On May 19, 2023, The "Expert Consensus on Zygomatic Implant Approach", group standard of the Chinese Stomatological Association (T/CHSA 017-2023) was officially released. This expert consensus was jointly completed by Prof. Wu Yiqun from the Second Dental Center, Shanghai Ninth Peo ple ’ s Hospital and experts from 17 renowned institutions in China, including Peking University Hospital of Stomatology, West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University, Wuhan University Hospital of Stomatology, Hong Kong Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Center, etc. Prof. Zhang Zhiyong, Dr. Wang Feng, Dr. Huang Wei, Dr. Qu Xingzhou, Dr. Wang Yueping and Dr. Zhou Wenjie from Shanghai Ninth People ’ s Hospital participated in the writing of the consensus as members of the expert group. Since the project establishment in November 2020, after repeated revisions to multiple versions and heated discussions at expert meetings, the consensus project has lasted more than 2 years and was implemented by the Chinese Stomatological Association on June 1, 2023.

Zygomatic implant technique has a history of more than 30 years on its clinical application, and was originally used on the reconstruction of patients with maxillectomy defects. In the treatment of edentulous patients with severely atrophic maxilla, zygomatic implant has its unique advantages. Firstly, zygomatic implant avoids complex bone grafting procedures and shortens the overall treatment time; secondly, this approach has the possibility to achieve immediate loading and restore the oral function of patients shortly after the surgery. However, zygomatic implant is accompanied with high technical sensitivity and serious complications, which requires the surgeon to have a solid knowledge of maxillofacial anatomy and surgical skills.

Since 2002, Prof. Wu Yiqun and his teamhas h ave been committed to the development of zygomatic implant technique, andhas h ave accumulated rich experience in particular placing the zygomatic implant under the guidance of computer-aided navigation system. The team has published more than 20 high-quality papers on this topic, making it an international leader in this field. The present group standard is the first expert consensus on zygomatic implant technique in China, which reviewed the history, development and evolution of the technique, and combined expert opinions on the basis of evidence. The indications, contraindications, preoperative assessment, treatment planning, surgical procedures, computer-assisted implantation, provisional and definite restoration, as well as complications related to zygomatic implant were summarized, aiming to provide a guidance for the standard development of zygomatic implant technique in China, obtain predictable therapeutic outcomes, and benefit more patients.

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