A sinus lift is a surgical treatment that lifts or augments your maxillary sinus to create more room for new bone. Doctors recommend this treatment when you do not have sufficient jaw bone to secure a dental implant. The maxillary sinuses are air-filled cavities located just above the back part of your upper jaw. Lifting the sinus and grafting bone in between creates more bone for your dentist to place an implant. When you lose teeth, your jawbone gets thinner over time. Encino sinus lift allows enough room in your upper jaw to support a bone graft, enabling teeth restoration and overall dental functioning.
What happens during a sinus lift surgery?
There are different approaches to sinus lift surgery. The technique your surgeon uses depends on how much jawbone you have, the type of graft the provider is using, and the potential dental implant placement method you will have later. But there are basic steps that must apply in each technique. Your specialist will numb the affected area with a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable during the surgery. The specialist will identify and make cuts into the back part of your gum tissue to expose the bone. The provider will then carefully incise a small area of the bone, avoiding the sinus membranes.
 Your surgeon will lift the cut part of the bone into your sinus cavity, raising the membrane. The surgeon will place bone graft materials in the newly lifted region. The grafted bone can be taken from another part of your body or be a synthetic bone material. Finally, your provider will apply sutures to close the cuts in your gums.
What happens after a sinus lift?
After a sinus lift, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection. Avoid sneezing and blowing your nose vigorously, as this can affect the placed bone graft material. Your doctor will also prescribe pain relievers to alleviate discomfort. Avoid brushing your teeth for a certain period to prevent dislodging any clots or bleeding. Also, refrain from drinking from straws because they can dislodge blood clots that control bleeding. Your doctor will recommend you avoid smoking as it slows your healing. Usually, you will return to your specialist a week after surgery for a checkup.
What side effects and complications can you have after a sinus lift?
After a sinus lift, you may experience swelling and bleeding, but these effects last a few days. The most common complication after sinus lift surgery is Schneiderian membrane perforation. The membrane lines your maxillary sinus cavity, and its perforations increase the chances of chronic sinusitis and sinus infection. If it happens during the surgery, your surgeon will attempt to repair the membrane or stop the operation.
Contact your doctor immediately if your swelling, pain, or bleeding worsens after three days or if you experience discomfort when the bone graft material moves out of place. Also, consult your provider if you have signs of infection like swelling, fever, or a foul smell from the surgical area.
A sinus lift is a surgery that involves your specialist lifting your maxillary sinus to create more room for new bone. This surgery is essential if you do not have enough jawbone to support a dental implant. Schedule an appointment at Sargon Dental for sinus lift surgery to restore your jawbone.Â
