What Are Zygomatic Implants?
Zygomatic implants are extra-long implants (30–55 mm) that anchor not in the jawbone but in the zygomatic bone — the cheekbone. They are the established solution for patients whose upper jaw has lost so much bone that conventional implants, and often even bone grafting, are no longer realistic. A systematic review of long-term data reports a survival rate of about 95–96% for zygomatic implants over follow-up periods beyond 10 years (Chrcanovic et al., 2016).
For patients who have been told “you have no bone — implants are impossible”, zygomatic implants are very often the honest counter-answer: fixed teeth without months of grafting.
Who Are Zygomatic Implants For?
Typical candidates are long-term upper-denture wearers with advanced bone resorption, patients after failed sinus lifts or grafts, and patients whose CBCT shows severe maxillary atrophy. Depending on the case, two zygomatic implants are combined with conventional front implants (hybrid concept) or four zygomatic implants carry the full arch (quad zygoma). The decision is made only on three-dimensional CBCT imaging — this is specialist surgery and honest case selection is everything.
How the Treatment Works at Stom Dental Centre
Zygoma cases follow our two-visit protocol. Visit one (3–5 days): CBCT-based planning, placement of the zygomatic (and any conventional) implants under sedation or general anaesthesia by the surgical team, and in most cases a fixed provisional bridge within 24–72 hours — the key advantage of zygoma anchorage is immediate stability. After about 4–6 months, visit two (5–7 days): the definitive bridge, typically zirconia on a milled framework, is manufactured and fitted under the control of prosthodontic lead DDS PhD Telman Iskender.
What Do Zygomatic Implants Cost in 2026?
In Türkiye, zygomatic implants typically cost €2,500–4,200 per implant in 2026; complete zygoma-supported full-arch solutions are case-dependent and quoted individually after CBCT review. In the UK and Germany, complete zygomatic rehabilitations commonly reach £20,000–30,000 / €25,000–35,000. At Stom Dental Centre the quote is written, itemised and fixed, and the prosthetic work carries a 10-year written guarantee.
Honest Limitations You Should Know
Zygomatic surgery is more demanding than standard implantology and belongs in experienced surgical hands with 3D planning — do not choose this treatment on price alone, anywhere. Sinus-related complications, though uncommon, are the main specific risk and must be discussed openly. Smokers and patients with uncontrolled systemic disease face the same elevated risks as with any implant surgery. If your CBCT shows enough bone for conventional or All-on-4 solutions, we will tell you — zygoma is the answer to a specific problem, not an upsell.
Why Patients Choose Stom Dental Centre in Antalya
Because severe-atrophy cases get a specialist, imaging-led answer instead of a template: CBCT planning, original implant systems with documented passports, immediate fixed provisionals where stability allows, and a digital prosthetic workflow for the final bridge. Care in English, German, Russian and Turkish, 200+ verified 5/5 reviews, and real full-arch patients in our video gallery.
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Key Takeaways
- Fixed provisional teeth: Usually within 24–72 hours thanks to high primary stability
- Anaesthesia: Sedation or general anaesthesia
- Treatment visits: 2 visits: 3–5 days (surgery) + 5–7 days (final bridge after 4–6 months)
- Cost in Türkiye 2026: ≈€2,500–4,200 per zygomatic implant; full concepts quoted after CBCT
What are zygomatic implants?
Zygomatic implants are extra-long implants (30–55 mm) anchored in the zygomatic (cheek) bone instead of the jawbone. They allow fixed teeth for patients with severe upper-jaw bone loss — typically without bone grafting — because the cheekbone offers dense, reliable anchorage. Long-term reviews report ≈95–96% survival beyond 10 years (Chrcanovic et al., 2016). At Stom Dental Centre in Antalya, zygoma cases are planned on CBCT imaging, usually receive a fixed provisional bridge within 24–72 hours, and are finished with a definitive zirconia bridge led prosthetically by DDS PhD Telman Iskender.
