Sinus Lift, New York NY
What is a Sinus Lift?
The maxillary sinus cavity is behind your cheeks and on top of the upper teeth. These sinuses are empty, air-filled spaces within the maxillary bones of the skull. The roots of the natural upper teeth, particularly the premolars and molars, can extend up into the floor of the maxillary sinuses.
When these upper teeth are removed there is often just a thin wall of bone separating the maxillary sinus and the mouth. The implant procedure needs bone to hold them in place. When the sinus wall is thin an implant surgery in this bone is not feasible.
Preparing Your Upper Jaw for Implants
The key to a successful and long-lasting implant therapy is the quality and quantity of jaw bone to which the implant will be attached. If bone loss has occurred due to injury or periodontal disease, a sinus augmentation procedure can raise the sinus floor and allow for new bone formation.
A sinus lift is one of the most common bone grafting procedures for patients with bone loss in the upper jaw. The procedure seeks to grow bone in the maxillary sinus floor above the bony ridge of the gum line that anchors the teeth in the upper jaw. This enables dental implants to be placed and secured in the new bone growth.
How is Sinus Lift Surgery Performed at BIOSNY?
Most commonly, a small incision is made on the premolar or molar teeth region to expose the jaw bone. A small opening is cut into the bone, and the sinus membrane is pushed upward. The underlying space is filled with bone graft material. Grafting material can be taken from your own body or other sources. Sometimes, synthetic materials that imitate bone formation are used. After the bone is implanted, the incision is sutured and the healing process begins. After several months of healing, the bone becomes part of the patient’s jaw, and dental implants can be inserted and stabilized in the newly formed sinus bone.
If enough bone between the upper jaw ridge and the bottom of the sinus is available to sufficiently stabilize the implant, sinus augmentations, and dental implant placement can sometimes be performed as a single procedure. If not enough bone for implants is available, sinus augmentation will be performed first. Then the graft will have to mature for up to several months, depending upon the type of bone graft material used. Once the graft has matured, the implants can be placed.
The sinus graft makes it possible for many patients to have dental implants that previously had no other option besides wearing loose dentures.
A sinus augmentation is generally performed at Dr. Brisman‘s office, under local anesthesia. Some patients may request oral or intravenous sedative medication as well.
Am I a Candidate for a Maxillary Sinus Lift Procedure?
This surgical procedure may be necessary if you:
- are missing more than one tooth in the back of your jaw
- are missing a significant amount of bone in the back of your jaw
- are missing teeth due to a birth defect or condition
- are missing most of the maxillary teeth and require support for dental implants
Schedule Consultation with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Brisman
Scheduling a consultation with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Brisman is a crucial first step toward a successful sinus lift surgery. Dr. Brisman has a lot of experience and is an expert in performing sinus lift procedures. It is essential for patients with bone loss in the upper jaw who want tooth implants.
During your consultation, Dr. Brisman will take the time to understand your specific needs and explain the procedure in detail. We can work together to create a personalized treatment plan to help you get the bone structure you need for secure implant placement. You can trust Dr. Brisman’s skill to improve your jaw’s bone density for long-lasting dental implants.
