Medically reviewed by Dt. Alp Erdem, DDS: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Last reviewed June 2026
Zygomatic Implants in Turkey: Fixed Teeth When You Were Told You Can't Have Implants
If severe upper-jaw bone loss, failed implants, or years of denture wear have ruled out conventional implants, zygomatic implants anchor into the cheekbone, often avoiding bone graftingand giving you fixed teeth, sometimes the same day. From $9,000 per arch all-inclusive in Istanbul.
Key facts
Zygomatic implants anchor into the cheekbone (zygoma) instead of the upper jaw, giving fixed teeth to patients with severe bone loss who cannot have conventional implants, often without bone grafting, and frequently with same-day temporary teeth. In Turkey they cost about $9,000–$16,000 per arch all-inclusive.
- Best for
- Severe upper-jaw bone loss / rejected for standard implants
- Turkey cost (per arch)
- $9,000–$16,000 all-in
- USA cost (per arch)
- $25,000–$45,000+
- Bone grafting
- Usually avoided
- Same-day teeth
- Often possible
- Placed by
- Maxillofacial surgeon, TEMOS clinic
How zygomatic implants work
Conventional implants need enough jawbone to hold them. When the upper jaw has resorbed, whether from long-term tooth loss, denture wear, gum disease, or failed implants, there may not be enough bone left. Zygomatic implants solve this by anchoring into the zygomatic bone (your cheekbone), which is dense and stable and almost never resorbs. Two to four zygomatic implants, often combined with standard implants at the front, support a full fixed bridge, usually without the months of bone grafting and sinus surgery that conventional treatment would require.
Who zygomatic implants are for
Told you have too little bone
Rejected for conventional implants because of severe upper-jaw bone loss: zygomatic anchorage bypasses the missing bone.
Failed implants or grafts
Previous implants or bone grafts that did not integrate, leaving little to work with.
Long-term denture wearers
Years of denture wear accelerate bone loss; zygomatic implants offer a fixed alternative to a loose denture.
Want to avoid grafting
Patients who want to skip months of bone grafting and sinus lifts and reach fixed teeth faster.
The only way to confirm candidacy is a CBCT scan review. Share your scan and a maxillofacial surgeon will assess whether zygomatic implants, corticobasal implants, or another route suits your anatomy.
Zygomatic implant cost: Turkey vs UK vs USA
Turkey figures are all-inclusive. Zygomatic surgery is more specialized than standard implants, so surgeon experience matters more than the headline price.
| Treatment | Turkey 🇹🇷 | UK 🇬🇧 | USA 🇺🇸 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zygomatic arch (2–4 zygomatic implants) | $9,000–$16,000 | $17,800–$30,500 | $25,000–$45,000 |
| Full mouth (zygomatic upper + lower arch) | $14,000–$28,000 | $27,950–$50,800 | $40,000–$80,000 |
| Quad zygoma (4 zygomatic implants, severe loss) | $12,000–$20,000 | $22,850–$38,100 | $30,000–$55,000 |
Directional 2026 ranges. Final pricing is confirmed after a CBCT scan and surgical assessment.
Why zygomatic can mean fewer procedures and faster teeth
| Factor | Zygomatic implants | Grafting + standard implants |
|---|---|---|
| Bone grafting | Usually not needed | Often required (graft + sinus lift) |
| Fixed teeth timeline | Often same day | Months after grafts heal |
| Number of surgeries | Usually one | Often staged over several months |
| Suitable for severe bone loss | Yes, designed for it | Limited; may not be possible |
For some patients, corticobasal implants are another graft-free option for severe bone loss. Your surgeon recommends the right approach after reviewing your CBCT scan.
Zygomatic implants in Turkey: common questions
What are zygomatic implants?
Zygomatic implants are longer implants anchored in the zygoma (cheekbone) rather than the upper jaw. Because the cheekbone is dense and rarely resorbs, they provide a fixed-teeth solution for patients with severe maxillary (upper-jaw) bone loss who do not have enough bone for conventional implants, often without the need for bone grafting or sinus lifts.
I was told I can't have dental implants. Can I still get zygomatic implants?
