Introduction:

The aim of this study was to report the outcome of treatment with zygomatic implants used in patients with severe atrophy of maxilla.

Methods:

18 patients were treated with 36 Galimplant ® zygomatic implants with internal connection for prosthodontic rehabilitation. Zygomatic surgical techniques were two approach for insertion of implants, extrasinusal and sinus slot technique. Implants were loaded after a healing free-loading period of six months.

Results:

Clinical results indicate a survival rate of implants of 100%. Fourteen implants (38.9%) were inserted by extrasinusal approach while twenty two implants were inserted by sinus slot approach (61.1%). A total of 18 hybrid screw prostheses were realized. Postoperative complications were observed in four patients (22.2%). The mean follow-up period were 12 months.

Conclusions:

This study indicate that zygomatic implants can be used with success in treatment of patients with severe atrophic maxilla.

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