Zygomatic Implants
Fixed upper teeth for patients told they don’t have enough bone
Lost too much upper jawbone for regular implants? Zygomatic implants take their hold in your cheekbone instead, so fixed teeth are still possible, often with no bone graft first. At Smile Again in Fairfield, NJ, they are placed by oral surgeon Dr. David Zelig, a leader and teacher in zygomatic and pterygoid implants, and your teeth are designed by Board-Certified Prosthodontist Dr. Daniel Greenbaum.
A stronger anchor when the upper jaw has thinned
After teeth are lost, the upper jaw slowly shrinks and the sinuses take over the space. A regular implant has nothing solid to hold. A zygomatic implant is longer, runs alongside the jaw, and locks into the dense bone of the cheekbone.
They are usually placed one on each side, often with regular implants at the front, and together they hold a fixed bridge of upper teeth that stays in, day and night.
Who zygomatic implants are for
- You were told you don't have enough bone for implants
- Your upper denture has gotten loose and hard to wear
- An earlier upper implant or bone graft didn't succeed
- You'd rather skip a bone graft and the months of waiting
- You want fixed upper teeth that don't come out at night
At Smile Again, everyone is a candidate for implants and permanent teeth, even if told before they don't have enough bone.
See your own bone in 3D before anything is placed
A flat x-ray can miss bone you still have. Our CBCT 3D scan shows your jaw, sinuses and cheekbones in full, so Dr. Zelig can plan the exact angle and length of every implant, then place it with guided surgery. More on 3D imaging
From your first scan to your final teeth
Consultation & CBCT scan
We scan, listen to your goals and explain every option that fits you.
Digital plan
Implants are planned on your scan; your new teeth are designed in our lab.
Placement under sedation
You rest comfortably. If the implants are stable enough, fixed temporary teeth go in the same day.
Final teeth
After healing, your permanent bridge is made on site and fitted.
New upper teeth, made in Fairfield by our team
Full-arch implant patients of Smile Again. Not every case shown used zygomatic implants.
Albert's teeth were loose and beyond repair. He wanted a smile that looked natural and teeth that were strong enough to enjoy all his favorite foods again. A Full-Arch dental implant bridge on the upper jaw made it happen.
We replaced the upper teeth with a full-arch implant bridge and restored the lower teeth with custom crowns. The result is a healthy, beautiful smile made with today's most advanced materials.
Broken teeth and excess bone left Pedro feeling hopeless about his smile. Our specialist team gave him strong, beautiful Full-Arch dental implant teeth and the confidence to Smile Again.
Every smile is unique. These are real, unretouched results from patients treated at Smile Again Dental Implant Center; individual results vary based on each person’s condition and treatment plan.
See all patient resultsCheekbone anchor or bone graft: how the options differ
| Zygomatic implants | Bone graft, then implants | Pterygoid implants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchored in | Cheekbone | Rebuilt upper jawbone | Bone behind the last upper molars |
| Best for | Severe upper bone loss | Mild to moderate loss | Loss toward the rear of the jaw |
| Separate graft surgery | Usually not | Yes | Usually not |
| Wait before implants | None | Several months | None |
What zygomatic implants cost, and ways to pay
Cost depends on how many implants you need, any extractions, your bridge material and sedation, so you get a personal quote after your scan. We submit to all insurance companies as a courtesy, are in the Delta Dental PPO network, and offer financing through CareCredit, LendingClub and Cherry.
See insurance & financingA surgeon and a prosthodontist on every case
Dr. David Zelig, DDS
Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonA leader and teacher in zygomatic and pterygoid implants, known for complex bone-loss cases once believed to be impossible.
Dr. Daniel S. Greenbaum, DDS, MS, FACP
Board-Certified ProsthodontistSpecializes in complex full-mouth reconstruction and designs your new teeth in our in-house lab.
Questions patients ask us
Let us help you smile again
Call (973) 808-9908 or request your consultation online.
