When does a dental implant require a sinus lift? Which sinus lift techniques are common today? A sinus lift is a technique that helps people who have been missing teeth for many years, or who have oral health conditions, to get dental implants. Learn more with Manh Chien Dental Clinic in the article below.
What is a sinus lift? When does a dental implant need one?
In the upper jaw there is a maxillary sinus on both the left and the right side, inside the upper jawbone. When teeth are lost, the bone around the tooth sockets shrinks, which makes the sinus sit lower and makes it difficult to place an implant of sufficient length.
A sinus lift is a medical procedure that increases bone volume so the jawbone has enough height, density and volume for a dental implant. It allows an implant to be placed where bone is lacking, in the area of missing teeth at the back of the upper jaw.
A sinus lift helps the implant integrate with the bone and gives it firm support, so people who have been missing teeth for many years can get dental implants and use them with confidence for life, as solid as natural teeth.
When does a dental implant require a sinus lift?
The upper jawbone has not shrunk much yet, but there is not enough bone mass
Teeth have been missing for many years, a lot of bone has been lost and the bone is too thin, so the sinus has dropped too low.
In people who have been missing upper teeth for a long time, the maxillary sinus puts pressure on the upper jawbone. The bone shrinks and the sinus expands, so there is not enough bone for a dental implant.
What to keep in mind after a sinus lift
After a sinus lift, the wound and the integrated artificial bone need 6 months or more to fully stabilize. Especially in the first 2 to 3 months, patients should avoid the following as much as possible:
- Do not use a straw
- Avoid sneezing as much as you can
- Never spit
- Avoid heavy or strenuous work
- Avoid activities with pressure changes, such as swimming and diving or flying
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