Zygomatic implants are the answer when traditional implants and bone grafting aren't enough. Instead of anchoring into the upper jaw (which may have severe bone loss after years of tooth loss or denture wear), zygomatic implants are placed into the cheekbone — a much denser, more stable structure that almost never deteriorates.
This is a specialty procedure. Most general implant dentists don't perform it. Many oral surgeons refer it out. Dr. Sunny is one of a small number of practitioners in Northern California who performs zygomatic placements in-house, using CBCT-guided surgical planning and IV sedation or general anesthesia.
For patients told "you'll never be able to get implants" or "you'll need 18 months of bone grafting first," zygomatic implants often skip the entire grafting timeline. Many full-arch zygomatic cases are restored with permanent fixed bridges in a single surgical day.