Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Atrophic Maxilla by Extrasinus Zygomatic Implants: An Illustrative Case Report
Prosthetic rehabilitation of severely atrophied jaws remains a major challenge in implant dentistry. Zygomatic implants offer a viable alternative where conventional implants are not feasible. We present the first documented case of zygomatic implant rehabilitation using the extrasinus technique in Nepal. A 49-year-old male with severe maxillary atrophy was treated with two anterior conventional implants and two zygomatic implants, while the mandible received four implants. The patient was rehabilitated with a Malo bridge and hybrid prosthesis. The patient was followed up for 6 years; the implant showed excellent stability with no clinical or radiographic signs of complications, and the patient reported a high level of satisfaction with the functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Authors
- B Ghimire
- Bidhan Shrestha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3330-5375)
- Nabina Miya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9019-6833)
Institutions
- Kanti Children's Hospital (NP)
- Kathmandu University (NP)
- Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-04-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72582
- Primary Topic
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00