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Full Arch Case of severe Atrophic Maxilla using the EZgoma® – Zygomatic Guided Technology

Rami Siev, former CTO at Noris Medical

The EZgoma® technology enables quick accurate and expected Zygomatic / Pterygoid implant positioning locations thus providing solutions for the most extreme cases.

Full Arch Case of severe Atrophic Maxilla using the EZgoma® – Zygomatic Guided Technology

 

Surgeon: Prof. Ziv Mazor / Lab Tech: Gustavo Skladnik (DentexLab) / Surgery Planning: Noris Medical Digital Department

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EZgoma®  – Zygomatic Guided Technology enabling a quick precise minimally invasive Extra Maxillary and Intra Sinus drilling protocol execution for Zygomatic implants placement as well as Pterygoid and regular implants.

All components, Implants, and Prosthetics are directed by the guide to an accurate pre-planned position and orientation.

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Introduction

Freehand execution of Zygomatic and Pterygoid implants require special knowledge skills and experience.

Unlike ridge related angles for regular implantation, Zygomatic implants angles are related to the Inferior Orbital rim, alveolar ridge, the maxillary sinus lateral wall and the Zygomatic bone itself. Pterygoid Implants angle trajectory is related to the tuberosity, the maxillary sinus and the medial plate of the sphenoid bone.

Both procedures are 3D angle trajectory-based and are challenging to perform.

Noris Medical EZgoma® (Patented) Guided technology enables a time-saving and accurate execution for the most complicated atrophic maxilla cases.

Noris Medical Zygomatic Implants and instrumentation greatly simplifies the Drilling Protocol and Implant and Prosthetic placement. High torque is consistently achieved, allowing immediate placement of a screw-retained prosthesis.

Clinical case

Female patient, 60 years old without major systemic disease.

Having edentulous atrophic maxilla[1], the maxilla presents severe bone resorption with defects in the area around the nasal spine, severe posterior ridge bone loss and narrow Zygomatic bone.

A Pre-op E.N.T specialist evaluation advised performing a FESS (Function Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) operation. The procedure was performed 3 months before the surgery [1.1]

According to the clinical and radiographic examination CBCT, it was decided to install two Zygomatic implants and one Pterygoid on each side and one Lateral narrow implant in a lateral position for Screw-retained Prosthetic Rehabilitation. The procedure is done guided, Lateral implant will be placed freehand.

Planning Procedure

[1] Severe Edentulous Atrophic Maxillary bone situation
[1] Severe Edentulous Atrophic Maxillary bone situation
[1.1] Post-Op FESS (Function Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) operation 3 month prior to surgery.
[1.1] Post-Op FESS (Function Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) operation 3 month prior to surgery.

 

Surgery planning was done using the CT dicom that was available prior to the FESS operation.

[2-3] Zygomatic and Pterygoid implants planned positions

[4-6] Implant positions are planned to support the desired screw-retained rehabilitation
[2-3] Zygomatic and Pterygoid implants planned positions [4-6] Implant positions are planned to support the desired screw-retained rehabilitation

Anterior Zygomatic Implant Positioning

Posterior Zygomatic Implant Positioning

 

Pterygoid Implant Positioning: entering point on the buccal side of the ridge, 10-12 mm anterior to the maxillary tuberosity aiming towards the medial plate.

 

[7] Implant Position 13 [8] Implant Position 23
[7] Implant Position 13 [8] Implant Position 23 [9] Implant Position 15 [10] Implant Position 25

 

When analyzing the implant positioning it can be seen that the zygomatic bone in each position is relatively short (Between 9 to 11 mm) and the alveolar ridge excluding position 15 is completely atrophic, such a bone structure cannot support an individual zygomatic Implant. However, when all implants are connected by a rigid bar the construction is solid and can carry the load.

When analyzing the implant positioning it can be seen that the zygomatic bone in each position is relatively short (Between 9 to 11 mm) and the alveolar ridge excluding position 15 is completely atrophic, such a bone structure cannot support an individual zygomatic Implant. However, when all implants are connected by a rigid bar the construction is solid and can carry the load.

 

EZgoma guide:

Based on the implants positioning design, an individual guide is planned for each side, right and left, enabling a good insertion path with minimum undercuts. the guides enable positioning the implants through it to the correct position and prosthetic orientation.

Based on the implants positioning design, an individual guide is planned for each side, right and left, enabling a good insertion path with minimum undercuts. the guides enable positioning the implants through it to the correct position and prosthetic orientation.

 

EZgoma® Titanium Surgery Guides

EZgoma® Titanium Surgery Guides

 

Surgical procedure

Raising the flap
Raising the flap

 

Positioning and Guide Fixation
Positioning and Guide Fixation

 

Drilling osteotomy for Pterygoid Implant
Drilling osteotomy for Pterygoid Implant

 

Pterygoid implant positioning and orientation is defined by the alignment of the driver Hex to the guide sleeve Hex
Pterygoid implant positioning and orientation is defined by the alignment of the driver Hex to the guide sleeve Hex

 

Grooving the Maxillary sinus lateral wall by using a diamond burr
Grooving the Maxillary sinus lateral wall by using a diamond burr

 

Drilling osteotomy for the Zygomatic Implant
Drilling osteotomy for the Zygomatic Implant

 

Verification measurement of pre-planned Implant length
Verification measurement of pre-planned Implant length

 

Insertion of Zygomatic implant
Insertion of Zygomatic implant

 

The zygomatic implant is entered through the guide. Positioning and orientation are defined by the alignment of the driver Hex and the guide Hex. A control pin will verify the correct position
The zygomatic implant is entered through the guide. Positioning and orientation are defined by the alignment of the driver Hex and the guide Hex. A control pin will verify the correct position

 

Multi-Units placement
Multi-Units placement

 

Multi-Units placement
Multi-Units placement

 

Transfers on the Multi-Units for open tray impression
Transfers on the Multi-Units for open tray impression

 

Preparation of a Titanium bar for rigid based restoration
Preparation of a Titanium bar for rigid based restoration

 

Restoration Delivery
Restoration Delivery

 

Post-operative X-Ray
Post-operative X-Ray

Summary – The EZgoma® technology enables quick accurate and expected Zygomatic / Pterygoid implant positioning locations thus providing solutions for the most extreme cases.

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