New cheekbone implant technique for severe upper jaw bone loss
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This study tests a new surgical technique for placing cheekbone implants (zygomatic implants) in people who have severe bone loss in the upper back teeth area. The new method may help place the implant more securely and could be an option if regular implants are not possible.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 21 years.
- You have severe bone loss in the upper jaw back teeth area, with less than 5mm of bone height.
- At least half of the cheekbone implant must fit inside your remaining bone.
- You do not have health conditions that make anesthesia unsafe, like uncontrolled diabetes or recent radiation to the head and neck.
- You do not have a current sinus infection or cyst, and you can open your mouth at least 3 centimeters wide.
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