Advanced posterior upper-jaw support
Pterygoid Dental Implants
Pterygoid dental implants anchor in bone at the back of the upper jaw and may help some patients with significant bone loss pursue fixed full-arch teeth. Samuel F. Jirik DDS provides advanced implant evaluation in Cabot, AR, with CBCT 3D imaging and digitally planned treatment.
Where your story may begin
A closer look at posterior upper-jaw support.
- Bone loss limits conventional implant positions toward the back of the upper jaw
- A previous full-arch plan needs revision after grafting or implant failure
- You want to explore fixed teeth rather than a removable denture
- You need CBCT 3D imaging and a plan built around your available bone
The treatment, clearly explained
The approach, before you decide.
Pterygoid implants are longer implants directed into bone in the pterygoid region behind the upper jaw. They may provide posterior support within a full-arch or All-on-X plan when conventional implant sites are limited. For some patients, using available bone in this region may reduce or avoid grafting procedures, but candidacy depends on examination and three-dimensional imaging.
When this approach may be considered
- Significant bone loss toward the back of the upper jaw
- A need for posterior support within a full-arch restoration
- Previous advice that conventional upper-jaw implants are not possible
- Failed grafts, failing implants or a previous treatment plan that needs revision
- An interest in fixed full-arch teeth rather than a removable denture
Candidacy is determined during a comprehensive evaluation with Samuel F. Jirik DDS. This page is general education, not a treatment recommendation.
The Jirik standard
Every detail planned. Every stage coordinated.
Posterior anchorage
Pterygoid implants use bone behind the upper jaw to support selected full-arch designs.
Options after bone loss
They may offer another path for patients whose available upper-jaw bone limits conventional implant placement.
PATZI protocol experience
Samuel F. Jirik DDS's verified implant experience includes pterygoid implants with the PATZI protocol.
Coordinated in-house care
All lab design and fabrication are completed in house by the practice's designer and technicians.
Your treatment path
A clear, thoughtful sequence.
Each stage is planned in advance and explained before treatment moves forward.
- 01
Comprehensive consultation
Samuel F. Jirik DDS reviews your goals, health, previous dental treatment and current concerns.
- 02
CBCT 3D assessment
Three-dimensional imaging shows the available bone and anatomical structures needed for responsible planning.
- 03
Full-arch design
Pterygoid support is considered alongside other implant positions and the planned bite and restoration.
- 04
Planned surgery
Treatment follows the digital plan; when part of full-arch care, the procedure includes IV sedation with a CRNA.
- 05
Restoration & follow-up
The plan coordinates temporary and final teeth, post-operative visits and ongoing maintenance.
Patient transformations
Designed with purpose. Seen in every detail.
What patients ask
Questions, answered clearly
Clear answers to common questions. For guidance shaped around your health and goals, a personal consultation is the right place to begin.
A pterygoid implant is a longer implant directed into bone behind the upper jaw. It may be used to add posterior support to a fixed full-arch restoration for appropriately evaluated patients.
They may be considered for some patients with severe upper-jaw bone loss, failed grafts or failing implants, or patients previously told they are not candidates for conventional treatment.
In some cases, using bone behind the upper jaw may reduce or avoid those procedures. Samuel F. Jirik DDS determines whether that is possible only after examination and CBCT 3D imaging.
Pterygoid implants can be one part of an All-on-X or full-arch design. The number, positions and types of implants depend on your bone, bite and restorative plan.
His verified experience includes pterygoid and zygomatic implants with the PATZI protocol, among more than 10,000 implants placed. He also lectures on advanced All-on-X complications.
Clarity before commitment
A detailed plan, with clear costs.
You receive a written plan with itemized fees before treatment begins, along with a review of payment and financing options.
- Written, itemized treatment plans
- Insurance benefit guidance
- Third-party patient financing through Happen Bank and CareCredit
- Phased treatment where appropriate
Your next chapter
Could pterygoid dental implants be right for you?
A personal evaluation brings your options into focus. Begin with a thoughtful conversation.
(501) 531-4401 · 606 W Main St, Cabot, AR 72023