A Rare Case of Surgical Intervention through Triple Zygoma Implants for Oral Mucormycosis – A Case Report

Abstract

Oral mucormycosis, which mainly targets those with weakened immune systems, is a rare yet highly aggressive fungal infection. Management frequently necessitates extensive surgical debridement, which can result in serious maxillofacial defects. This case report finds out a distinctive method of employing triple zygoma implants for prosthetic rehabilitation in a patient with a post-surgical maxillary deformity. The patient, a 52-year-old man with diabetes, had a radical maxillectomy due to invasive mucormycosis. Three zygomatic implants were then strategically positioned to ensure sufficient support for a fixed prosthesis. This innovative application of multiple zygomatic implants restored oral function and facial aesthetics, underscoring a successful reconstructive result. This case highlights the importance of advanced implantology in the rehabilitation of extensive maxillary defects.