Sinus Surgery
Wylie, Texas
Sinus surgery, also called a sinus lift, represents a bone grafting procedure designed to reinforce the jawbone structure for dental implants. The procedure involves "lifting your sinus floor, creating space for bone growth and an implant."
Candidates
Candidates typically include patients missing multiple posterior teeth, those with long-standing tooth loss causing bone degradation, or individuals who lost teeth due to periodontal disease.
The Surgical Process
The surgical process occurs under local anesthesia. The dentist creates a gum incision to expose bone, makes a small opening, lifts the sinus membrane, and inserts bone grafting material before suturing the area closed. "Typically, healing takes six to seven months before an implant is placed, but in some cases, the implant can be placed during the sinus lift procedure."
Recovery
Recovery involves "swelling and minor discomfort" lasting several days, comparable to wisdom tooth extraction. Additional side effects may include sinus inflammation. Treatment typically includes antibiotics for infection prevention and occasionally non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications for symptom management.
