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# ZAGA Centers: ZAGA Centers is a global network of dental clinics and certified experts specializing in zygomatic implant rehabilitation for patients with severe maxillary atrophy, following the ZAGA Concept developed by Dr. Carlos Aparicio.

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## Posts
- [ZAGA Cadaver Course Barcelona June 2026: Training Recap](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2026/06/17/zaga-cadaver-course-barcelona-june-2026/): Home
- [Zygomatic Implants in a Case of Severe Atrophy: ZAGA Center Paris](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2026/04/07/zygomatic-implants-severe-atrophy-case-report-zaga-center-paris/): Case realized by Dr. Umberto Russo, member of the ZAGA Centers network
- [ZAGA Zygomatic & Pterygoid Course – January 2026 Recap](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2026/02/03/zaga-zygomatic-pterygoid-course-january-2026-recap/): Home
- [7th Edition of the ZAGA Zygomatic Live Training in Brazil](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2025/12/16/7th-edition-of-the-zaga-zygomatic-live-training-in-brazil/): The 5th ZAGA Live Training Edition brought together dental professionals for an immersive experience in zygomatic implant rehabilitation. Participants gained hands-on practice, advanced theoretical knowledge, and direct insights from leading experts in the field. Discover the highlights of this successful training event.
- [Hands-On Excellence in Manhattan: The ZAGA Course October 2025 in New York City](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2025/10/15/zygomatic-and-remote-anchorage-course-in-new-york-2025/): Led by Dr. Carlos Aparicio and Dr. Jay Neugarten, the four-day journey brought together dental professionals eager to learn and improve their experience in zygomatic and pterygoid implants.This most recent ZAGA Course October 2025 in New York City stood out for its inspiring sessions, live surgeries, and exceptional hands-on training on 3D dental models and cryopreserved heads. All this was supported by AI-based simultaneous translation, allowing all participants to take part in all presentations regardless of language barriers.
- [ZAGA Zygomatic & Pterygoid Course – September 2025 Recap](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2025/09/10/zaga-zygomatic-pterygoid-course-september-2025-recap/): The ZAGA Course September 2025 commenced with two days of a comprehensive introduction to the ZAGA Concept and the ORIS Success Code, setting the foundation for the days ahead. Participants reviewed evidence-based protocols and explored the advantages and challenges of intra- and extra-sinus techniques. Moreover, the participants were led through surgical procedures and an introduction to the zygomatic implant system.Theoretical sessions were combined with practical training on anatomically precise dental 3D models generated from CBCT scans of real patients with zygomatic indications, providing participants with an authentic environment to apply the surgical principles discussed earlier in practice. This close interaction between theory and practice allowed clinicians to consolidate their skills with confidence.
- [Edentulism 2025: Global Dental Experts Reunite in Barcelona​](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2025/06/12/edentulism-2025-the-global-stage-for-edentulous-treatment-innovation/): Once again, Edentulism 2025 has demonstrated to be much more than an international dental conference— it was a celebration of the global dental community and a unique opportunity to strengthen relations, make connections, and share knowledge between fellow clinicians. This was also felt by the Certified ZAGA Centers participating and attending the event, organized by the ZAGA Centers team under the scientific leadership of Dr. Carlos Aparicio. This second edition of the Edentulism Conference brought the ZAGA philosophy to the forefront of advanced edentulous treatment on the world stage.
- [ZAGA Course Barcelona June 2025: An Immersive Journey into Zygomatic Implantology](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2025/06/12/zaga-course-barcelona-june-2025-an-immersive-journey-into-zygomatic-implantology/): Home
- [20 Years of Innovation in Zygomatic Implantology: The Externalized Pathway Technique](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2025/05/12/celebrating-20-years-of-innovation-in-zygomatic-implantology/): This year marks the 20th anniversary of a groundbreaking milestone in the field of implantology: the first global presentation of the results obtained from placing zygomatic implants with an externalized trajectory along the maxillary wall. This innovative technique was introduced in 2005 by the team of Clínica Aparicio, led by Drs. Wafaa Ouazzani, Stefan Lundgren, Lars Sennerby and Carlos Aparicio, at the biannual EuroPerio conference in Madrid. The results, based on one year of clinical experience, were later published in 2006 in the International Journal of Clinical Periodontology (1).
- [What Does It Mean to Be a ZAGA Center?](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2025/05/07/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-zaga-center/): In the field of advanced implantology, few names are as recognized as ZAGA Centers. But what does it truly mean to be part of this network? For many clinicians around the world, becoming a ZAGA Center is a professional milestone, a mark of excellence, and an opportunity to collaborate with some of the most respected experts in zygomatic implant rehabilitation.
