Chennai Dental Research Foundation (CDRF) in association with Rajan Dental Institute celebrates ‘ZYGOMA – 1000’ with a Landmark Charity Pledge

~ CDRF announces 100 Free Zygoma Implants for the needful deserving patients who requires the
special Zygoma Implants ~
Chennai, March 22nd 2025: The Chennai Dental Research Foundation (CDRF), in association with Rajan Dental
Institute, proudly celebrates a significant milestone with ‘ZYGOMA – 1000’. This event marks the completion of
1,000 specialized zygoma dental implants in Rajan Dental Institute, the highest number of Zygoma Implants (Nobel
Biocare company, Sweden) in South East Asia (The first zygoma implant in India was done at Rajan Dental
Institute on 30/03/2007).
The Zygoma Implant Charity Pledge was launched by Srimat Swami Gautamananda Ji Maharaj (President of
Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission) in the presence of Prof. Dr. Gunaseelan Rajan (Medical Director,
Rajan Dental Institute) and Prof. Dr. S.Jimson (CEO, Rajan Dental Institute). The Trustees of Chennai Dental
Research Foundation (CDRF) received a copy of the pledge.
To commemorate this achievement, CDRF announced a groundbreaking charity initiative—pledging ‘100
Free Zygoma Implants’ for deserving patients in need of this advanced dental solution. This charity was also
extended to the patients referred from Ramakrishna Math, Chennai & Ramakrishna Mission, India.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Gunaseelan Rajan, Medical Director, Rajan Dental Institute, said “Zygoma
implants are a revolutionary treatment for patients with severe bone loss in the upper jaw, providing a life-changing
alternative for those who cannot receive traditional dental implants. With this pledge, CDRF and Rajan Dental
Institute reaffirm their commitment to making cutting-edge dental care accessible to those who need it most.”
“Reaching the ‘ZYGOMA – 1000’ milestone is a testament to our expertise and dedication in the field of implant
dentistry. By offering 100 free zygoma implants, we aim to give hope and smiles to patients who otherwise could not
afford this specialized procedure,” added, Prof. Dr. S.Jimson, CEO, Rajan Dental Institute.
Zygoma Implants help restore missing teeth in the upper jaw for people with mouth cancer surgery, black fungus
(Mucormycosis), injury, road traffic accidents, congenital problems and severe bone disease which leads to loss of
teeth even in younger patients.
The event concluded with few patients who have benefited from charity surgery for zygoma implants also shared
their experience after the life-changing treatment at CDRF.
Chennai Dental Research Foundation (CDRF) registered as a charitable trust, recognized by the Department of
Science and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt of India, provides charity dental treatment. with clinical support from
Rajan Dental Institute.