Sinus Augmentation
Get the solid foundation you need for implants with sinus lift surgery (sinus augmentation).
Schedule with UsWhat is Sinus Augmentation?
Sinus augmentation, also known as sinus lifts, is used to prepare the upper jaw for implant placement. A key to implant success is the quantity and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. The upper back jaw has traditionally been one of the most difficult areas to successfully place dental implants due to insufficient bone quantity and quality, and the close proximity to the sinus. If you've lost bone in that area due to reasons such as periodontal disease or tooth loss, you may be left without enough bone to place implants.
How is Sinus Lift Surgery Performed?
If you don't have enough bone to place implants, sinus lift surgery can help correct this problem by raising the sinus floor and developing bone for the placement of dental implants. Several techniques can be used to raise the sinus and allow for new bone to form. Your provider can explain your options for graft materials, which can regenerate lost bone and tissue.
How Can Sinus Augmentation Help Me?
Depending on your individual needs, bone usually will be allowed to develop for about 4 to 12 months before implants can be placed after sinus lift surgery. After the implants are placed, an additional healing period is required. In some cases, the implant can be placed at the same time the sinus is augmented.
Undergoing sinus lift surgery has been shown to greatly increase your chances for successful implants that can last for years to come. Our providers are very skilled in sinus augmentation and will keep you informed to ensure you feel confident and at ease every step of the way. To see if sinus augmentation in Bethany, Oklahoma is the right choice for you, call (405) 789-7893 to schedule a consultation.
Sinus Augmentation FAQs
A sinus lift, also known as sinus augmentation, is a dental surgery that helps increase the amount of bone in your upper jaw to support the placement of dental implants.
After a sinus lift procedure, you may experience some slight discomfort, swelling, or bleeding for the first few days post-surgery. Anti-inflammatory and pain medications may be recommended to manage your symptoms and aid in your healing. While discomfort, swelling, and bleeding usually subside after the first few days, these symptoms may last up to a week for some individuals. If symptoms persist, it's essential to call your dentist right away and get instructions on how to proceed.
Most discomfort, bleeding, and swelling should subside within 3-7 days after sinus augmentation surgery, but it can take 6-12 months for the bone that was added to your jawbone to fully heal.
After your dentist determines you are completely healed from your sinus lift procedure, your dental implants can be placed.
Not everyone needs sinus augmentation prior to having dental implants placed. During your consultation, your dentist will perform an exam and determine if you have enough bone in your upper jaw to support the placement of dental implants. If you don't, they may recommend sinus augmentation before getting dental implants.