- [ZAGA Cadaver Course – Sydney 2025](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2025/04/07/zaga-cadaver-course-sydney-2025/): From March 31st to April 3rd, 2025, the city of Sydney became the epicenter of advanced surgical training in implant dentistry as it hosted the ZAGA Cadaver Course, a four-day intensive program designed to deepen the knowledge and refine the skills of professionals working in the most demanding areas of implant rehabilitation. Organized Zygoma ZAGA Centers, this course brought together a community of 22 dental professionals from across Australia and beyond—oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dental specialists, and general dentists alike—united by their shared goal: mastering remote anchorage solutions in cases of severe maxillary atrophy.
- [Transforming Knowledge into Expertise with Real Patient Cases in the 6th ZAGA Live Training](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2025/03/26/transforming-knowledge-into-expertise-with-real-patient-cases-in-the-6th-zaga-live-training/): The 6th ZAGA Live Training in São Paulo provided an exclusive hands-on experience in zygomatic implantology. Led by Dr. André Sakima and Dr. Jan Peter Ilg, it combined theory, patient prototype practice, and live surgeries, ensuring expert guidance at every step. The training concluded with an internationally recognized certification.
- [ZAGA Cadaver Course January 2025: Mastering Zygomatic Implants](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2025/01/29/zaga-cadaver-course-january-2025-taking-zygomatic-implant-mastery-to-the-next-level/): Home
- [ZAGA Course in New York: An Immersive Educational Experience](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2024/10/23/zaga-course-in-new-york-an-immersive-educational-experience/): From October 16 to 18, 2024, New York City hosted a remarkable ZAGA Cadaver Course, attracting dental specialists interested in improving their surgical techniques. This three-day intensive course, led by Dr. Carlos Aparicio and Dr. Jay Neugarten at The New York Center for Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Surgery, provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of advanced zygomatic implant procedures following the renowned Zygoma Anatomy Guided Approach (ZAGA).
- [5th ZAGA Live Training Edition: Skills in Action](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2024/10/15/5th-zaga-live-training-edition-skills-in-action/): The 5th ZAGA Live Training Edition brought together dental professionals for an immersive experience in zygomatic implant rehabilitation. Participants gained hands-on practice, advanced theoretical knowledge, and direct insights from leading experts in the field. Discover the highlights of this successful training event.
- [The latest ZAGA Cadaver Course in Barcelona: An Outstanding Experience Welcoming International Dental Surgeons](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2024/09/12/the-latest-zaga-cadaver-course-in-barcelona-an-outstanding-experience-welcoming-international-dental-surgeons/): Explore the valuable insights shared by Dr. Adrianne Golly, Dr. Misagh Habibi, Dr. Cosmin Paduraru and Dr. Philipp Gorelov during the last ZAGA Cadaver Course. Discover what captured his interest and his deep dedication to applying these insights in his clinical practice.
- [ZAGA Live Training: Elevating Expertise in Zygomatic Implants](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2024/08/29/zaga-live-training-elevating-expertise-in-zygomatic-implants/): The fourth edition of the ZAGA Live Training took place in August in the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil, a renowned medical facility at the Blanc Hospital.
- [ZAGA Course in Barcelona: A Remarkable Journey in Zygomatic Implant Education](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2024/06/26/zaga-course-in-barcelona-a-remarkable-journey-in-zygomatic-implant-education/): From June 18-21, 2024, the vibrant city of Barcelona hosted an exceptional educational event—the ZAGA Course on zygomatic implants. This four-day course, held at the ZAGA Centers headquarters, brought together 30 participants from across the globe and featured esteemed faculty, including Dr. Carlos Aparicio, Dr. Guy McLellan, and Dr. Manuel Martín. Let's explore the educational sessions and learning experiences provided during this course.
- [Discover Smile24h: Patient Education Portal by ZAGA Centers](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2024/05/16/discover-smile24h-patient-education-portal-by-zaga-centers/): Home
- [Recap of the Live Zygomatic Implant Training in Australia](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2024/04/24/recap-of-the-live-zygomatic-implant-training-in-australia/): In the middle of April, a new event unfolded across Melbourne and Sydney, Australia: the Live Zygomatic Implant Training. Led by the esteemed Dr. Andre Sakima and Dr. Peter Ilg, internationally recognized authorities from the prestigious ZAGA Center Sao Paulo, Brazil, this intensive training program proved to be a transformative experience for attendees who wanted to stay at the forefront of advancement treatments, essentials for providing top-tier patient care.
- [Live patients always ensure maximum practice learning on the ZAGA Live Training](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2024/02/14/live-patients-always-ensure-maximum-learning/): At the vibrant metropolis of São Paulo, a groundbreaking event unfolded last week: the second edition of the ZAGA Live Training, an intensive program with real patients for surgeons who seek to improve their skills in zygomatic implants. This edition, led by experienced surgeons Dr. André Sakima and Dr. Jan Peter Ilg from ZAGA Center São Paulo, offered the participants the perfect environment to learn the latest techniques and get the surgical experience necessary to face the most complex zygomatic cases.
