Sinus Lift

There is a lack of bone in the area of the upper premolars and molars. Sometimes the sinuses may be very large and also enlarge after teeth are separated making bone for dental implants. The upper jaw usually has less bone than the lower jaw.

Gum disease causes bone loss. The upper posterior teeth are normally affected by gum disease and the bone loss which actually means that a sinus lift might be needed if implants are to replace missing teeth of the patient.

When natural teeth are removed, it is common for the surrounding bone to ‘shrink’ as well. This bone resorption may affect the volume of bone which is needed for dental implants to be executed.

The maxillary sinuses depend in size from one person to another person. Some sinuses are larger than any others. It has also been shown that the sinuses increase in size by the time.

Sinus lift preparation.
Prior to undergoing a sinus lift procedure it is important to understand the procedure of the sinus lift treatment. A CT scan is required of the area in order to see the area to be treated in 3 dimensions. The sinus lift procedure is normally carried out with artificial bone. In some circumstances the bone may be derived from your jaw bone. This is less popular as it causes immense pain and discomfort in the donor area where the bone is harvested from.