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2025, Number 2

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Lat Am J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2025; 5 (2)

Zygomatic implant rehabilitation of a gunshot-induced maxillary defect: a case report

Esquivel-Martín S, Hernández-Alfaro F, Martínez-Garza A, Gallardo-Caudillo J, Vivero-Alcívar F

Language: Spanish
References: 13
Page: 48-53
PDF size: 384.39 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: facial gunshot wounds often cause severe maxillofacial trauma with tissue loss. Patients with maxillary defects following avulsive injuries and ablative surgery can present a challenging scenario for the surgeon, and more complex options should be considered like zygomatic implant-supported prosthesis. Description of case: this report presents a 45 years old patient with absence of teeth 14 to 17 and a maxillary defect after a gunshot injury who was rehabilitated with a zygomatic implant-supported prosthesis with virtual planning. The primary goal of any reconstructive procedure is to restore patients to their premorbid form and function and ideally, this should be done in the least invasive way that affords the patient a successful outcome. Introduced by Branemark, Zygomatic implants are anchored in the zygomatic bone, often eliminating the need for bone augmentation. Zygomatic implants offers high success rates, reduced treatment time and morbidity compared to bone grafting, and provides stable support for various prostheses. Conclusion: zygomatic implants offer a viable treatment option for patients with extensive maxillary bone loss secondary to gunshot injuries improving the quality of life in patients with complex maxillofacial defects.


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