title: Zygomatic implants: indications, techniques and outcomes, and the zygomatic success code.
abstract: The zygoma implant has been an effective option in the management of the atrophic edentulous maxilla as well as for maxillectomy defects. Brånemark introduced the zygoma implant not only as a solution to obtain posterior maxillary anchorage but also to expedite the rehabilitation process. The zygoma implant is a therapeutic option that deserves consideration in the treatment-planting process. This paper reviews the indications for zygoma implants and the surgical and prosthetic techniques (including new developments) and also reports on the clinical outcome of the zygomatic anatomy-guided approach. An overview of conventional grafting procedures is also included. Finally, a Zygoma Success Code, describing specific criteria to score the success of rehabilitation anchored on zygomatic implants, is proposed.
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Aparicio
authors.forename: Carolina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Manresa
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Francisco
authors.forename: Pedro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Claros
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alández
authors.forename: Oscar
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: González-Martín
authors.forename: Tomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Albrektsson
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015050:Zygoma / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants