In short
- Specialist surgery by trained surgeons.
- ITI consensus: mean survival 96.2% over 6.3 years; sinusitis 14.2%.2
- Not a simple shortcut around bone grafting.
Evidence and risks
Consensus / guideline
The ITI consensus report on zygomatic implants found mean long-term zygomatic implant survival of 96.2% over a mean follow-up of 6.3 years, with sinusitis occurring in 14.2% of cases. 2
These pooled figures cover zygomatic implants in general, not one manufacturer's system.
Clinical review pending. Facts on this page are checked against the sources listed below (regulatory records, manufacturer documents, peer-reviewed research). A named clinician will review it before we call it medically reviewed.
Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review
Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review
Sources
- Manufacturer documentationStraumann® Zygomatic Implant System (product page) — Institut Straumann AG. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
- Consensus / guidelineAl-Nawas B et al. ITI consensus report on zygomatic implants — Int J Implant Dent, 2023. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
Educational information only. The choice of implant system depends on your anatomy, restorative plan, bone quality and the clinician's assessment. This website does not recommend a specific implant for you.
