Sinus Lift

What is a Sinus Lift?

The maxillary sinuses are behind your cheeks and on top of the upper teeth. These sinuses are empty, air-filled spaces. Some of the roots of the natural upper teeth extend up into the maxillary sinuses. When these upper teeth are removed there is often just a thin wall of bone separating the maxillary sinus and the mouth. Dental implants need bone to hold them in place. When the sinus wall is very thin, it is impossible to place dental implants in this bone.

The key to a successful and long-lasting dental implant is the quality and quantity of jawbone to which the implant will be attached. If bone loss has occurred due to injury or periodontal disease, a sinus augmentation can raise the sinus floor and allow for new bone formation. A sinus lift is one of the most common bone grafting procedures for patients with bone loss in the upper jaw. The procedure seeks to grow bone in the floor of the maxillary sinus above the bony ridge of the gum line that anchors the teeth in the upper jaw. This enables dental implants to be placed and secured in the new bone growth.

Am I a Candidate for a Sinus Lift Procedure?

A sinus lift may be necessary if you:

  • are missing more than one tooth in the back of your jaw
  • are missing a significant amount of bone in the back of your jaw
  • are missing teeth due to a birth defect or condition
  • are missing most of the maxillary teeth and require support for dental implants

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How is this procedure Accomplished?

Most commonly, a small incision is made on the premolar or molar region to expose the jawbone. A small opening is cut into the bone, and the membrane lining the sinus is pushed upward. The underlying space is filled with bone grafting material, either from your own body or from a other sources. Sometimes, synthetic materials that imitate bone formation are used. After the bone is implanted, the incision is sutured and the healing process begins. After several months of healing, the bone becomes part of the patient’s jaw and dental implants can be inserted and stabilized in the newly formed sinus bone.

If enough bone between the upper jaw ridge and the bottom of the sinus is available to sufficiently stabilize the implant, sinus augmentations and implant placement can sometimes be performed as a single procedure. If not enough bone is available, the sinus augmentation will have to be performed first, then the graft will have to mature for up to several months, depending upon the type of graft material used. Once the graft has matured, the implants can be placed.

The sinus graft makes it possible for many patients to have dental implants that previously had no other option besides wearing loose dentures.

A sinus augmentation is generally performed at Drs. Brown, Engebretsen and Kuhns‘s office, under local anesthesia. Some patients may request oral or intravenous sedative medication as well.

Treasure Coast Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implant Surgery Center

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Outcome was excellent. Felt I was in very competent hands. Dr. Brown explained all procedures to my satisfaction.

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I would recommend this office to anyone in need, the staff were amazing and I couldn’t be happier.

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I would definitely go back for any more procedures without hesitation! Will definitely refer this office and Dr.Brown to all my friends and family!

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Patient Review By Melissa S

Dr. Brown and his amazing staff made me feel completely at ease. He took the time to explain in detail the procedure. Diane the Nurse was such a sweetheart , she has such a wonderful personality and makes you feel at home. Also, a young man I believe his name is Jeremy was also very pleasant . Overall, from the front of the office to the back ,the staff are very professional and courteous. I couldn't be more pleased ! I had some real dental phobias and Dr. Brown and his staff laid them all to rest. Highly recommend Dr. Brown and his staff! Thank you for a wonderful relaxing experience .

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