REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES

Tuna Sumer; Nihat Akbulut; Dilara Doğay

doi:10.65022/clindentres.1840902

REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES

Abstract

Zygomatic implants provide a viable solution for the rehabilitation of patients with severe maxillary atrophy, offering improved function and aesthetics in cases where conventional implant placement is not feasible due to insufficient bone quantity and quality. Severe maxillary atrophy, often resulting from tooth loss and sinus expansion, presents significant challenges for implant supported prostheses. Zygomatic implants eliminate the need for extensive bone grafting by anchoring into the zygomatic bone, enabling fixed or removable prostheses. This case report presents two patients with atrophic maxilla rehabilitated using zygomatic implants: one with a history of failed implants and grafts and another with cleft lip and palate. Both patients achieved satisfactory outcomes with minimal complications. Zygomatic implants offer a reliable, long-term solution for severe maxillary atrophy, provided that detailed pre-surgical planning and experienced surgical teams are involved to minimize risks and optimize outcomes.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Journal Section

Case Report

Authors

Tuna Sumer ^*
0009-0001-9049-7983
Türkiye

Nihat Akbulut
0000-0001-6950-8214
Türkiye

Dilara Doğay This is me
0000-0002-9174-0463
Türkiye

Publication Date

December 12, 2025

Submission Date

February 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 49 Number: 3

DOI

https://doi.org/10.65022/clindentres.1840902

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA48NJ39HC

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Sumer, T., Akbulut, N., & Doğay, D. (2025). REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES. Clinical Dentistry and Research, 49(3), 178-183. https://doi.org/10.65022/clindentres.1840902

AMA

1.Sumer T, Akbulut N, Doğay D. REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES. Clin Dent Res. 2025;49(3):178-183. doi:10.65022/clindentres.1840902

Chicago

Sumer, Tuna, Nihat Akbulut, and Dilara Doğay. 2025. “REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES”. Clinical Dentistry and Research 49 (3): 178-83. https://doi.org/10.65022/clindentres.1840902.

EndNote

Sumer T, Akbulut N, Doğay D (December 1, 2025) REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES. Clinical Dentistry and Research 49 3 178–183.

IEEE

[1]T. Sumer, N. Akbulut, and D. Doğay, “REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES”, Clin Dent Res, vol. 49, no. 3, pp. 178–183, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.65022/clindentres.1840902.

ISNAD

Sumer, Tuna - Akbulut, Nihat - Doğay, Dilara. “REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES”. Clinical Dentistry and Research 49/3 (December 1, 2025): 178-183. https://doi.org/10.65022/clindentres.1840902.

JAMA

1.Sumer T, Akbulut N, Doğay D. REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES. Clin Dent Res. 2025;49:178–183.

MLA

Sumer, Tuna, et al. “REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES”. Clinical Dentistry and Research, vol. 49, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 178-83, doi:10.65022/clindentres.1840902.

Vancouver

1.Tuna Sumer, Nihat Akbulut, Dilara Doğay. REHABILITATION OF SEVERE ATROPHIC MAXILLA WITH ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTS: A REPORT OF TWO CASES. Clin Dent Res. 2025 Dec. 1;49(3):178-83. doi:10.65022/clindentres.1840902