of your zygomatic implants. We'll also create a detailed model of your jaw and cheekbone for accurate surgical guidance.
- Precise Implant Placement: Using minimally invasive techniques and our detailed surgical plan, we'll strategically anchor the zygomatic implants into your cheekbone (zygomatic arch). In many cases, we can attach a fixed bridge on the same day, providing you with immediate tooth replacement.
- Immediate Function & Aesthetics: You'll leave our office with a restored smile and the ability to eat and speak comfortably. These new teeth are designed to look, feel, and function just like natural teeth, enhancing both your appearance and confidence.
- Maintaining Your Implants: To ensure the long-term success of your zygomatic implants, we'll provide guidance on maintaining excellent oral hygiene. This includes regular brushing, the use of tools like Waterpiks and interdental brushes, and routine checkups at our office for professional cleaning and monitoring.
This streamlined process, combined with advanced technology and our expertise, ensures optimal results and a lifetime of confident smiles.
What are the Benefits of Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants?
- High Success Rates: Zygomatic and pterygoid implants have demonstrated high success rates, comparable to traditional implants.
- Reduced Treatment Time: By eliminating the need for extensive bone grafting, these techniques often shorten overall treatment time.
- Immediate Function: In many cases, you can receive temporary teeth on the same day as surgery, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of a restored smile immediately.
- Improved Quality of Life: Regain the ability to eat your favorite foods, speak clearly, and smile confidently, improving your overall quality of life.
- Long-Term Solution: With proper care, zygomatic and pterygoid implants can last a lifetime, providing a permanent solution for missing teeth.
Types of Anesthesia
We offer a variety of anesthetic options to make your experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible. The method of sedation used depends on your preference, the nature of the procedure, and your medical history.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants and other procedures.
"Dr. Jun's a good person to come to and he'll do a great job. My overall experience with this practice, they're really awesome people. They care about your care."
"Dr. Jun is a really amazing practitioner. He's very caring and I really appreciate that. My overall experience with this practice has been great."
"The staff was overall really kind, really helpful, really nice, and Dr. Jun was amazing. I think my procedure went great, and my recovery went amazing as well."
"Staff here is amazing. They treat you like family. Dr. Jun is very precise. He's very serious about what he does. My procedures went well. "
"The staff here is extremely friendly. Dr. Jun is very knowledgeable, and he does excellent work."
"They were awesome. Dr. Jun basically walked me through all of my questions that I had throughout the procedure."
"Dr. Jun was very effective with everything he did. The procedures went well. I feel better now. I've got a full, full set of teeth. I can enjoy my food much better than before."
"My overall experience with this practice was great. From the staff to the actual procedure and the recovery, everything went well."
"Dr. Jun is very professional, knows his trade, and he's a really good guy. The procedures went as planned. There was a calendar for doing certain things."
Southern California’s Most Trusted Oral Surgery Specialists
Dr. Young Jun and the YJ OMS Dental Implants & Oral Surgery team have helped countless patients improve facial aesthetics, restore dental health, and recover confidence. Whether you need dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, or full-mouth reconstruction, our state-of-the-art office deploys the latest technology and techniques to ensure flawless results and fast recovery. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at our Placentia or Huntington Beach office and get started on your journey to a brand-new smile.