6 BEST BENEFITS OF PTERYGOID IMPLANT

Implant options for severe bone loss.

For patients in a significant bone loss situation that cannot go through traditional dental implants, implant specialists may recommend an alternative called pterygoid implants, also known as “pterygoid-maxillary implants” or “tuberosity implants”. Pterygoid implants are considered an effective dental solution for patients with severe maxillary bone loss.

What are Pterygoid implants?

Pterygoid implants are often performed on patients diagnosed with severe maxillary bone loss that they are not able to undergo traditional dental implants on the upper jaw. Even if a specialist tries to place the implant, the jawbone still fails to integrate with the tooth root, resulting in implant failure. While patients can choose to replace their teeth with dentures, either complete or removably partial, dental implants are still considered the best long-term solution for tooth loss. Instead of anchoring the dental implant vertically into the jawbone as is done with traditional implants, pterygoid implants are anchored at a 45-degree angle into the pterygoid plate in the middle. The optimal method results in a bright, shiny new smile after the dark period of tooth loss.

6 advantages of Pterygoid Implants

Permanent replacement of missing teeth: With a few exceptions, pterygoid implants can permanently replace the missing teeth, and as a result, not only gives patients confidence but also allows them to chew food as naturally as having real teeth! Pterygoid implants are changing the lives of many patients.

• No need for open sinus lift: In some cases where sinus lift is indicated for implementing traditional implant placement, patients must undergo sinus lift surgery then wait for months for the wound to heal, so that the implant can finally be placed. Instead, pterygoid implants skip both the open sinus lift and wound healing, so the patient can see a new smile on the same day after implant procedure.
• Avoid dental bone grafting: Previously, bone grafting was often applied to patients with severe bone loss. The recovery process after bone grafting can take up to a year before the jawbone is ready for implant.
• Pterygoid implants do not reach the upper jaw but only insert into the innermost bone of the jaw, so bone grafting surgery is not necessary.
• Can be combined with other types of implants: In the case dental implants are implemented on the lower jaw, pterygoid implants are the optimal choice to combine with traditional implants.
• Easy to clean and take care of: Dental implants help patients to have a smiley look like natural teeth, and implants have to be taken care of the same way as natural teeth. Brushing, flossing, and following dentist’s recommendations will help keep gums healthy to protect the rest of the natural teeth.
• High Success Rate: Pterygoid implants have a success rate of over 95%!

Worldwide Dental and Plastic Surgery Hospital meets all the standards for pterygoid implants

Pterygoid implant placement is a minimally invasive surgery. The advantages of this surgery are reducing treatment time, implants to be placed immediately after surgery, patients having complete teeth on the same day, high success rate and long-term stability ensured. Therefore, the procedure requires highly-skilled dentistry specialists with a lot of professional knowledge and clinical experiences. In addition, the facility must ensure all the following factors:

• High technology & techniques: Applying new technologies, high techniques in implant treatment in general and pterygoid implants in particular; ensuring to offer the most optimal and safest treatment experiences.
• Modern, advanced machinery: Using modern machinery and equipment along with the application of high technology in all stages of the implant procedure.
• Operating rooms, anesthesia system, resuscitation and emergency systems must meet the standards of the Ministry of Health.
• Transparency in the origin and source of the implants being used. The qualified implants must be genuine, imported from reputable suppliers.

The above are the standards that are fully met & complied with by Worldwide Dental and Plastic Surgery Hospital when performing pterygoid implant surgery for every of our customers. Want to know if Pterygoid implants are the best choice for your teeth? Schedule a free consultation to learn more about this powerful new method. A completely new smile is waiting for you even if you are suffering from severe bone loss.

Expert Consultation: Dr. Phan Vinh Luan.