Zygoma Implants – Kadıköy Dental Clinic | OPC Clinic

Is general anesthesia required for this surgery?

Yakup Udül — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:29:12 +0000

For patient comfort and the precision of the procedure, it is recommended that zygoma implant surgery be performed under general anesthesia in a fully equipped hospital.

What does a zygoma implant feel like?

Yakup Udül — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:42:12 +0000

The patient does not feel the length of the implant; zygoma implants provide a natural and solid chewing sensation, just like your own teeth.

Are these implants difficult to maintain?

Yakup Udül — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:40:52 +0000

No, like other implant-supported prostheses, zygoma implants are easily cleaned with an oral irrigator and super floss.

Is it more expensive than a regular implant?

Yakup Udül — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:39:31 +0000

Because they are custom-made, long implants and due to the surgical complexity, zygoma implants are more expensive than standard implants.

Is it applicable to cancer patients?

Yakup Udül — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:38:10 +0000

Zygoma implants are also safely used for rehabilitation in patients who have had jawbone removed or who have lost bone after radiotherapy.

When does prosthesis manufacturing begin?

Yakup Udül — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:36:57 +0000

Because the cheekbone is very firm, fixed teeth can be fitted immediately 24-48 hours after zygoma implants are placed.

Does it cause sinusitis?

Yakup Udül — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:34:43 +0000

When applied with the correct technique and sterilization, zygomatic implants do not affect sinus health and do not cause sinusitis.

Are zygoma implants used alone?

Yakup Udül — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:33:09 +0000

Fixed prostheses are made on zygoma implants, usually in combination with standard implants placed in the anterior region (hybrid).

Will there be a lot of swelling on the face?

Yakup Udül — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:31:51 +0000

Since the procedure is performed in the cheekbone area, swelling and bruising around the eyes after zygoma implants are normal and will subside within a week.

Can zygoma implants harm the eye or brain?

Yakup Udül — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:28:11 +0000

Because they are placed in an anatomically safe area (cheekbone), zygoma implants pose absolutely no risk to the eye or brain.