Treatment at a Glance
| Implant length | 30–55 mm, anchored in the zygomatic (cheek) bone |
|---|---|
| Long-term survival | ≈95–96% beyond 10 years (systematic review, Chrcanovic 2016) |
| Bone grafting | Usually completely avoided — that is the point of zygoma anchorage |
| Fixed provisional teeth | Usually within 24–72 hours thanks to high primary stability |
| Anaesthesia | Sedation or general anaesthesia |
| Treatment visits | 2 visits: 3–5 days (surgery) + 5–7 days (final bridge after 4–6 months) |
| Cost in Türkiye 2026 | ≈€2,500–4,200 per zygomatic implant; full concepts quoted after CBCT |
| Guarantee at Stom | 10 years on prosthetic work, written |
- Implant length
- 30–55 mm, anchored in the zygomatic (cheek) bone
- Long-term survival
- ≈95–96% beyond 10 years (systematic review, Chrcanovic 2016)
- Bone grafting
- Usually completely avoided — that is the point of zygoma anchorage
- Fixed provisional teeth
- Usually within 24–72 hours thanks to high primary stability
- Anaesthesia
- Sedation or general anaesthesia
- Treatment visits
- 2 visits: 3–5 days (surgery) + 5–7 days (final bridge after 4–6 months)
- Cost in Türkiye 2026
- ≈€2,500–4,200 per zygomatic implant; full concepts quoted after CBCT
- Guarantee at Stom
- 10 years on prosthetic work, written
Treatment Process: Step by Step
- CBCT Diagnostics — Three-dimensional imaging of the maxilla, sinus and zygomatic bone determines whether hybrid (2 zygoma + conventional) or quad-zygoma anchorage fits your anatomy.
- Surgical Planning — Implant paths are planned digitally along the zygomatic buttress, respecting the sinus and orbital structures.
- Implant Placement — Zygomatic implants are placed under sedation or general anaesthesia by the surgical team; conventional implants are added where planned.
- Immediate Provisional — High primary stability in the cheekbone usually allows a fixed provisional bridge within 24–72 hours.
- Healing Phase — 4–6 months of integration while you wear the fixed provisional at home.
- Definitive Bridge — A zirconia bridge on a milled framework is manufactured and fitted during the second visit, with bite and aesthetics finalised prosthetically.
- Aftercare — Implant passport, written guarantee terms, maintenance plan and WhatsApp access to the team.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Ideal Candidates
- Patients with severe upper-jaw bone loss ruling out conventional implants
- Patients told elsewhere that implants are impossible without major grafting
- Patients after failed sinus lifts or failed grafting attempts
- Long-term upper denture wearers with advanced ridge resorption
- Patients who want to avoid 6–12 months of staged grafting surgery
May Need Alternative Options
- Patients with sufficient jawbone for conventional or All-on-4 solutions (simpler is better)
- Active sinus infection that must be treated first
- Heavy smokers unwilling to pause smoking around surgery
- Patients with uncontrolled systemic disease affecting healing
Benefits and Considerations
Benefits
- Fixed teeth despite severe bone atrophy — usually without any grafting
- ≈95–96% long-term survival in published reviews
- Fixed provisional bridge typically within 24–72 hours
- Months of grafting and healing time avoided
- Costs in Antalya are a fraction of UK/German zygoma quotes
- 10-year written guarantee on the prosthetic work
Considerations
- Specialist surgery — surgeon experience and 3D planning are non-negotiable
- Sinus-related complications are the main specific risk and are discussed openly
- Sedation or general anaesthesia required
- Two visits to Antalya with 4–6 months between them
- Not the right tool when conventional anchorage is available
Frequently Asked Questions
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Zygoma surgery is the clearest example of why imaging beats opinion. On a CBCT the cheekbone tells you exactly what it can carry — and when it says yes, we can give a patient fixed teeth who has been wearing a loose denture for twenty years. Few moments in dentistry are more satisfying.Dr. Telman IskenderDDS, Oral Surgery Specialist, 20+ Years Experience — Stom Dental Centre, Antalya
Scientific References
- Chrcanovic BR, Albrektsson T, Wennerberg A. Survival and complications of zygomatic implants: an updated systematic review. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2016;74(10):1949-1964.
- Aparicio C, Manresa C, Francisco K, et al. Zygomatic implants: indications, techniques and outcomes, and the zygomatic success code. Periodontology 2000. 2014;66(1):41-58.
- Brennand Roper M, Vissink A, Dudding T, et al. Long-term treatment outcomes with zygomatic implants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Implant Dentistry. 2023;9(1):21.
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Last reviewed: July 2026