- [The Latest Edition of Barcelona’s ZAGA Course](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2024/01/31/from-theory-to-practice-a-new-edition-of-barcelonas-zaga-course/): 2024 started with another edition of ZAGA Course in Barcelona, once again blending expertise, innovation and education.
- [The first-ever consensus on Zygomatic Implant Protocol](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2023/11/08/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 and the clinical community around zygomatic implant rehabilitation.
- [Empire State of Zygomatic Implants](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2023/10/16/empire-state-of-zygomatic-implants/): What a journey! The 35th edition of the ZAGA Course, the 2nd edition of its specialist-only variation, took place in New York City from October 4th to 7th. Designed to share the current state-of-the-art in zygomatic implant rehabilitation for severe maxillary atrophy, this course gathered 15 participants from the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia at ZAGA Center New York, NYCOMS, New York Center for Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Surgery in Madison Avenue.
- [A Transformative Experience: First ZAGA Live Patient Training in Zygomatic Implants in São Paulo, Brazil](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2023/08/16/a-transformative-experience-training-in-zygomatic-implants/): The bustling city of São Paulo recently witnessed the first edition of the ZAGA Training Center on Zygomatic Implants, delivered by certified surgeons Dr. André Sakima and Dr. Jan Peter Ilg. It was a fantastic week, with five days of training and a lot of networking among the participants.
- [A magnificent ZAGA Course in Barcelona welcomes an international cohort of dental surgeons](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2023/06/28/a-magnificent-zaga-course-in-barcelona/): The 34th edition of the ZAGA Course took place June 21st - 23rd, 2023, with 20 amazing participants from all over the world. Led by the esteemed Dr. Carlos Aparicio, this three-day course provided an exceptional platform for exploring zygomatic implant techniques and the revolutionary ZAGA Concept. The event was made possible with the support of Straumann, Bontempi, and Aurabooks, for which Dr. Aparicio and the entire ZAGA team expressed their gratitude.
- [Edentulism2023 gathered over 200 doctors around an exceptional scientific program](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2023/05/12/edentulism2023-gathered-over-200-doctors-around-an-exceptional-scientific-program/): On May 4-6, Gran Canaria welcomed EDENTULISM2023, an outstanding gathering of dental professionals, surgeons and industry. More than 200 doctors learnt and networked during three day of enlightening lectures delivered by renowned experts in the field of edentulous treatments: all-on-X, zygomatic implants, prosthesis, overdenture, geriatric dentistry among others.
- [Edentulism2023: The Scientific Conference for Dental Professionals](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2023/03/01/edentulism2023-the-scientific-conference-for-dental-professionals/): Are you looking to stay up-to-date with the latest research, clinical techniques, and technologies related to the treatment of edentulous patients? Providing state-of-the-art treatment options for each patient is vital to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving dental world. That's precisely what we had in mind when we launched Edentulism2023.
- [Nothing but Extraordinary, the Barcelona ZAGA Course Journey](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2023/02/03/nothing-but-extraordinary-the-barcelona-zaga-course-journey/): Home
- [ZAGA Zygomatic Implant Experts in the City](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2022/09/29/zaga-zygomatic-implant-experts-in-the-city/): New York was the setting for our 32ⁿᵈ edition of the ZAGA course. With 22 participants from the U.S. and Canada attending our Zygomatic Specialist Course - under the direction of Dr Carlos Aparicio and Dr Jay Neugarten as expert lecturers in zygomatic implants, this meeting of professionals is a sure sign of the ZAGA method’s success and bright future. With special thanks to the support of the Straumann Group, Salvin Dental Specialties, the ZAGA team, and our ZAGA Center New York, this occasion was a great meeting and coming together of older and newer colleagues. This course edition included an additional day for a zygomatic surgery with Dr. Neugarten, providing a first-hand experience.
- [A successful ZAGA Zygomatic Implant Course in sunny Barcelona](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2022/07/29/zaga-zygomatic-implant-course-in-barcelona-2022/): Last week we held the 31st edition of the ZAGA Course, welcoming 24 participants from 16 countries. This time, the ZAGA Cadaver Course was held in Barcelona in the middle of the summer. Our three-day Cadaver Course showed us again the enthusiasm and respect for the participants to learn and comprehend the zygomatic implant technique delivered by Dr. Carlos Aparicio. 
- [Round and flat zygomatic implants](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2022/04/04/round-and-flat-zygomatic-implants-effectiveness/): Home
