Zygomatic Implants

Dental Implants Reconsidered

Dental implants are the gold standard for restoring missing or damaged teeth. But when your jaw has deteriorated, this innovative and life-changing procedure is suddenly off the cards. Your hopes for a restored smile may seem dashed.

You need sufficient bone density to provide complete support for your new teeth. Hearing the bad news that your jaw can’t take implants is understandably upsetting. But at SmileHQ, this isn’t the end of the road.

While bone graft and sinus lift procedures are still an option, zygomatic implants can achieve what other treatments can’t.

Zygomatic implants support replacement teeth on your upper arch. Dr Vishal Patel and our expert team can replace several teeth or the entire row using this precision technique.

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Advanced Smile Restoration

Dental implants are small titanium screws that use your jawbone to support new teeth. If you’ve lost bone density through resorption, we can’t place implants because they’ll lack stability.

Zygomatic implants are much longer than standard implants. This type of implant is designed to access the dense zygomatic (cheek) bone for maximum support. We’ll place these implants at an angle to reach more of the bone.

We’ll use a combination of conventional and zygomatic implants to provide optimal support across the length of your smile. Once anchored into position, your implants support bespoke and natural-looking replacement teeth.

We can use zygomatic implants if you:

Have lost multiple teeth in your upper arch

Have multiple failing teeth in your upper arch

Have lost bone mass in your upper jaw

Have previously had dentures but would like increased stability

Zygomatic Implant Benefits

Reach Further

Zygomatic implants use the broader cheekbone instead of the jaw. By reaching toward the cheeks at an angle, there’s less need to worry about a thin or weak jawbone. Your new smile will get the support needed for eating, speaking, laughing, and smiling.

Skip the Graft

Depleted jaw bone mass usually means you’d need a graft or sinus lift before we can place dental implants. Although bone grafts are highly-effective, it can take longer to create your new smile. Because zygomatic implants use other facial bones for support, they are less reliant on the jaw, so it’s not necessary to have a bone graft.

Smile Confidently

When we place zygomatic implants, we’ll also produce custom-made replacement teeth that look perfect. We’ll match the colour, shape, texture, and size of your teeth. You’ll love how your new smile looks, leaving you feeling good about your appearance.

Regain Your Bite

You suddenly need to consider every meal when you lose teeth. Anything that needs lots of chewing is off the menu. With zygomatic implants, you can swap the mashed potato for your favourite meals and bite and chew confidently again.

Lifelong Foundations

Zygomatic implants are made from titanium, a strong, biocompatible material that doesn’t corrode or degrade. If you look after your new teeth, your implants will last for life.

The Zygomatic Implant Process

Before any procedure, we’ll invite you for a consultation with Dr Vishal Patel and the SmileHQ implant team. We’ll assess your smile and discuss your treatment options during this appointment. After answering your questions, we’ll start planning your surgery if you want to proceed with zygomatic implants.

On the day of your procedure, we’ll place four to six implants, including two longer rods stretching to your cheek—all administered under gentle sedation so you won’t feel a thing.

Next, we’ll place temporary replacement teeth. Although these are just a stop-gap, you’ll be surprised at their quality.

After your final teeth are ready, we’ll invite you back to the clinic to place them.

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Michael Hill

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Both Hannah and Charlotte looked after me very well. The best hygienist appointment I’ve had with no discomfort at all. Anyone who’s scared of going to the dentist has nothing to worry about here. Great coffee too!!

Carly Tierney

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I had the best experience at Smile HQ. The customer service was excellent and everyone was very professional and friendly. Pola and Charlotte made me feel very comfortable during my treatment and my end results are amazing!

Ellie Kinloch

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My experience at Smile HQ was the best!! Sasha and Charlotte were amazing from start to finish. They made me feel so comfortable and at ease, I would highly highly recommend going here! I had composite bonding and I am over the moon with my results. They really listen to what you are after and if anything exceeds all expectations. I’m very happy!

Tayla Claringbull

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Couldn’t recommend Pola and his team enough. Pola is thorough and explains everything and makes you feel in safe hands. The girls are also amazing, massive thanks to Hannah for everything she helped me set my app up and the aftercare is amazing. Claire is so lovely and personable every visit and Sophie is brilliant during my sessions with Pola.

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Receptionist Kiera is an absolute delight to talk to. So refreshing from your ordinary rude front of house receptionists, lovely attitude and very helpful.

Marilyn Nunn

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This is a wonderful practice. I was seen at short notice because I was in pain and could not get an appointment with my regular dentist and it was well worth the one hour journey to get there. Dr Sasha, Nurse Stephie and Holly and Claire on reception could not have been more welcoming and kind. I had x Ray and antibiotics and everything was unhurried and explained in detail. Thank you all so much.

Sam Sheerin

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Wow, what can I say about Smile HQ. It is a team full of experience but not just in their field of dentistry, but their customer service and their kindness to patients is second to none. Dr. Vish is amazing with the care and detail of his planning for your treatment and gets you that forever smile at the end of treatment. Would highly recommend this clinic and their specialist services in cosmetic dentistry and Implants.

Mark Brackley

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Two visits now; consultations and a hygienist appointment yesterday, always made to feel very comfortable in a professional environment… from an individual who has never been comfortable or wanting to visit the dentist, Smile HQ has completely changed my perspective and view of the experience! Looking forward to my next visit.