Comparison

Zygomatic implants vs the All-on-4® treatment concept

Both give fixed teeth for a whole jaw. Zygomatic implants are considered when the upper jaw lacks the bone for regular implants.

What actually differs

Different indications, not competing options for the same patient.
Zygomatic surgery is more complex.¹

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Feature	Zygomatic implants e.g. NobelZygoma™	All-on-4® treatment concept Regular implants
When considered
Bone	Severe upper-jaw bone loss¹	Enough bone for 4 regular implants²
Implant length	30 – 60 mm³	Regular lengths
Evidence
Survival	96.2% over mean 6.3 years (ITI)¹	94.7% up to 13 years, upper jaw²
Typical complication	Sinusitis 14.2%¹	Bridge/screw issues⁴

Highlighted rows differ. A design difference is not evidence that one implant gives better results for you. No scores and no winner. The choice is a clinical and restorative decision.

Which one is right for me?

Neither is "better" in general. A design difference is not evidence that one gives better results for you. The surgeon decides based on your bone, the site and the planned teeth.

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Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review

Sources

Consensus / guidelineAl-Nawas B et al. ITI consensus report on zygomatic implants — Int J Implant Dent, 2023. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
Independent clinical studyMaló P et al. The All-on-4 concept for the edentulous maxilla: longitudinal study with 5–13 years of follow-up. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019 — Clin Implant Dent Relat Res, 2019. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K243834 — NobelZygoma TiUltra Implant system — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2025-08-25. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
Systematic reviewShao WH et al. All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant-supported fixed prostheses: systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2026 — Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2026. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.

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