What Is A Sinus Lift?
If you've been told that you don't have enough bone for dental implants, a sinus lift may be the solution. This procedure adds bone to the upper jaw, especially in areas where the sinus cavity has reduced bone height. By lifting the sinus membrane and placing bone graft material, the procedure helps create a stable foundation for dental implants. Once healed and integrated, the bone is strong enough to support implants. Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery in Sheffield and Florence, AL, offers advanced sinus lift procedures to restore your jawbone and prepare you for dental implants. Don't let bone loss hold you back — contact us today to schedule your consultation and discover how sinus lift surgery can transform your smile and oral health.
How Is Sinus Lift Surgery Performed?
Sinus lifts are performed at Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery with local anesthesia or other sedation options at the patient's request. During the procedure, your surgeon will make an incision around the molars to gain access to the jawbone. After creating an opening in the bone, they'll lift the sinus membrane and fill the space with bone graft material, which may come from your own body or another donor source. After implanting the bone, we'll suture the incisions shut.
Recovery after sinus lift surgery typically takes several months as the bone graft integrates with your natural jawbone. Once the area has healed, we'll examine it and review your dental implant options.
What Are the Benefits of Sinus Lift Surgery?
If you're considering dental implants but have experienced bone loss in your upper jaw, sinus lift surgery can help make your smile restoration possible. This procedure creates the solid foundation your implants need to thrive, offering benefits like:
- Increases bone mass in the upper jaw, allowing for proper placement of dental implants.
- Allows individuals with insufficient bone density to receive dental implants
- Raises the sinus floor to reduce the risk of implant complications
- Prevents facial collapse and a sunken appearance resulting from missing teeth and bone loss
- Improves the stability and longevity of dental implants by providing adequate bone support
- May improve breathing for individuals with sinus problems
- Restores full bite strength, enabling individuals to eat and chew more confidently
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Enhance Your Smile with Sinus Lift Surgery
Sinus lifts play a crucial role in enhancing oral health and increasing the effectiveness of dental implants. If you are considering this treatment, reach out to the experienced oral surgeons at Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery in Sheffield and Florence, AL to discover if you might benefit from sinus lift surgery. We're committed to improving your long-term oral health.