What is Sinus Lift?
Sinus lift is a surgical procedure performed to increase the amount of bone under the sinus cavity in the posterior region of the upper jaw. The sinus cavity can cause the bone tissue above the upper posterior teeth to thin. This leads to insufficient bone height for the placement of dental implants. Sinus lift procedure creates sufficient bone volume in this area by adding bone graft under the sinus membrane. Thus, successful placement of implants becomes possible.
Advantages of Sinus Lift
- Suitable Ground for Implant Treatment: Sinus lifting provides the bone height required for implant placement in the posterior region of the upper jaw. In this way, stable and long-lasting implants are obtained.
- Preventing Bone Loss: Sinus lift prevents bone loss in the jawbone and strengthens the existing bone structure. This ensures that the implants are firmly integrated with the jawbone.
- Effective Solution in Cases of Advanced Age and Tooth Loss: Especially in patients who are older or have lost teeth a long time ago, the lost bone volume can be restored with a sinus lift procedure. This increases the chance of success of implant treatment.
- Natural Appearance and Aesthetic Results: Sinus lift allows the elimination of missing teeth in the posterior region of the upper jaw. This provides satisfactory results in terms of both aesthetics and functionality.
- Long-Lasting and Durable: When performed correctly, sinus lifts provide long-lasting results. Bone grafting provides a solid foundation for implant placement and increases the success of implants.
In Which Cases Is Sinus Lift Applied?
- Missing Teeth in the Back of the Upper Jaw: In patients who have lost their upper back teeth, implant placement may become difficult due to the widening of the sinus cavity and decreased bone height. Sinus lift procedure is performed to correct this situation.
- Patients with Insufficient Bone Volume: Patients with insufficient volume in the jawbone may require a sinus lift procedure prior to implant treatment. With this procedure, bone graft is added to the sinus area and a suitable base is created for implants.
- Advanced Age and Osteoporosis: Patients who are older and have osteoporosis in their jawbone become suitable for implant treatment by increasing their bone volume with a sinus lift procedure.
Treatment Process
- Initial Examination and Planning: Sinus lift treatment begins with a detailed dental and jaw examination. At this stage, your dentist evaluates the condition of your jawbone, the width of your sinus cavity, and your general oral health. As a result of the examination, it is determined which areas need a sinus lift procedure.
- Sinus Lift Procedure: Performed under local anesthesia, the sinus lift procedure involves placing a bone graft under the sinus membrane. During this procedure, your dentist carefully lifts the sinus membrane and inserts bone graft material underneath. The graft material can be obtained from the patient’s own bone, synthetic materials, or donor-sourced bone tissue.
- Healing Process: After a sinus lift, it takes a few months for the bone graft to integrate into the jawbone. During this process, following the care instructions recommended by your dentist will help speed up healing.
- Implant Placement: Once the sinus lift procedure has been successfully completed and the bone graft has integrated into the jawbone, dental implants can be placed. This provides a permanent solution to replace the patient’s missing teeth in the posterior upper jaw.
- Regular Checkups and Maintenance: After treatment is complete, it is important to attend regular dental checkups to maintain the health of the implants and sinus lift procedure. Additionally, careful attention to oral hygiene is essential for long-term success.
