What is Sinus Lift Surgery & Who is it for?

What is Sinus Lift Surgery & Who is it for?

A key to implant success is the quantity and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. If you’ve lost bone in the upper back jaw area due to reasons such as periodontal disease or tooth loss, you may be left without enough bone to place implants. Sinus lift surgery can help correct this problem by raising the sinus floor and developing bone for the placement of dental implants.

Undergoing sinus lift surgery has been shown to greatly increase your chances for successful implants that can last for years to come. Many patients experience little to minimal discomfort during this procedure.

What can I Expect form a Consultation 

Treatment Steps

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Diagnotic with CT scan of the jaw

a CT scan will allow us to assess the exact shape and amount of bone at the areas of interest.

An Incision is Made

to expose the bone, with a technique suitable for the case.

Cut Circle into the Bone

this bony piece is lifted into the sinus cavity, much like a trap door and the space underneath is filled with bone graft material (see Graft Bone).

Development of Bone

for about 4 to 12 months before implants can be placed.

Implants are Placed

in some cases, the implant can be placed at the same time the sinus is augmented.

Healing Period

after implants are placed

Appointment

Steps of Sinus Lift Surgery

At Nuffield Dental, we are committed to find the treatments that best suit your need. We may have to go through a few steps like a sinus lift to make your implant the nicest and longuest-lasting.
Appointment

More Information about Sinus Lift Surgery

In some instances of All-on-4 patients where there is extremely atrophic upper or lower bone, the surgeon may opt to do a simultaneous sinus lift procedure.
Get in touch with us to determine if you might require a sinus lift surgery.