- [The key for better outcomes with zygomatic implants](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2022/03/28/zygomatic-implant-education/): Knowing what to expect from implant rehabilitation is a key element of great zygomatic implant education for patients. Indeed, expectations need to be clearly defined. Most often, recovering fixed, permanent upper teeth is the first objective. Also, aesthetics can represent for some patients the main complaint. In this sense, defining together with each patient their expected outcome and anchoring it in the reality of what is possible surgically and prosthetically speaking is critical.
- [A new generation of 3D models to reach anatomical precision](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2022/03/04/a-new-generation-of-3d-models-to-reach-anatomical-precision/): Home
- [The ZAGA approach for rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2022/02/25/the-zygoma-anatomy-guided-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 Simon, Madalina Simon, José Ferreira, Andre Sakima Serrano, Jan Peter Ilg, Arturo Bilbao, Alberto Fernandez, Pedro Guitián & Jay Neugarten. This works represents an international collaboration between Barcelona (ES), Padova (IT), Madrid (ES), Mainz (DE), Canary islands (ES), Málaga (ES), Stutgart (DE), Braga (PT), Sao Paolo (BR), Ibiza (ES), Vigo (ES) and New York (US).
- [ZAGA Proficient Course June 2021: A great start](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2021/07/06/zaga-proficient-course-june2021/): June 2021 has been the first occasion for Doctors from all over the globe to share a great learning experience during the first edition of our ZAGA Proficient Course.
- [ZAGA Course April 2021](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2021/06/04/zaga-course-april-2021/):  
- [The ZAGA Concept for a minimally invasive “Canal Osteotomy”](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2021/01/28/the-zaga-concept-for-a-minimally-invasive-canal-osteotomy/): A 75-year-old female patient presented to our office with the chief complaint of deficient chewing function and poor aesthetics. Regarding her medical condition, she reported not suffering systemic diseases and not taking any medication.
- [Straumann ZAGA Flat and ZAGA Round zygomatic implants](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2021/01/28/straumann-zaga-flat-and-zaga-round-zygomatic-implant/): For any oral surgeon actively placing zygomatic implants, the recent launch of the StraumannⓇ zygomatic implant system is well-known. This article dives into the genesis of this innovation, from design to manufacturing, up until reaching the patients. With two different implant designs: ZAGA Flat and ZAGA Round and many unique features, this system clearly stands as a breakthrough in the growing field of zygomatic implant rehabilitation. The invention, design, industrial technology transfer, and in fine commercialization is a text-book story from start to finish.
- [ZAGA Centers Network Scientific Partners](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2020/11/05/zaga-top-dental-universities/): November 5th 2020
- [Management of an atrophic maxilla with zygoma implants](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2020/04/28/management-of-a-severely-atrophic-maxilla-with-zygoma-implants/): Zygoma Case Report (20-004) Overview Planning Surgery Final situation Post Surgery
- [Zygomatic Classical Technique or Anatomy-Guided Approach?](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2020/03/17/zygomatic-classical-or-zaga/): 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 concavities, however, this approach often resulted in the palatal emergence of the implant head. This meant that some experienced discomfort, including chronic rhinosinusitis or sinus congestion.
- [Zygomatic indications, techniques and outcomes, Success Code](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2020/03/17/zygomatic-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
- [Zygomatic Implants Long-Term Answer](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2020/03/16/zygomatic-implants-science/): 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.
- [Extra-Sinus Zygomatic Implant Placement](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2020/03/13/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
- [Zygomatic Implant Placement Gold Standard](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2020/03/09/zygomatic-implant-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
- [Management of a surgical complication in an atrophied maxilla](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2020/02/19/management-of-a-surgical-complication/): The following pictures correspond to a patient with an extremely atrophied maxilla, treated during the January 2020 edition of the ZAGA course in Barcelona. The objective is to illustrate the management of an intra-operatory complication. Zygomatic fracturing was experienced during the placement of the left upper premolar zygomatic implant. The implant diameter was 3.4 mm. After retrieving the implant, osteotomy depth was increased to allow for lateral stabilization of a wider and shorter implant that would not reach zygomatic anchorage.
- [Treatment of the severely atrophic maxilla](https://zagacenters.com/blog/2020/02/18/treatment-of-the-severely-atrophic-maxilla/): The following pictures correspond to a heavy smoker patient with multiple failed implant procedures in her maxilla, treated in the ZAGA Center Barcelona, Hepler Bone Clinic. The surgery was performed by Dr Calos Aparicio with Dr Ophir Fromovich and Dr Guy Mclellan. Prosthetic work was performed by Dr Natalia Barluenga.

