When planning for zygomatic implants, what should be included?

When planning for zygomatic implants, it is crucial to consider the overall stability and retention of the prosthesis, which is heavily influenced by the strategic placement and quantity of implants. The use of two additional implants in the anterior maxilla serves several purposes. It enhances support and distribution of occlusal forces across the dental arch, reinforcing the framework for the prosthesis anchored to zygomatic implants. This diversified implant placement can also improve aesthetics, ensuring a more natural appearance and function of the dentition.

Zygomatic implants are longer and placed at an angulated orientation into the zygomatic bone, which allows for immediate loading and effective distribution of the functional load. On the other hand, using a bone graft is not a standard requirement for zygomatic implants, as their design accounts for increased stability in the zygomatic bone without necessitating additional augmentation. Similarly, while increasing the diameter of the implants can be beneficial in certain scenarios, it is not a stipulated requirement when planning for zygomatic implants. The length of the zygomatic implant is optimized for anchoring in the dense zygomatic bone, so shorter implant lengths do not align with the principles of zygomatic implant design. Thus, the inclusion of additional anterior max