What Are Zygomatic Implants?
Zygomatic implants anchor into the cheekbone (zygomatic bone) rather than the upper jaw. They are longer than conventional implants — typically 30 to 55 mm against 8 to 15 mm — and are used when the upper jaw has lost so much bone that standard implants have nothing to hold onto.
The cheekbone is dense and does not resorb the way the jaw ridge does after tooth loss, so it remains available as an anchor point even in severe cases. This is what lets patients who have been told they are "not a candidate for implants" get a fixed bridge without years of grafting.
Zygomatic implants are advanced dental implant surgeries performed by a trained specialist, and not an upgrade to a standard implant plan. They are indicated by bone loss, not chosen by preference. A CBCT assessment and examination with your surgeon confirms whether your case needs them.
How Much Do Zygomatic Implants Cost?
At Soho Dental, zygomatic treatment is quoted as a complete arch solution using Nobel Biocare, Straumann or JD implants:
| Treatment | Soho Dental (Istanbul) |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Zygomatic — 2 zygomatic + 2 standard implants | from $16,250 |
| Quad Zygomatic — 4 zygomatic implants | from $18,600 |
| All-on-4 (per jaw) — if bone allows | from $5,700 |
| All-on-6 (per jaw) — if bone allows | from $6,400 |
Prices are in USD; €14,000 / £12,000 for hybrid and €16,000 / £13,800 for quad. The gap against a conventional full-arch case reflects the implant system, the surgical complexity and the operating time — not a different standard of care. The complete Turkey teeth price list covers every other treatment we offer.
Why zygomatic costs more than All-on-4
Zygomatic fixtures are longer, more expensive and placed through a far more demanding surgical approach, close to the sinus and orbital floor. Fewer surgeons are trained to place them. If a clinic quotes zygomatic implants at All-on-4 prices, ask which implant system is being used and who is performing the surgery.
Hybrid vs Quad Zygomatic — What Is the Difference?
The choice is decided by how much bone remains at the front of the upper jaw.
| Factor | Hybrid Zygomatic | Quad Zygomatic |
|---|---|---|
| Implants placed | 2 zygomatic + 2 conventional implants | 4 zygomatic implants |
| Front jawbone needed | Sufficient bone for conventional implants | Not required for conventional implants |
| Typical bone loss | Severe posterior bone loss | Severe anterior and posterior bone loss |
| Bone grafting | Often avoided | Often avoided |
| Surgical complexity | High | Very high |
| Soho Dental price | From $16,250 | From $18,600 |
Which option is right for you?
- Hybrid Zygomatic implants are typically considered when sufficient front upper jawbone remains.
- Quad Zygomatic implants may be suitable for patients with severe bone loss throughout the upper jaw.
- The final treatment choice depends on CBCT findings, bone anatomy and prosthetic planning.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Zygomatic Implants?
Zygomatic may be the right route if you
- Have been told you have insufficient bone for implants
- Have severe upper-jaw resorption after long-term denture wear
- Have had failed implants or failed grafts in the upper jaw
- Want to avoid repeated grafting and years of waiting
- Have lost upper bone to gum disease or trauma
- Are in reasonable general health for a longer surgery
Zygomatic is not indicated if you
- Have enough bone for All-on-4 or All-on-6 — then those are the better plan
- Have active sinus disease or sinusitis needing treatment first
- Have pathology in the zygomatic bone itself
- Have uncontrolled systemic conditions
- Are only missing lower teeth — the technique is for the upper jaw
If your scan shows workable bone, we will tell you so. Most full-arch cases are treated with All-on-4 or All-on-6, and zygomatic is reserved for the cases that genuinely need it.
The Zygomatic Procedure — Step by Step
- 1
Free Online Consultation & Quote
Send your CBCT scan or panoramic X-ray on WhatsApp or by email. A specialist reviews whether zygomatic placement is indicated and sends a transparent plan within 24 hours — no obligation.
- 2
Day 1 — CBCT Imaging & Surgical Planning
A 3D scan maps the zygomatic bone, the sinus and the orbital floor. Implant trajectory is planned in detail, because the margin for error in this anatomy is small.