## Pages
- [Dr. Franck Renouard – “Threats and Errors Management in Edentulous Maxillary Surgery: The Example of Zygomatic Implants”](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e1/): Home
- [Dr. Caesar Butura – “Nasal Implants”](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e2/): Home
- [Dr. Michael Pikos – “Zygomatic Implant Therapy Demystified: Hybrid vs Quad”](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e3/): Home
- [Dr. Safa Tahmasebi – “To Zygoma or Not to Zygoma? A Modern Approach to Severe Atrophy”](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e4/): Home
- [Dr. Maxim Kopylov – “A Systematic Approach for the Rehabilitation of the Atrophic Maxilla”](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e5/): Home
- [Dr. Jay Neugarten – Moderator](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e6/): Home
- [Dr. Jan Peter Ilg & Dr. André Sakima – “Dealing with the Smile Line in Full Mouth Reconstructions”](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e7/): Home
- [Prof. Waldemar Polido – “Long-Term Success of Short Implants”](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e8/): Home
- [Dr. Eduardo Nicolaievsky – Moderator](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e9/): Home
- [Graham Blackbeard – Founder & Director of Southern Implants](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e10/): Home
- [Dr. Corrado Cazacu – “Full Mouth Rehabilitation using Zygomatic Implants: Completely Digital Approach”](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e11/): Home
- [Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos & Dr. Petros Yuvanoglu – Moderators](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e12/): Home
- [David Serra – CEO at Quirurgical Bontempi Spain](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e13/): Home
- [Dr. Nicholas Egbert – “Managing Complications in Full-Arch Implant Dentistry”](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e14/): Home
- [Francesco Ferroni – Export Manager at JDentalCare](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e15/): Home
- [Dr. David Norré – “Full Arch FP1 a Digital Approach”](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e16/): Home
- [Dr. George Raeber – Straumann R&D on Zygomatic Implants & Edentulism 2025](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/s4e17/): Home
- [Scientific Publication Support Program](https://zagacenters.com/scientific-publication-support-program/): Turn your ZAGA Center's clinical experience into high-impact, peer-reviewed publications — with qualified medical writers supporting the scientific writing.
- [The ZAGA Concept: An Anatomy-Guided Approach to Zygomatic Implants](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-concept/): In short: The ZAGA Concept (Zygoma Anatomy-Guided Approach) is a clinical protocol developed by Dr. Carlos Aparicio for the rehabilitation of patients with severe atrophy of the upper jaw. It starts from an anatomical classification of the curvature of the maxillary wall (ZAGA Types 0 to 4). That classification defines the implant path on three sets of criteria - anatomical, biomechanical and prosthetic - and finally guides the choice between the two implant geometries designed by ZAGA and manufactured by Straumann: the ZAGA Round and the ZAGA Flat. ZAGA replaces the historical "one-size-fits-all" technique with a patient-specific protocol that reduces sinus complications, preserves soft tissue, and improves prosthetic outcomes - allowing in most cases a fixed full-arch restoration in less than 24 hours.
- [Dr. Evgeny Paska – ZAGA Center Moscow – North](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-evgeny-paska-zaga-center-moscow-north/): Dr. Evgeny Paska is a maxillofacial surgeon and implantologist, as well as the founder and medical director of ZygoPaska, a center specializing in advanced maxillofacial implantology. The center is located in northern Moscow, Russia. He is one of Moscow’s most experienced specialists in zygomatic implants, with over 25 years of surgical experience. In addition, he has been a member of the ZAGA Centers Network since 2026, at the ZAGA Center Moscow-North.
- [Dr. Maxym Prytula – ZAGA Center Kyiv](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-maxym-prytula-zaga-center-kyiv/): Dr. Maxym Prytula is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and bioengineer based in Kyiv, Ukraine, and is currently the founder and medical director of the Primo Dental Clinic. As one of the youngest members of the ZAGA Centers Network, he has advanced surgical experience with a strong scientific and digital background, enabling him to offer highly sophisticated solutions for complex implant rehabilitation cases, always following the patient-centered ZAGA philosophy.
- [Prof. Horia Barbu – ZAGA Scientific Partner Bucharest](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/prof-horia-barbu-zaga-scientific-partner-bucharest/): Prof. Horia Barbu is a resident professor of Oral Implantology at Titu Maiorescu University in Bucharest, Romania. The professor has more than two decades of experience in oral surgery and implantology. He holds the position of President of the General Dental Council of Bucharest. He heads the Department of Oral Implantology and is dedicated to training undergraduate and graduate students. At the Scientific Partner Bucharest, Prof. Horia Barbu leads the collaboration between the ZAGA Network and Titu Maiorescu University, offering advanced solutions for partial and total edentulism following the innovative ZAGA Concept. He does not treat patients himself, as his role is exclusively academic.
