SINUS LIFTING APPLICATIONS

SINUS LIFTING APPLICATIONS

It is a bone grafting procedure that prepares the upper jaw for dental implants. In cases where the maxillary sinus is very low or close to the upper jaw bone, this treatment is applied to create a stable foundation for dental implants. Sinus Lift surgery also helps treat bone loss in the upper jaw and create enough bone density for dental implants to be placed safely. The procedure is one of the most common bone graft surgeries currently available.

The maxillary sinuses, located on either side of the nose, are sometimes too close to the upper jawbone or have low density, preventing successful placement of dental implants. A dental implant uses anchor screws that are placed into the jawbone to provide stability and serve as a secure foundation for your teeth. Patients who do not have sufficient upper jaw bone density are candidates for dental implants after sinus lifting. Sinus Lifting surgery allows for the successful placement of future dental implants.

What Materials Should Be Used During Sinus Lift?

Sinus Lift surgery uses bone grafting techniques and treatments based on your individual case. Your own bone can be used as bone grafting material for sinus lifting. This bone is harvested from your mouth or hip, depending on the amount of donor material needed to lift the sinus. Allograft is another type of bone graft that uses donor bone from another individual as the material for your sinus lift. With continuing advances in the field of bone grafting, factor-based material has become more popular. This type of bone graft uses special growth factors to promote regeneration of depleted jawbone.

What Should I Expect During Sinus Lift?

Before starting the Sinus Lifting surgery, a small incision is made in the jawbone to access the sinus membrane. The next step of the surgery is to position the sinus membrane away from the jawbone, creating sufficient space for the placement of bone graft materials. Following placement of bone grafting material, it takes 4-10 months for the graft to properly acquire and regenerate bone growth. If the graft successfully supports local bone growth, you should be a suitable candidate for dental implant surgery.

What Should I Expect After Surgery?

Following surgery, you may experience slight swelling, discomfort, and tenderness. These symptoms are treated with prescribed or recommended medications. Immediately following treatment, it is important to rest and allow your body to recover. It is important not to disturb the surgical area as you continue brushing your teeth.

Sinus Lifting Surgery Stages

During Sinus Lift, an incision is made to access the sinus. The sinus is then repositioned to make room for placement of bone graft material. When there is plenty of bone density, the implant is placed in this area.

If it is determined that you need sinus lifting treatment before dental implant treatment, do not be intimidated because you do not need to worry about this procedure. Lifting is a relatively common surgical procedure that makes implant treatment possible even after bone loss has occurred.

The sinus system has several parts, but the ones closest to our teeth are the maxillary sinuses. Sometimes a toothache is experienced when there is a blockage or a bad cold. This is because the pressure in the sinuses passes to the tooth roots in the upper jaw.

Why do you need this treatment?

This procedure is usually performed when the patient has insufficient bone in the upper jaw to support dental implant treatment. Dental implants fuse with the jawbone in a natural process called osseointegration. However, this is possible only if a certain amount of bone is present.

In the following cases, sinus lifting surgery is needed before implant application.

If the jaw bone has been damaged before,
If a cyst or tumor has been removed from the area,
If you have had bone loss due to periodontitis,
If there is bone loss due to tooth loss,
If there is a naturally wide sinus cavity or thin jawbone, lifting is needed.

How is Sinus Lifting Done?

There are various ways to perform Sinus Lift surgery. It all starts with making an incision in the gum to expose the bone underneath and pushing up to reveal the sinus cavity. The membrane is lifted and filled with granules of bone graft material underneath. Then, the gum tissue is stitched back together.

The technique used by the dentist varies depending on your personal situation. If you have any concerns, be sure to discuss it.

Healing Process

Do not worry if there is swelling in the area or bleeding in your mouth or nose immediately after the surgery. You will probably feel uncomfortable for a few days, but most patients do not experience major discomfort. If any bleeding lasts for more than two days or the pain and swelling worsen, you should contact your dentist immediately.

There is a risk of the sinuses becoming infected, but your dentist will give you medication to protect against this. It is important to be careful not to sneeze, as this can move the bone graft material or damage your stitches.

Placing Implants

Most of the time, patients have to wait 4-9 months before implant treatment. This gives the bone a chance to fuse in its new location. The entire waiting time will depend on the type of material used.