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ZYGOMATIC DENTAL IMPLANTS - HOUSTON, TX

Think you can’t get dental implants because of severe bone loss? Think again.

At Dr. Friedberg & Associates, we offer zygomatic dental implants in Houston, an advanced solution for patients who are not candidates for traditional implants. This innovative technique eliminates the need for bone grafting, offering new hope to patients with significant jawbone deterioration. Schedule your consultation today to explore if zygomatic implants are right for you.

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Zygomatic Implants Tackle Severe Bone Loss

Zygomatic dental implants are ideal for patients with extensive bone loss in the upper jaw. By anchoring into the cheekbone (zygoma), they bypass the need for jawbone grafting and make full-arch restoration possible—even if you’ve been told implants aren’t an option. Our Houston implant experts use this approach to restore function and aesthetics, giving you a confident new smile and better quality of life.
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Understanding Zygomatic Dental Implants

Unlike traditional implants secured in the jawbone, zygomatic dental implants are surgically placed in the cheekbone—a dense, stable bone that provides strong support. This method eliminates the need for bone grafting and allows us to support a bridge of fixed teeth, even in patients with significant bone loss. Because it’s a highly complex procedure, only a select number of implant dentists—including our team in Houston—routinely place zygomatic implants with successful outcomes. 💡 Want to learn more about how this works? Visit the National Library of Medicine for a clinical overview of zygomatic implants.

  • Fewer surgeries required
  • Secure, life-like bridge of teeth
  • Reliable, long-term function
  • Immediate teeth, in most cases
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What To Expect From Zygomatic Implants?

Although the name may sound intimidating, zygomatic dental implants can often be placed in a single procedure—without the need for bone grafts. Using 3D cone-beam CT technology, we plan your treatment digitally before surgery, placing each implant in the most stable area of bone. In many cases, traditional implants are also placed where the bone is denser. Because there’s no need to wait for graft healing, treatment with zygomatic implants is typically faster and more comfortable. You’ll leave with a fully functional smile that looks and feels natural. At Dr. Friedberg & Associates, we use this advanced approach to restore smiles and lives—permanently.
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FAQS

Are zygomatic dental implants safe?

Zygomatic implants have been in clinical use since the late 1990s, and long-term studies report high survival rates over ten years and beyond. Placement requires advanced surgical training and 3D imaging, so outcomes depend heavily on the experience of the surgeon. Dr. Friedberg reviews your imaging, sinus anatomy, and medical history before recommending this approach.

Zygomatic dental implants are long titanium posts that anchor in the cheekbone (zygomatic bone) rather than the upper jaw. They are designed for patients with severe upper jaw bone loss who are not candidates for traditional implants.

Cost depends on how many implants are needed, the type of final restoration, and whether any additional procedures are involved. Because zygomatic implants often avoid the need for extensive bone grafting, the total treatment cost can compare favorably to grafting followed by traditional implants. We provide a written estimate at your consultation, and financing options are available.

Often, yes. Zygomatic implants anchor in the dense cheekbone, bypassing the deteriorated jawbone entirely, which means extensive grafting is usually unnecessary. Candidacy depends on your individual anatomy, sinus health, and medical history — a consultation with 3D imaging confirms whether this approach will work for you.

In most cases, no. Because the implants engage the cheekbone rather than the upper jaw, the months of healing that bone grafting requires can typically be avoided.

Zygomatic implants are designed as a long-term solution and can last many years. Longevity depends on oral hygiene, bite forces, overall health, and keeping up with professional maintenance visits.

Published long-term studies report high survival rates for zygomatic implants, comparable to traditional implants placed in healthy bone. Success depends on surgical technique, patient health, and consistent oral hygiene and follow-up care.

Traditional implants need adequate jawbone to anchor into. When the upper jaw has deteriorated significantly, they typically require bone grafting and several months of healing before placement. Zygomatic implants can often avoid that step and allow a temporary restoration much sooner.

Traditional implants need adequate jawbone to anchor into. When the upper jaw has deteriorated significantly, they typically require bone grafting and several months of healing before placement. Zygomatic implants can often avoid that step and allow a temporary restoration much sooner.

 

Candidates typically include patients with severe upper jaw bone loss, those who have had a bone graft fail, patients told they lack sufficient bone for traditional implants, and those who want to avoid grafting. Dr. Friedberg confirms candidacy after reviewing your 3D imaging and medical history.

Candidates typically include patients with severe upper jaw bone loss, those who have had a bone graft fail, patients told they lack sufficient bone for traditional implants, and those who want to avoid grafting. Dr. Friedberg confirms candidacy after reviewing your 3D imaging and medical history.