- [Dr. Helen Arabatzis – ZAGA Center Victoria](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-helen-arabatzis-zaga-center-victoria/): Dr. Helen Arabatzis is an enthusiastic, highly experienced dentist who has focused her career on dental implantology and facial aesthetics. Since 1999, she has been the principal dentist and owner of Brunswick Family Dental Surgery, one of the largest dental clinics in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
- [Dr Joe Xanthopoulos – ZAGA Center Melbourne](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-joe-xanthopoulos-zaga-center-melbourne/): Dr. Joe Xanthopoulos is motivated by the transformative power that dentistry can have on patients’ lives. In 1995, after graduating from the University of Melbourne, he devoted more than 20 years to dental implantology, combining surgical precision with artistic excellence to restore his patients' smiles and confidence.
- [Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai – ZAGA Center Ho Chi Minh City](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-nguyen-ngoc-hai-zaga-center-ho-chi-minh-city/): In Vietnam, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai is one of the most respected dental specialists. With more than 25 years of experience in implant dentistry, Dr. Hai has been placing more than 400 implants per month, with almost all of them used for full-arch rehabilitation.Dr. Hai and his team at ZAGA Center Ho Chi Minh City devote all their efforts to achieving the results that patients desire, thus earning the affection of their clients.
- [Dr. Umberto Russo – ZAGA Center Paris](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-umberto-russo-zaga-center-paris/): Dr. Umberto Russo from the ZAGA Center Paris is an internationally renowned dental surgeon with a global career. He had the opportunity to train for four years in São Paulo (Brazil), where he completed his specialization in maxillofacial surgery at FACOP. After completing his specialization, he spent several years in Spain, Italy, and France, where he gained extensive experience in multidisciplinary approaches to dentistry. Currently based in Paris at the Sana Oris Dental Clinic, now certified as a ZAGA zygomatic implant expert, he applies this unique experience to offer cutting-edge treatments for the most complex dental implant cases.
- [Dr. Liu Tiliang – ZAGA Center Beijing](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-liu-tiliang-zaga-center-beijing/): Dr. Liu Tiliang is a Chief Physician who graduated from Zunyi Medical University in 2006. In 2013, he founded the Beijing Yadejia Dental Medical Group, which has grown to include one dental hospital and six dental clinics. He serves as a special lecturer for several dental implant and technology companies, including Nobel (Sweden), Trausim (China), Duplo Implant, and the Impnav Dental Navigation System (China).
- [Dr Leon Smith – ZAGA Center Perth](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-leon-smith-zaga-center-perth/): Dr. Leon Smith is a skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon, serving as a consultant at the Royal Perth Hospital and operating a private practice with Oral Surgery Consultants in West Perth, ZAGA Center Perth. Not only is he an exceptional surgeon, but Dr. Smith prides himself on patient relationships. At Oral Surgery Consultants, every patient receives an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Smith's achievements reflect his dedication and reputation as a leading dental surgeon. He also remains engaged as a researcher and continues to advance his expertise through ongoing education.
- [ZAGA Cadaver Course: Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-course-zygomatic-implants/zaga-cadaver-course-zygomatic-and-pterygoid-implants/): Home
- [Dr. Catalin Vasile Caliniuc – ZAGA Center Iasi](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-catalin-vasile-caliniuc-zaga-center-iasi/): Home
- [Dr. Javier Arturo Paz Hernández – ZAGA Center Cancun](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-javier-arturo-paz-hernandez-zaga-center-cancun/): Home
- [Dr. Peter Doherty – ZAGA Center Dublin](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-peter-doherty-zaga-center-dublin/): Home
- [Dr. Louie Al-Faraje – ZAGA Center San Diego](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-louie-al-faraje-zaga-center-san-diego/): Dr. Louie Al-Faraje is a globally recognized authority in oral implantology, having pioneered numerous classifications and surgical techniques that have become the standard in the field. With extensive clinical, academic, and research experience, he has dedicated his career to advancing implant dentistry through education and innovation. His California Implant Institute in San Diego, California, utilizes today’s most innovative and effective clinical solutions to create and maintain optimal oral health using dental implants and bone grafting procedures.
- [Zygomatic Implant Experts in Adelaide](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zygomatic-implant-experts-in-adelaide/): Home
- [Dr Zahi Khouri – ZAGA Center Adelaide](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-zahi-khouri-zaga-center-adelaide/): Home
