In certain situations, your smile may not be ready for a dental implant due to a lack of sufficient bone structure in the upper jaw. We provide sinus lifts in New York, New York, to patients in need of a more secure smile. Our periodontists can help examine your smile before you receive your implants to determine whether a sinus lift is needed. To learn if a sinus lift is right for you, we welcome you to contact NY Implant Dentistry today at 212-213-9333 and schedule a visit with Dr. Greg R. Diamond.
A sinus lift, sometimes called a sinus augmentation, is a treatment that may be needed to add bone to the upper jaw in the area of the back teeth (molars and premolars) to enable successful implant placement. The maxillary sinuses are located above the upper jawbone on either side of your nose. When a tooth has been lost from the upper jaw, there may not be sufficient bone structure in the sinus region to place a dental implant. Tooth loss also leads to bone loss because the bone begins to be resorbed once the teeth have been lost or removed. Teeth that have been missing for a longer period of time or bone loss due to periodontal disease may further contribute to lack of bone for implant placement.
To supplement the bone structure and allow for the successful placement of a dental implant, our periodontists may recommend a sinus lift. During this procedure, we gently lift the sinus membrane and push it up and away from the jaw. We then add bone grafting material in the area where the sinus was to add to the bone structure.
We typically allow a healing period of four to nine months after this procedure so that the grafted material can mesh with the natural bone. The dental implant can then be placed to replace the missing tooth. For more information about whether a sinus lift is right for your oral health needs, we invite you to contact us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
A sinus lift is recommended when there is not enough bone height in the upper jaw to support dental implants.
During the procedure, the sinus membrane is gently lifted, and bone graft material is placed to increase bone volume and create a stable foundation for implants.
Individuals with bone loss in the upper jaw or naturally enlarged sinuses may require a sinus lift before receiving dental implants.
Healing typically takes several months, allowing the grafted bone to integrate fully before implant placement.
A sinus lift is a specialized surgical procedure, but it is commonly performed in implant dentistry and is considered safe and predictable.
In some cases, implants can be placed during the same procedure, depending on the amount of existing bone available.
A professional evaluation is essential to assess bone structure, determine if a sinus lift is needed, and ensure successful implant placement.
