They are a specific type of implant that when placed in the malar or zygoma is the basis for the placement of a dental prosthesis without the need of bone grafting. These implants are only used in the maxilla. Sometimes they are combined with pterygoid implants.

Requires infiltrative anesthesia:

• Anesthesia will last about an hour after surgery.

Duration of the session:

• About 1 to 2 hours depending on the number of implants.

Number of appointments or sessions:

• It is done in one session.

Recovery:

• Inflammation is present during the first week. Hematoma may also occur in the facial region and sometimes there is the presence of nasal bleeding.