Sinus Augmentation
A sinus lift, sometimes called a sinus augmentation, is a treatment required to add bone to the upper jaw in the area of the back teeth (molars and premolars) to enable successful implant placement. The maxillary sinuses are located above the upper jawbone on either side of your nose. When a tooth has been lost from the upper jaw, there may not be sufficient bone structure in the sinus region to place a dental implant. Tooth loss also leads to bone loss because the bone begins to be restored once the teeth have been lost or removed. Teeth that have been missing for a longer time or bone loss due to periodontal disease may further contribute to a lack of bone for implant placement.
To supplement the bone structure and allow for the successful placement of a dental implant, our dentist may recommend a sinus lift. During this procedure, we gently lift the sinus membrane and push it up and away from the jaw. We then add bone grafting material in the area where the sinus was to add to the bone structure.
We typically allow a healing period of four to nine months after this procedure so that the grafted material can mesh with the natural bone. The dental implant is helpful for missing tooth replacement. For more information regarding your oral health requirements, you are welcome to contact us today.
Our doctors can perform a sinus augmentation procedure to enhance the bone tissue in your upper jaw before an implant procedure. Sinus augmentation helps regenerate healthy bone tissue by increasing the likelihood of successful implant placement. We welcome you to contact Cheer Dental at 408-437-1111 to learn more about sinus lifts in San Jose, California, and schedule your consultation with our periodontist and oral surgeon.
A sinus lift, sometimes called a sinus augmentation, is a treatment required to add bone to the upper jaw in the area of the back teeth (molars and premolars) to enable successful implant placement. The maxillary sinuses are located above the upper jawbone on either side of your nose. When a tooth has been lost from the upper jaw, there may not be sufficient bone structure in the sinus region to place a dental implant. Tooth loss also leads to bone loss because the bone begins to be restored once the teeth have been lost or removed. Teeth that have been missing for a longer time or bone loss due to periodontal disease may further contribute to a lack of bone for implant placement.
To supplement the bone structure and allow for the successful placement of a dental implant, our dentist may recommend a sinus lift. During this procedure, we gently lift the sinus membrane and push it up and away from the jaw. We then add bone grafting material in the area where the sinus was to add to the bone structure.
We typically allow a healing period of four to nine months after this procedure so that the grafted material can mesh with the natural bone. The dental implant is helpful for missing tooth replacement. For more information regarding your oral health requirements, you are welcome to contact us today.
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