Sinus Lifting (Bone Powder)

What is Sinus Lifting?

Sinus Lifting is a bone grafting procedure that prepares the upper jaw for dental implants. In cases where the maxillary sinus is too low or close to the upper jaw bone, this treatment is applied to create a stable foundation for dental implants. Sinus Lifting surgery also helps to treat bone loss in the upper jaw and create sufficient bone density so that dental implants can be safely placed. the procedure is one of the most common bone grafting surgeries currently available.

The maxillary sinuses, located on either side of the nose, are sometimes too close to the upper jaw bone or have low density, which prevents successful placement of dental implants. The dental implant uses connecting screws, which are inserted into the jawbone to provide stability and act as a secure foundation for your teeth. Patients who do not have sufficient upper jaw bone density are candidates for dental implants after a sinus lifting procedure. Sinus Lifting surgery allows for the successful placement of future dental implants.

Which Materials Should Be Used During Sinus Lift?

Sinus lift surgery uses bone grafting techniques and treatments based on your individual case. Your own bone can be used as bone grafting material for sinus lifting. This bone is taken from your mouth or hip, depending on the amount of donor material needed to lift the sinus. Allograft is another type of bone graft that uses donor bone from another individual as material for your sinus lift. With continued advances in the field of bone grafting, factor-based material has become more popular. This type of bone graft uses special growth factors to promote the regeneration of depleted jawbone.

What Should I Expect During Sinus Lift?

Before the Sinus Lift surgery begins, a small incision is made in the jawbone to access the sinus membrane. The next step of the surgery is to position the sinus membrane away from the jawbone to create enough space for the placement of bone grafting materials. After placement of the bone grafting material, it takes 4-10 months for the graft to properly take up and regenerate bone growth. If the graft successfully supports local bone growth, you should be a suitable candidate for dental implant surgery.

What should I expect after the surgery?

After the surgery, you may experience mild swelling, discomfort and tenderness. These symptoms are treated with prescribed or recommended medications. Immediately following treatment, it is important to rest and allow your body to recover. It is important not to disturb the surgical site when you continue brushing your teeth.

Sinus Lifting Surgery Stages

During the Sinus Lift, an incision is made to gain access to the sinus. The sinus is then repositioned to make room for the placement of the bone graft material. Once there is plenty of bone density, the implant is placed in this area.

If it is determined that you need sinus lifting treatment before dental implant treatment, do not be intimidated, because there is no need to worry about this procedure. Lifting is a relatively common surgical procedure that makes implant treatment possible even after bone loss.

The sinus system has several parts, but the ones closest to our teeth are the maxillary sinuses. Sometimes toothache is experienced when there is congestion or a bad cold. This is because the pressure in the sinuses passes to the roots of the teeth in the upper jaw.

Why do you need this treatment?

This procedure is usually performed when the patient has insufficient bone in the upper jaw to support dental implant treatment. Dental implants fuse with the jawbone in a natural process called osseointegration. However, this is only possible when a certain amount of bone is available.

In the following cases, sinus lifting surgery is needed before implant application.

• If the jawbone has been damaged before,
• If a cyst or tumour has been removed from the area,
• If bone loss has occurred due to periodontitis,
• If there is bone reduction due to tooth loss,
• Naturally, lifting is needed if there is a large sinus cavity or a thin jawbone.

How is Sinus Lifting Performed?

There are various ways to perform Sinus Lifting surgery. They all start by making an incision in the gum to expose the bone underneath and push up to reveal the sinus cavity. The membrane is lifted and the underlying bone is filled with granules of graft material. The gum tissue is then sewn back together.

Depending on your individual situation, the dentist will use a different technique. If you have any concerns, be sure to discuss this.
The healing process

Do not worry if there is swelling in the area or bleeding in your mouth or nose immediately after the operation. You will probably feel uncomfortable for a few days, but most patients do not experience any major discomfort. If any bleeding lasts for more than two days or if the pain and swelling worsen, you should contact your dentist immediately.

There is a risk of infection of the sinuses, but your dentist will give you medication to protect against this. It is important to be careful not to sneeze, as this can move the bone graft material or damage your stitches.

Placing the Implants

Most of the time patients have to wait 4-9 months before implant treatment. This gives the bone a chance to fuse in its new position. The entire waiting period will depend on the type of material used.

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