- [Dr Benjamin Sellick- ZAGA Center Adelaide](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-benjamin-sellick-zaga-center-adelaide/): Home
- [ZAGA Passport](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-science/zaga-passport/): The ZAGA Passport is a personalized physical document that embodies the spirit of cohesion and unity within the ZAGA Network. Specifically designed for patients who have received full-mouth rehabilitation or dental implants treatment in a ZAGA Center, this passport offers a tangible tool that reflects the cooperative character of the ZAGA Network and the ZAGA’s commitment to providing continuous, expert care anywhere in the world. It is modeled after a traditional passport that includes an easy-to-carry QR card. It allows patients to access, in a secure way, all the essential information related to their dental implant treatment.
- [Dr Justin Pijpe – ZAGA Center Eindhoven](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-justin-pijpe-zaga-center-eindhoven/): Dr. Justin Pijpe is a renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeon and ITI Fellow who specializes in oral implantology and is registered with the Dutch Association for Oral Implantology. He completed his medical degree (2000) and dentistry degree (2005) at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, where he also conducted his PhD research on diagnosing and treating Sjögren's syndrome.
- [Dr Edward Liu – ZAGA Center South Michigan](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-edward-liu-zaga-center-south-michigan/): Dr. Edward Liu, DDS, DABOI, MAGD, is a renowned implantologist and cosmetic dentist in Greater Lansing area. As the founder of Edward Liu General and Implant Dentistry, he has provided exceptional dental care since 2001. Dr. Liu specializes in advanced implantology, sedation dentistry, and full-arch restorations, transforming patients' lives with cutting-edge dental solutions.
- [Dr. Luc Vrielinck – ZAGA Partner Genk](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-luc-vrielinck-zaga-center-genk/): Discover Dr. Luc Vrielinck, an expert maxillofacial surgeon specializing in zygomatic and pterygoid implants. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Vrielinck is a pioneer in computer-guided implant surgery, dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with severe maxillary atrophy. Visit our page to learn more about his expertise and innovative approach to implantology
- [Dr. Satoshi Kato – ZAGA Center Osaka](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-satoshi-kato-zaga-center-osaka/): Home
- [Dr Kerem Turgut Atasoy – ZAGA Center Bursa](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-kerem-turgut-atasoy-zaga-center-bursa/): Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implantologist & Leading Zygomatic Specialist in Turkey
- [Dr Alexander Vorobyev – ZAGA Center Minsk](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-alexander-varabyev-zaga-center-minsk/): Maxillofacial Surgeon, Implantologist & Leading Zygomatic Specialist in Belarus
- [Dr Maxim Kopylov – ZAGA Center Moscow](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-maxim-kopylov-zaga-center-moscow/): MaxTreat Perio Center
- [ZAGA Courses – Zygomatic Implants](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-course-zygomatic-implants/): Explore the highest standard of training in zygomatic and pterygoid implants through ZAGA’s world-renowned courses.
- [Dr Taras Yurov – ZAGA Center Saint Petersburg](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-taras-yurov-zaga-center-saint-petersburg/): A man is judged by his deeds, not by his words. - Unknown
- [Dr Oscar Ríos – ZAGA Center Valencia](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-oscar-rios-zaga-center-valencia/): "Healing is an art. Medicine is a profession. Caring is a calling." - Unknown
- [Dr Naruto Otawa – ZAGA Center Fukuoka](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/dr-naruto-otawa-zaga-center-fukuoka/): When you give up, that's when the game is over. - Japanese saying
- [Zygomatic Implant Experts in Athens & Dubai](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zygomatic-implant-experts-in-athens-and-dubai/): At ZAGA Centers Dubai and Athens, we proudly present our certified leading experts in zygomatic implants and full-mouth rehabilitations, Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos and Dr. Petros Yuvanoglu. Their vast experience and dedication to outstanding care establish the highest benchmark in patient treatment and pioneering dental solutions.
- [ZAGA Straumann Zygomatic Implants](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-straumann-zygomatic-implants/): Zygomatic implants represent an immediate solution for rehabilitating severely atrophic upper maxilla. Indeed, when the bone quantity, quality, or geometry is inadequate to place regular implants to support a fixed denture, zygoma implants are anchored into the zygomatic bone, providing an anchorage point for a fixed prosthesis.Posterior zygomatic implants (one for each quadrant) can be used along with regular implants anteriorly to create a "hybrid" situation and rehabilitate severe posterior atrophy. Four zygomatic implants (2 for each quadrant) can be used as a "quad" concept for anterior and posterior severe bone loss. The loading is almost always under 24 hours after surgery in both situations.

