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SynthesisInternational journal of implant dentistry2023

Indications for zygomatic implants: a systematic review.

Waldemar D Polido, Agustin Machado-Fernandez, Wei-Shao Lin, Tara Aghaloo

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Waldemar D PolidoDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, USA. wdpolido@iu.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-0645-1801
Agustin Machado-FernandezDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, PUCRS School of Dentistry, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Wei-Shao LinDepartment of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, USA.
Tara AghalooSection of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe purpose of this systematic review was to assess the evidence regarding the indications for placement of zygomatic implants to rehabilitate edentulous maxillae. MATERIAL AND

methodsA focused question using the PIO format was developed, questioning "in patients in need of an implant-supported rehabilitation of the edentulous maxillae, what are the indications for the use of zygomatic implants''. The primary information analyzed and collected was a clear description of the indication for the use of zygomatic implants.

resultsA total of 1266 records were identified through database searching. The full-text review was conducted for 117 papers, and 10 were selected to be included in this review. Zygomatic implant indications were extreme bone atrophy or deficiency secondary to different factors. The quad zygoma concept (two zygomatic implants bilaterally placed and splinted) was applied to 107 patients, the classic zygoma concept (one zygomatic implant bilaterally placed and splinted to standard anterior implants) was used in 88 patients, and the unilateral concept (one zygomatic implant on one side, splinted with one or more conventional implants) was employed in 14 patients.

conclusionsThe main indication for the use of zygomatic implants was considered extreme maxillary bone atrophy, resulting from many factors. The clear definition of what was considered "extreme bone atrophy" is not uniquely defined in each paper. Further studies are needed to develop clear indications for zygomatic implants.

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Dental ImplantsMedicineMouth, EdentulousAtrophyDatabases, FactualHumansDental ImplantsAtrophic maxillaeZygomaZygoma implantsZygomatic implants

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PMID37391575
PMCPMC10313639

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