What is a sinus lift?
Sinus lift is a special type of oral surgery. It is recommended if the patients bone is not suitable for implantation. In this case, bone grafting is recommended.
The sinus lift is a special case of bone grafting. Oral surgeons use bone grafting materials to increase the height of the upper jaw. This may be necessary if the upper grinding jaw is not wide enough to hold the implants.
Closed sinus lift or crestal sinus lift
This type of sinus lift is recommended in case of less bone loss. Through the site of the planned implant, bone grafting material is inserted into the sinus cavity and its passages. The bone grafting material is incorporated into a bone-like hard material over time, and it is embedded into. So it can be safely implanted.
Opened sinus lift or lateral sinus lift
This procedure is performed in case of a larger amount of bone-missing. It is a bit more complicated than the closed sinus lift, as the bone grafting area is also bigger. Our dental surgeons open the sinus through the gums. Place the bone grafting material there until it reaches the desired height. It is covered with a special membrane, which also helps the healing.
When Do You Need a Sinus Lift?
When your dental implants can’t be placed because you don’t have enough bone height in the upper jaw, or your sinuses are too close to the jaw, you will likely need a sinus lift. There are many reasons you might have experienced bone loss that causes your need for a sinus lift, some of which include:
There are many reasons you might have experienced bone loss that causes your need for a sinus lift, some of which include:
Bone loss from periodontal (gum) disease
Lost teeth in your upper jaw – particularly your back teeth or molars
The maxillary sinus is too close to the upper jaw