# ZAGA Centers

> ZAGA Centers is the first and only international network of experts in zygomatic implant rehabilitation. Built around the ZAGA Concept (Zygoma Anatomy-Guided Approach) developed by Dr. Carlos Aparicio, the network certifies and connects oral & maxillofacial surgeons, implantologists, and prosthodontists, and delivers science-based training in zygomatic and pterygoid implant surgery for the rehabilitation of the severely atrophic upper jaw.

ZAGA Centers (Zygoma ZAGA Centers SL, founded 2015) is a professional, clinician-facing organization. Its core offerings are accredited education (cadaver courses, live-surgery training, mentoring, and online courses with CE credits), ZAGA Center certification, the peer-reviewed science and textbook behind the ZAGA Concept, anatomical 3D models and remote surgical planning, and a worldwide referral network of certified specialists. Patients seeking full-mouth rehabilitation are served by the sister portal smile24h.com. This site is published in English.

## The ZAGA Concept & Method

- [The ZAGA Concept](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-concept/): The Zygoma Anatomy-Guided Approach — a clinical protocol by Dr. Carlos Aparicio for rehabilitating the severely atrophic upper jaw, starting from an anatomical classification of the maxilla rather than a fixed implant path.
- [ZAGA Straumann Zygomatic Implants](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-straumann-zygomatic-implants/): How Straumann ZAGA zygomatic implants provide an immediate, fixed-denture solution when bone quantity, quality, or geometry rules out conventional implants.

## Education & Training

- [ZAGA Courses — Zygomatic Implants](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-course-zygomatic-implants/): Hub for ZAGA's training programs in zygomatic and pterygoid implants, for general dentists, oral & maxillofacial surgeons, implantologists, periodontists, and prosthodontists.
- [ZAGA Cadaver Course: Zygomatic & Pterygoid Implants (Barcelona)](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-course-zygomatic-implants/zaga-cadaver-course-zygomatic-and-pterygoid-implants/): Flagship 4-day hands-on cadaver course in Barcelona, run three times a year (Winter, Summer, Autumn editions).
- [ZAGA Cadaver Course on Remote Anchorage Solutions (New York)](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-course-zygomatic-implants/zaga-cadaver-course-remote-anchorage-solutions/): Cadaver hands-on plus zygomatic live-surgery observation in New York, taught in English with real-time AI translation.
- [Live Surgery / Live Training (São Paulo)](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-course-zygomatic-implants/live-surgery-zygomatic-implants-sao-paulo/): Live training center in São Paulo, Brazil, where each participant operates on real patients under supervision.
- [ZAGA Mentoring](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-course-zygomatic-implants/zaga-mentoring/): One-to-one mentoring program — observe real patient cases with a ZAGA Mentor to master zygomatic implants based on the ZAGA Concept.
- [ZAGA Zygomatic Implant Online Course](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-course-zygomatic-implants/zaga-zygomatic-implant-online-course/): Advanced online course on the ZAGA Concept led by Dr. Carlos Aparicio for clinicians with prior zygomatic experience; 15 CE credits.
- [ZAGA Introduction Online Course](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-course-zygomatic-implants/zaga-introduction-online-course/): Beginner-level online entry course for dentists starting with zygomatic implants; 1.5 CE credits.

## Scientific Authority

- [The Science behind the ZAGA Concept](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-science/): The origins of the ZAGA Concept and the peer-reviewed publications supporting it, from Dr. Aparicio's first book to collaborative studies across the ZAGA network.
- [Advanced Zygomatic Implant Book](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-science/advanced-zygomatic-implant-book/): "Advanced Zygomatic Implants — The ZAGA Concept" by Dr. Aparicio (2023 edition), explaining the how and why of patient-specific zygomatic rehabilitation.
- [ZAGA Passport](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-science/zaga-passport/): A personalized physical record for patients rehabilitated within the ZAGA network, created by ZAGA Centers & Smile24h.

## 3D Models & Surgical Planning

- [Dental 3D Models](https://zagacenters.com/get-a-3d-model/): Anatomically accurate dental 3D models that improve accuracy and precision for the surgical team in zygomatic and full-arch cases.
- [Remote Planning for Zygomatic Rehabilitations](https://zagacenters.com/get-a-3d-model/remote-planning-zygomatic-rehabilitations/): A remote surgical-planning service that helps surgeons approach complex zygomatic rehabilitations with a clear, doubt-free plan.

## ZAGA Centers Network

- [ZAGA Centers Network](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/): The worldwide group of certified specialists treating severe maxillary bone loss with zygomatic implants.
- [Certify as a ZAGA Center](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/certification/): Eligibility and benefits of ZAGA certification — joining a scientific-minded community of zygomatic implant professionals.
- [Zygomatic Implants Referral to Certified Experts](https://zagacenters.com/zygomatic-implants-referral-to-certified-experts/): A referral pathway for clinicians to direct patients with severe maxillary atrophy to certified ZAGA experts.

## Company & Media

- [About ZAGA Centers](https://zagacenters.com/about-us/): Background on ZAGA Centers — a global network of clinics specializing in zygomatic implantology, founded in 2015.
- [Contact the ZAGA Centers Network](https://zagacenters.com/contact-us/): Get in touch about certification, courses, mentoring, or 3D models. Email info@zagacenters.com, phone +34 681083611.
- [Blog](https://zagacenters.com/blog/): Articles and updates from the ZAGA Centers network.
- [ZAGA Centers Podcast](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-centers-podcast/): Clinician-focused podcast on starting with zygomatic implants and the story behind the ZAGA Concept.
- [ZAGA Social](https://zagacenters.com/zaga-network/zaga-social/): The social-responsibility initiative of Zygoma ZAGA Centers SL, focused on zygomatic implant rehabilitation.