Zygomatic implants are not yet commonplace for all practitioners. Dr. Solomon Poyourow is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practising in Southern California, and he joins us to share his insights on the various techniques and tips to master the process. Tuning in, you’ll hear what initially sparked his interest in zygomatic implants and some helpful tools he used to build his knowledge on the subject. We explore the value of 3D models, how to use them, and how to create one before Dr. Poyourow draws our attention to the pterygoid implant osteotome and its pivotal influence on the procedure. He also introduces listeners to a number of other essential tools and explains why it is beneficial to use the services of an anaesthetist for this particular technique. Touching on steroid usage and exceptions for diabetic patients, Dr. Poyourow lists important considerations and offers his prediction for the future of zygomatic implants. Join us today to hear all this and more from today’s highly knowledgeable guest!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Poyourow’s experience with zygomatic implants and what sparked his interest in them.
- Navigating the challenge of getting an implant in the pre-molar position.
- Helpful tools on the path to mastering this procedure, including video content.
- What Dr. Poyourow gained from the two-day cadaver head course he partook in.
- Why he recommends printing your own 3D model and how you can have one created.
- The useful addition of a pterygoid implant osteotome and where to acquire one.
- Corresponding number of drills for different implants.
- Potential complications and how to prevent them.
- An additional instrument: the diamond-cutting burr, and how to use it.
- Why it can be valuable to bring in an anaesthetist before the procedure.
- Costing and pricing structures and what to factor in.
- Post-op medication and preventing infection.
- Why it’s so useful to have a zygoma hand-piece in procedures like this.
- Approaching steroid dosages for patients and those with diabetes.
- Why it is important for an implant not to be too close to any of the cortices.
- Another important consideration regarding the bone.
- Dr. Poyourow’s predictions for the future of zygomatic implants.
- A recommendation for a book series that he loves by Michael Connelly.
- Speculating as to whether or not David Goggins would behave differently if he was a doctor.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Solomon Poyourow on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomon-poyourow-8b22668/
Dr. Solomon Poyourow Email — drsdds@gmail.com
Zygomatic Implants — https://www.amazon.com/Zygomatic-Implants-Anatomy-Guided-Carlos-Aparicio/dp/1850972257
Noris Medical — https://norismedical.com/
Michael Connelly — https://www.michaelconnelly.com/
David Goggins — https://davidgoggins.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
