Zygomatic implants using the sinus slot technique: clinical report of a patient series.
OBJECTIVE
The management of 5 patients with extreme maxillary atrophy and treatment consisting of maxillary fixed prostheses supported by conventional implants and zygomatic fixations positioned according to the sinus slot technique is reported.


METHODS
A total of 16 conventional implants were placed, together with 2 pterygoid implants and 10 zygomatic fixations. In 2 cases zygomatic fixation could not be performed on the alveolar ridge, thus requiring palatal displacement. One patient presented nasogenian ecchymosis. The fixed rehabilitations were either screwed or cemented after 5 to 6 months.


RESULTS
Follow-up from implantation lasted 12 to 18 months, during which the prostheses and implants remained stable and in function.


CONCLUSIONS
The placement of zygomatic fixations based on the sinus slot technique offers advantages over the conventional technique, though extreme atrophy of the alveolar processes does not allow fixation at the supracrestal level, and complications may develop.


CONCLUSIONS
While zygomatic fixation is a valid alternative for treating the atrophic jaw, long-term studies are required to confirm its efficacy.
Peñarrocha
Miguel
M
Master of Oral Surgery and Implantology Program, Medical and Dental School, University of Valencia, Spain. penarroc@uv.es
Uribe
Roberto
R
García
Berta
B
Martí
Eva
E
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery*