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Sinus lifting

Raising the sinus floor in the upper back jaw

Where the upper back jaw lacks height, the sinus floor is raised to make room for an implant.

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In the upper back jaw the bone between the tooth roots and the sinus cavity can be thin. After tooth loss that distance shrinks further, leaving no room for an implant.

A sinus lift raises the membrane lining the sinus floor and places graft beneath it, creating the bone height required.

If bone height is partly sufficient, a closed technique is used through the implant site; where it is clearly insufficient, an open technique works through a window in the side wall. With the closed technique the implant is usually placed in the same session.

Who is it for?

  • Anyone planning an implant in the upper back jaw
  • Upper molars missing for a long time
  • Insufficient bone height on the scan

How the treatment works

  1. 01

    Planning

    The scan measures current height and sinus anatomy.

  2. 02

    Lifting the membrane

    The sinus membrane is lifted carefully and intact.

  3. 03

    Grafting

    Graft fills the space created and the site is closed.

After your treatment

For two weeks do not blow your nose, sneeze with your mouth open and avoid flying. Pressure changes inside the sinus can displace the graft.

Frequently asked questions

Can it cause sinusitis?

With correct technique the risk is low. Any existing sinus infection is treated beforehand.

Is it very painful?

Swelling for a few days is expected. For most patients the pain is similar to implant surgery and is managed with painkillers.

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