- 3
Day 2 — Surgery
Performed under local anaesthetic with IV sedation, or general anaesthetic depending on the case and your preference. Any remaining failing teeth are removed and the zygomatic fixtures placed through the planned trajectory.
- 4
Day 3 — Fixed Temporary Teeth
Your fixed temporary bridge is fitted and the bite adjusted. Patients return to their country with a fixed set of temporary teeth in 3 days.
- 5
3–6 Months — Healing at Home
Tissue heals and the fixtures stabilise while you go about normal daily life on your temporary bridge. Our team follows up remotely throughout.
- 6
Second Visit — Final Permanent Teeth
Over 6–7 working days your permanent bridge is produced by our partner laboratory with CAD/CAM lab work, tried in, adjusted and fitted.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Zygomatic Implants
Advantages
- Treats jaws that conventional implants cannot
- Anchors in bone that does not resorb after tooth loss
- Fixed temporary teeth within 3 days of surgery
- Can spare years of staged grafting and waiting
- A route forward after failed implants or failed grafts
Disadvantages
- Significantly more expensive than All-on-4 or All-on-6
- Longer, more demanding surgery near the sinus and orbital floor
- Requires a surgeon specifically trained in the technique
- More post-operative swelling than conventional implant surgery
- Revision, if ever needed, is complex
Risks and What to Watch For
Zygomatic implants have been used since the late 1990s and published zygomatic implant survival rates are high, but this is major surgery in demanding anatomy and a clinic should set out the risks plainly.
Recognised risks
- Sinusitis
- Soft-tissue inflammation around the implant head
- Numbness or altered sensation in the cheek area
- Implant failure requiring removal
- In rare cases, injury to adjacent structures
Contact your clinician promptly if you have
- Swelling that worsens after day 3 rather than settling
- Fever, or nasal discharge with an unpleasant taste or smell
- Persistent pain not controlled by your medication
- A loose temporary bridge
- Numbness that does not improve over the first weeks
This is precisely why the surgeon's training matters more here than in routine implant work. Ask any clinic how many zygomatic cases the operating surgeon has performed.
Alternatives to Zygomatic Implants
All-on-4 with angled implants
Tilting the rear implants makes use of the bone that remains. If your CBCT shows workable volume, this is less invasive and considerably less expensive.
Sinus lift and grafting
Rebuilding the jaw first, then placing conventional implants. Takes 4–9 months longer but uses standard fixtures. See sinus lift surgery.
Conventional denture
Non-surgical and the lowest cost, but it does not stop ongoing bone resorption and offers the least stability.
How Long Do I Need to Stay in Istanbul?
Zygomatic treatment follows the same two-visit structure as other full-arch work, with a 3–6 month interval:
- Visit 1 (surgery): 3 working days — imaging, surgery and fixed temporary teeth.
- Healing at home: 3–6 months on your temporary bridge.
- Visit 2 (final teeth): 6–7 working days to fit your permanent bridge.
Hotel accommodation and VIP airport ↔ hotel transfers are arranged by your coordinator according to your flights and individual package conditions. All relevant details are shared transparently with you before you travel. See the full treatment journey for international patients.
Before & After — Full-Arch Results in Turkey
Real full-arch transformations from Soho Dental Clinic patients in Istanbul, including cases treated after significant bone loss.
From First Visit to Final Smile.
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Our Implant Surgeons
Zygomatic cases are planned and treated through a doctor-led multidisciplinary model, with the co-founders directly involved in implant surgery, prosthetic planning and full-arch rehabilitation. This is advanced surgical implantology and is not delegated to general practice.
Is Zygomatic Implant Surgery Safe in Turkey? What International Patients Should Check
Zygomatic implant surgery can be performed safely in Türkiye when it is provided by an appropriately authorized healthcare facility and planned according to the patient's individual clinical needs.
Soho Dental Clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate under the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health framework. Our authorization can be verified through the Ministry of Health's official list of authorized healthcare providers, and our clinic profile is listed on Health Türkiye, the Ministry's health-tourism platform.
