Conclusions
zygomatic implant, dehiscence
PAD, DEHISCENCE
Within the limitations of this pilot study, the use of the buccal fat pad for covering the body part of the zygomatic implant appeared to be a reliable option in the prevention of peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence, as the buccal fat pad increased the soft-tissue around zygomatic implants in the study group. However, this procedure was associated with an increased rate of postoperative swelling.Ackcnowledgements The authors would like to thank to Dr. Belen Estevez, Puerta de Hierro University Hospital for performing the intravenous conscious sedation and Dr. Mariano Zomeño Rodriguez for reviewing the English language.Authors contributions SB-R conducted the conception and study design, the interpretation of the data, the drafting of the manuscript , performed the writing original draft and approved the final manuscript.; P.M-M performed the writing-original draft, writing-review, editing the manuscript and approved the final manuscript; M.B-R. was involved in the study design, the data interpretation of the data and approved the final manuscript.; F.G.F-T. writing-review, editing the manuscript and approved the final manuscript; S.B-S conducted the conception and study design, the interpretation of the data and approved the final manuscript; J.L-Q. performed the project administration and supervision, the conception and study design, the interpretation of the data, the drafting of the manuscript and approved the final manuscript.Ethics Ethical committee approvement from Clínico San Carlos Hospital (19/531-R_P).Conflicts of interest The authors declare no conflict of interest.Funding This research did not receive any external funding.