Evaluation of the zygomatic bone prior to the quad zygoma surgery: virtual implant placement study on cone-beam computed tomography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objectives of our study were to evaluate zygomatic implants placed according to quad zygoma protocol in the severely absorbed maxilla on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans using virtual implant placement program and to compare the variables according to gender. The secondary objectives were to examine the intra and extra-sinus pathways of anterior and posterior implants.

Materials and methods

56 zygomatic bones from 28 patients were examined using CBCT scans. A total of 112 zygomatic implants were evaluated to zygomatic bone-implant contact (zBIC) lenght, the relationship zygomatic implants between the maxillary sinus and zygomaticofacial foramen (ZFF) were compared and analyzed by gender on virtually placed anterior and posterior implants on the three

SUBMITTER: Sahin O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12482155 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature