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Dental Implants

OMS and Other Dental Specialists

Session: Zygomatic Implants From A Through Z

XH02 - Zygoma Implants in Acquired Maxillary Defects

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PDT

    Speaker(s)

  • Tara Aghaloo, DDS, MD, PhD

    Professor
    Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Division of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, and Director, Clinical Research Center, UCLA School of Dentistry
    Sherman Oaks, California

The edentulous maxilla presents several clinical challenges for dental implant rehabilitation, from lower bone quality and quantity compared to the mandible to multiple critical anatomical structures in the surrounding areas of the facial skeleton.

The zygomatic implant was developed to address these specific issues. It has been an effective option in the management of the severely atrophic edentulous maxilla as well as for maxillectomy defects. This course aims to provide the practitioners with a comprehensive case-driven overview on the placement of zygoma implants that includes presurgical planning, review of different implant systems, step-by-step surgical procedures and restorative protocols as well as complications and their management.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
  1. Review the anatomy and physiology of the zygomatic bone and adjacent structures.

  2. Recognize indications and contraindications for zygomatic implants.

  3. Identify patients who are suitable for zygomatic implants and develop a comprehensive surgical and prosthetic treatment plan.

  4. Demonstrate the different surgical techniques for zygomatic implant placement.

  5. Discuss the different zygomatic implant systems available and their characteristics.

  6. Explain the restorative options and considerations for zygomatic implants.

  7. Discuss the importance of postoperative care and long-term follow-up for zygomatic implant patients.

  8. Recognize how to prevent and manage adverse outcomes.