The first-ever consensus on Zygomatic Implant Protocol
The result of months of collaborative work was published in the International Journal of Oral Implantology (Aparicio C, Pastorino D. A modified Delphi consensus for rehabilitations anchored to zygomatic implants. Int J Oral Implantol (Berl). 2023 Sep 28;16(3):225-242. PMID: 37767617), the first consensus on Zygomatic Implants, marking a significant milestone for the ZAGA Centers Network […]
Round and flat zygomatic implants
Home Round and flat zygomatic implants We are happy to share with you our latest peer-reviewed publication, “Round and flat zygomatic implants: effectiveness after a 1-year follow-up non-interventional study,” created by three members of our ZAGA Centers Scientific Council: Dr. Carlos Aparicio (Barcelona), Prof. James Chow (Hong Kong), Dr. Rubén Davó (Alicante), along with two […]
The ZAGA approach for rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla
Home The ZAGA approach for rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla We are thrilled to share with you our latest peer-reviewed publication “The zygoma anatomy-guided approach for rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla” created by some of our brightest ZAGA members globally: Carlos Aparicio, Antonio Olivo, Victor de Paz, Daniel Kraus, Manuel Martín Luque, Eduardo Crooke, Peter […]
Zygomatic Classical Technique or Anatomy-Guided Approach?
Zygomatic Classical Technique or Anatomy-Guided Approach? For several decades, zygomatic implantation has been the preferred technique for patients with either maxillectomy defects or the atrophic edentulous maxilla. Yet, up until recently, the original Brånemark protocol – utilizing the intra-sinus pathway – was the only documented way of fully rehabilitating patients. In patients with pronounced buccal […]
Zygomatic indications, techniques and outcomes, Success Code
Aparicio, C., Manresa, C., Francisco, K., Claros, P., Alández, J., González-Martín, O., & Albrektsson, T. (2014). Zygomatic implants: indications, techniques and outcomes, and the zygomatic success code. Periodontology 2000, 66(1), 41–58. https://doi.org/10.1111/prd.12038 While implant-based restorations have become a common treatment in the developed world, any form of rehabilitation of severely atrophic, fully edentulous maxilla can […]
Zygomatic Implants Long-Term Answer
Aparicio, C., Manresa, C., Francisco, K., Ouazzani, W., Claros, P., Potau, J. M., & Aparicio, A. (2014). The long-term use of zygomatic implants: a 10-year clinical and radiographic report. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, 16(3), 447–459. The atrophic maxilla is a common condition in older people, but unfortunately, any dentist dealing with dental rehabilitation […]
Extra-Sinus Zygomatic Implant Placement
Aparicio, C., Ouazzani, W., Aparicio, A., Fortes, V., Muela, R., Pascual, A., Codesal, M., Barluenga, N., Manresa, C., & Franch, M. (2010). Extrasinus zygomatic implants: three year experience from a new surgical approach for patients with pronounced buccal concavities in the edentulous maxilla. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, 12(1), 55–61. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1708-8208.2008.00130.x Ever since professor […]
Zygomatic Implant Placement Gold Standard
Aparicio, C., Ouazzani, W., Aparicio, A., Fortes, V., Muela, R., Pascual, A., Codesal, M., Barluenga, N. and Franch, M. (2010), Immediate/Early Loading of Zygomatic Implants: Clinical Experiences after 2 to 5 Years of Follow‐up. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, 12: e77-e82. doi:10.1111/j.1708-8208.2008.00134.x Any implant dentist will know that a patient who arrives with severe […]