Often, yes. Patients are frequently turned away for conventional implants because of severe upper-jaw bone loss, failed previous implants, long-term denture wear, or sinus complications. Zygomatic implants are specifically designed for these cases, anchoring into the cheekbone to bypass the missing jawbone. A remote review of your CBCT scan confirms whether you are a candidate.
How much do zygomatic implants cost in Turkey?
Zygomatic treatment in Turkey typically costs $9,000–$16,000 per arch all-inclusive, or $14,000–$28,000 for a full-mouth case, compared with $25,000–$45,000+ per arch in the US and $17,800–$30,500 in the UK. Because zygomatic surgery is more specialized than standard implants, choosing an experienced maxillofacial surgeon matters more than the headline price.
Can I get fixed teeth the same day with zygomatic implants?
In many cases, yes. Zygomatic implants achieve strong primary stability in the dense cheekbone, which often allows immediate loading: a fixed temporary bridge placed on the same day as surgery. The final bridge is fitted after healing. Your surgeon confirms whether same-day loading is appropriate for your case after the CBCT assessment.
Are zygomatic implants safe?
Zygomatic implants are a well-established technique with strong long-term survival data when placed by an experienced maxillofacial surgeon. They are more technically demanding than standard implants, so surgeon selection and accreditation matter. NexWell coordinates these cases only with TEMOS-accredited clinics and surgeons experienced in zygomatic and full-arch rehabilitation.
How do zygomatic implants compare to bone grafting?
Conventional implants in a severely resorbed upper jaw often require bone grafting or sinus lifts, adding months of healing and cost. Zygomatic implants usually avoid grafting by anchoring in the cheekbone, which can mean fewer procedures, a shorter overall timeline, and same-day fixed teeth. For some patients corticobasal implants are an alternative; your surgeon advises which route suits your anatomy.
Explore your options
What a clinic should ask you for before surgery
None of this is legally compulsory, and that is exactly what makes it useful. What a clinic asks for when nothing forces it tells you how that clinic works. So read the list twice: once as the work-up you should have done, once as a measure of the clinic in front of you.
Blood tests
These are read together, as one picture, not ticked off one by one. A team planning surgery without a recent set of them is planning half-blind.
Complete blood count (CBC / hemogram)
The overall picture of your blood: anaemia, signs of infection, platelet levels. It is the baseline any surgical team wants in front of it before starting.
Blood glucose
Blood sugar affects how you heal and how prone you are to infection after a procedure. What is needed is a current reading. A result from three years ago tells nobody anything.
Coagulation tests (PT, INR)
How quickly your blood clots. The team plans around bleeding on the basis of it, and all the more so if you take blood thinners.
Infection safety
These three are taken as routine, not as a judgement about you: they protect you, the team, and the patient who comes after you. What a result means belongs to your doctor, not to a search engine.
HBsAg (Hepatitis B)
Screening for hepatitis B. Theatre scheduling and instrument handling are organised around it.
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C)
Screening for hepatitis C. It often goes years without symptoms and shows up only in the lab.
HIV 1/2
Standard screening before an operation. A serious clinic asks for it in order to plan safely, not in order to judge you.
Bisphosphonate use
Bisphosphonates are bone medicines, most often taken for osteoporosis, sometimes as part of cancer treatment. In the jaw they matter more than anywhere else: in people who take them, or who took them in the past, an implant or an extraction carries a risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). The effect on bone can outlast the final dose, so a course you finished years ago still counts.
This is not something you book at a lab. It is a question about your medication history. If you take a bisphosphonate, or ever have (under any brand name, as tablets or as an infusion), say so before a treatment plan is written, not after. Bring the name of the drug and, if you know them, the dates. A clinic that never asks what you take has not assessed you.
A good clinic asks you for all of this on its own. If yours doesn't, ask why. The side that writes your treatment plan should not be the only side judging it. This list is the simplest way to keep that judgement in your own hands.
This section is not a medical assessment and does not prescribe tests. Which of these apply to you, and what any result means, is a conversation with your own doctor and with the clinic performing the procedure.
Find out if zygomatic implants can work for you
Share your CBCT scan or dental records and a maxillofacial surgeon will review whether you are a candidate, even if you have been turned away before. No obligation.
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