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Sinus Lift
When you think of the word lift, most commonly, people think of lifting weights, a facelift, yet not too many people have ever heard of a sinus lift.
Sinus lifts are surgical procedures performed by the professionals at KK Dental, designed to lift the sinuses up away from the upper jaw bone cavity to make room for procedures such as dental implants.
How Is This Surgery Performed?
During the sinus lift, an oral surgeon cuts the gum tissue near the back of the mouth, making sure to expose the appropriate amount of bone. Behind this incision, membrane lining the sinus is pushed up and away from the jaw, in turn leaving more room in the upper part of your mouth. Most sinus lifts are done in conjunction with bone graft material to be packed into a space where the sinus was. After the bone graft has been placed, your mouth is then stitched back together and implants can be placed months after depending on how long it takes for your mouth to heal.
When Might I Need It?
At a dental consultation here, a member of our highly-trained team will do a physical examination and take x-rays in order to make sure that the jaw and facial structure in question is the appropriate candidate for sinus lift surgery. A few reasons you may be an appropriate candidate include:
- Experiencing significant bone loss because of periodontal disease.
- If the sinus cavity is naturally too close to your upper jaw.
- If your molars need some added bone density in order to make you an appropriate candidate for other restorative solutions.
Consult the Experts at KK Dental
To find out more information about sinus lifts, feel free to contact our office. At KK Dental their highly trained team works together with you in order to keep you educated and on top of all dental conditions that may be worrying you.
Don’t hesitate to give KK Dental a call today!
FAQs
After upper back teeth are missing for a long time, the surrounding jawbone may gradually become thinner. At the same time, the sinus cavity may slowly expand downward into the space, reducing the amount of available bone for future implants.
A sinus lift helps create additional bone support in the upper jaw where natural bone height may no longer be sufficient for implant placement. The procedure involves placing grafting material beneath the sinus membrane to support future implant stability.
The upper back jaw is often softer and sits close to the sinus cavity. When bone loss occurs after tooth removal, there may not be enough remaining bone height to support implant placement safely without additional grafting.
Yes, sinus size, membrane position, bone height, and nearby anatomical structures may affect whether a sinus lift is recommended. Treatment planning depends on the amount of available bone and overall implant support needs.
Dental imaging helps evaluate bone height, sinus anatomy, surrounding tissues, and nearby structures before surgery begins. This information helps the dentist or oral surgeon determine the safest and most appropriate surgical approach.
Yes, smoking may reduce blood flow and interfere with healing after grafting procedures. Tobacco use may also increase the risk of infection, delayed healing, sinus complications, and problems affecting graft stability during recovery.
The graft material is positioned beneath the sinus area to help support bone development and healing in the upper jaw. As the graft matures, the area may develop improved support for future dental implant placement.
In some situations, implants may be placed during the same procedure if enough initial bone support is present. In other cases, additional healing time may be recommended before implant placement, depending on bone condition and treatment goals.
Healing instructions help reduce pressure and irritation affecting the grafted area while tissues recover. Carefully following aftercare recommendations may also help reduce the risk of bleeding, infection, sinus complications, or graft disturbance during healing.
If there is insufficient bone in the upper back jaw for dental implants, a sinus lift evaluation may be recommended before treatment.
At KK Dental, treatment recommendations are based on examination findings, dental imaging, sinus anatomy, and considerations of long-term implant stability.