For zygomatic surgery specifically, authorization is only part of the decision. Ask who is performing the surgery and how many zygomatic cases they have done, whether a CBCT is used to plan the trajectory, which implant system is being placed, and what aftercare is available once you are home.
Independent patient reviews and video interviews are worth checking for any clinic you shortlist, including ours.
TDB Member Surgeons
Nobel Biocare, Straumann or JD System
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate · Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health.
A note on very low prices: zygomatic implants quoted at conventional full-arch prices are worth questioning. Ask which system is being used and request the manufacturer documentation before committing anywhere.
Why Choose Soho Dental for Zygomatic Implants?
What makes the difference
- Nobel Biocare, Straumann or JD zygomatic system with manufacturer documentation
- CBCT trajectory planning before any fixture is placed
- Honest assessment — if All-on-4 works for you, we say so
- Doctor-led planning with co-founders directly involved
- IV sedation or general anaesthetic available
- English-speaking coordination from first message to aftercare
Guarantee & aftercare
- Lifetime guarantee on the implant fixture
- Complication insurance on treatment performed at our clinic
- Free follow-up checks during your stay
- Continuous remote aftercare between visits
- Clear aftercare guidance to protect your result long-term
Implant & Treatment Package Prices
VIP airport & hotel transfers, 3D CBCT, panoramic X-ray and laboratory fees are included according to package conditions. Zygomatic cases are quoted individually after CBCT review and always disclosed in writing before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
More answers on travelling to Istanbul for treatment are in our full patient FAQ.
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At Soho Dental, hybrid zygomatic (2 zygomatic + 2 standard implants) is from $16,250 (€14,000 / £12,000) and quad zygomatic (4 zygomatic implants) from $18,600 (€16,000 / £13,800). Both use the Nobel Biocare, Straumann or JD systems and cover the full arch.
Implants anchored into the cheekbone rather than the upper jaw. They are 30–55 mm long against 8–15 mm for conventional fixtures, and are used when the upper jaw has lost so much bone that standard implants have nothing to hold onto. The cheekbone does not resorb after tooth loss, so it stays available as an anchor.
Hybrid places 2 zygomatic implants at the back plus 2 conventional implants at the front, so it needs some usable bone there. Quad places 4 zygomatic implants and requires no front jaw bone at all. Your CBCT scan decides which applies.
The fixtures are longer and more expensive, the surgery is far more demanding — close to the sinus and orbital floor — and it takes longer. Fewer surgeons are trained to place them. If a clinic quotes zygomatic at All-on-4 prices, ask which implant system is being used and who is operating.
They have been used since the late 1990s and published zygomatic implant survival rates are high, but this is major surgery in demanding anatomy. The surgeon's specific experience with the technique matters more here than in routine implant work — ask how many cases they have performed.
Sometimes. Angled placement as used in All-on-4 makes use of remaining bone; sinus lifting and grafting rebuild the jaw first and then take conventional implants, though that adds 4–9 months. See sinus lift surgery. Which route fits is decided from your CBCT scan.
Patients return to their country with a fixed set of temporary teeth in 3 days. The permanent bridge is fitted at a second visit after a 3–6 month healing period.
It is performed under local anaesthetic with IV sedation, or under general anaesthetic depending on the case and your preference. Expect more post-operative swelling than with conventional implant surgery; discomfort is managed with the medication provided.
Two visits: 3 working days for imaging, surgery and fixed temporary teeth, then 6–7 working days at a second visit after 3–6 months healing, to fit the permanent bridge.
We place Nobel Biocare, Straumann or JD zygomatic implants, supplied with full manufacturer documentation. We do not use unbranded fixtures — and in this surgery in particular, the system and the surgeon's training are the two things worth asking about. The implant system that will be used will be chosen by the surgeon according to the patient’s case.
Contact us promptly if swelling worsens after day 3, you develop fever or nasal discharge with an unpleasant taste, or pain is not controlled by your medication. Implants carry a lifetime guarantee on the fixture, and complication insurance applies to treatment performed at our clinic. Revision in this anatomy is complex, which is why planning and surgical experience matter so much.