Implants for Edentulous Patients: Tuber Pterygoid Implants as a Solution for Bone Loss

Tuber pterygoid implants are an effective and innovative technique for patients with complete bone loss in the upper jaw. When standard methods of implant placement are not possible due to severe bone resorption, tuber pterygoid implants offer a solution that allows the restoration of fixed teeth in edentulous patients.

Why are Tuber Pterygoid Implants Essential for Patients with Bone Loss?

In edentulous patients, bone loss in the upper jaw can pose a serious challenge for implant placement. The standard implant placement technique is often not sufficient, as the resorption of the bone in the lateral parts of the jaw makes it difficult to install successfully. Tuber pterygoid implants solve this problem because they are anchored in neighboring, more stable bones such as the palatine and zygomatic bone.

How do tuber pterygoid implants work?

After all the teeth are extracted, bone resorption occurs, especially in the lateral parts of the jaw where the bone is soft and disappears quickly. Tuber pterygoid implants allow anchoring into the firmer bones of the face and skull, which allows for safe placement of implants even in patients with severe bone loss.

The previously used sinus lift technique required a long waiting period and uncertain results. Today, tuber pterygoid implants provide a quick solution for patients with bone loss and edentulous jaw.

Benefits of Tuber Pterygoid Implants for Edentulous Patients

Unlike traditional methods, tuber pterygoid implants allow for the immediate placement of temporary fixed teeth. This process is fast, efficient, and allows patients to quickly return to normal life activities. After four months, the patient receives permanent fixed teeth that are fully functional and aesthetically appealing.

Tuber pterygoid implants cost €700 each. Although the cost of these implants is higher due to the complexity of the technique and training, their importance in solving the problem of bone loss and restoring functionality to edentulous patients makes this investment worthwhile.

Our office is happy to recommend this method, because it allows edentulous patients to get rid of wearing removable dentures and get fixed teeth, which are a long-term solution.