Modified technique using multiple zygomatic implants in reconstruction of the atrophic maxilla: a technical note.
Zygomatic implants have been in use since the 1990s for the treatment of patients with severely resorbed maxillae. Here, the authors present a modification of the standard zygomatic implant technique that uses up to 3 implants on each side of the maxilla for support of a dental prosthesis.
Bothur
Stefan
S
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Helsingborgs Lasarett, Helsingborg, Sweden. stefan.bothur@helsingborgslasarett.se
Jonsson
Goran
G
Sandahl
Lars
L
D001284:Atrophy; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery*
D015921:Dental Implants