Zygomatic Dental Implants in Plano, TX.
For Patients Told "There's Not Enough Bone."
If you've been turned away elsewhere because of severe upper-jaw bone loss — or quoted years of bone grafting before implants are possible — zygomatic implants may be your path forward. Dr. Ozayr Mahomed, DMD, is one of the few Plano-area dentists trained to perform this advanced procedure.
What zygomatic implants actually are
A zygomatic implant is a longer, specialized titanium implant anchored in the zygomatic bone — the cheekbone — instead of the upper jaw. Because the zygomatic bone is dense, structurally sound, and unaffected by the bone loss that follows missing upper teeth, it provides a stable anchor for a full upper arch of teeth even when the maxilla (upper jaw) has deteriorated.
The technique was developed by Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark — the same researcher who pioneered modern dental implants — and has been in clinical use since 1998. Long-term published success rates exceed 96% at 10+ years when performed by a properly trained surgeon.
Key point: zygomatic implants eliminate the need for bone grafting and the 4-6 months of healing that traditional grafts require. For many patients, this means a viable path to fixed teeth in months rather than years.
Zygomatic vs. Traditional Implants
| Anchor location | Cheekbone |
| Bone graft required? | No |
| Typical length | 30-55 mm |
| Time to fixed teeth | Months, not years |
| 10-year success | 96%+ |
| Sedation available? | Yes |
You may be a candidate if you've been told any of these
A 3D scan at your free consultation will give a definitive answer in one visit.
"You don't have enough bone"
Severe upper-jaw bone loss from years of missing teeth or denture wear is the most common reason patients are turned away from traditional implants. Zygomatic implants bypass the upper jaw entirely.
"You need a bone graft first"
If you've been quoted a bone graft followed by 4-6 months of healing before implants are possible, zygomatic implants may eliminate that step — months saved, fewer procedures.
"Your previous bone graft failed"
When bone grafts don't take or resorb over time, patients are often left with the same problem and a more complicated case. Zygomatic implants don't depend on the grafted bone.
"You've worn dentures for years"
Long-term denture wear accelerates upper-jaw bone loss. Patients who've been in dentures for 10+ years are often ideal zygomatic candidates because the cheekbone remains stable.
"You're not a candidate anywhere"
Many patients arrive having been turned away by two or three other practices. Don't assume you're out of options until a specialist with zygomatic experience reviews your 3D scan.
"You want fixed teeth, not removable"
Zygomatic implants support a fixed, permanent upper arch — not a removable denture. The result feels and functions like natural teeth.
Why few Dallas-area dentists perform this procedure
Zygomatic implant placement requires surgical training beyond general implant dentistry. The implants are 2-3 times longer than traditional implants. Placement runs alongside the maxillary sinus and the infraorbital nerve. Three-dimensional surgical planning is essential, not optional. The technical learning curve is steep, and most general dentists — and even many oral surgeons — refer these cases out or simply tell patients they're not candidates for implants at all.
Dr. Ozayr Mahomed has completed advanced surgical training in zygomatic implant placement and offers the procedure as part of his exclusive focus on implant dentistry at Innate Dental Solutions in Plano. Combined with the practice's transparent, all-inclusive pricing model, this means patients with complex cases can get a clear answer — and a clear price — at one consultation.
What zygomatic implants cost at Innate Dental Solutions
Zygomatic implant pricing is case-specific because the procedure varies in scope — single zygomatic implants paired with traditional implants, full-arch with two zygomatics, or full-arch with four. Unlike our standard implant pricing, we quote zygomatic cases only after reviewing your 3D scan.
What we promise: a written, all-inclusive quote at the free consultation. No moving estimates, no surprise add-ons. The price you receive is the price you pay.
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