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Sinus Lifting

Sinus Lifting

Sinus lift surgery is a surgical procedure performed on patients who do not have sufficient bone height before dental implant treatment. This surgery aims to provide sufficient bone support for implants to be placed on the teeth in the back area of ​​the upper jaw. As a result of the expansion of the sinus cavity, the appropriate amount of bone to place an implant may not be available, especially in cases where the upper jaw bone structure is inadequate. Sinus lifting surgery is a safe and effective method to solve this problem.

Stages of Sinus Lifting Surgery

  • The condition of the sinuses and jawbone is examined before surgery using imaging methods such as x-ray and tomography. This evaluation provides the information needed to make the surgery successful.
  • The surgery is usually performed with local anesthesia. In some cases, sedation may be applied to ensure the comfort of the patient.
  • The surgeon lifts the sinus membrane by opening a small window in the upper jaw bone. This space created under the sinus membrane is made ready for bone grafting.
  • Bone graft material is placed under the sinus membrane. This material can be taken from the patient's own bone tissue, or synthetic or animal-derived bone grafts can also be used. This graft fuses with the patient's own bone tissue over time and creates sufficient bone volume.
  • Once the bone graft is placed, the area is closed and the healing process begins. Time to heal usually takes several months. During this time, the bone graft fuses with the natural bone tissue.

Can Sinus Lifting Surgery be Performed on Anyone?

This process can be applied to anyone. But in some cases there may be exceptions. These conditions may prevent sinus lifting surgery. This procedure performed for the implant helps the unsuitable dental bones gain volume and become suitable.

The bone structure of the person must be suitable for the sinus lifting surgical procedure. People need to complete tooth and bone growth. Since the incomplete bone structure may complete itself in the future, it is not desired to damage the structure.

This surgical procedure is performed on people over the age of twenty, as well as on people who have completed their tooth and bone development. For this procedure, if the patient has any allergic or chronic disease, the patient must inform the dentist and surgeon in advance.

Types of Sinus Removal Surgery

Sinus lift surgery aims to create sufficient bone volume in the back areas of the upper jaw for dental implant placement. There are different techniques for this surgery, and the method to be chosen depends on the patient's needs and the condition of the jawbone.

Lateral Sinus Lift Surgery

Lateral Sinus Lift Surgery is the preferred method for patients with severe bone loss in the upper jaw. In this technique, a lateral window is opened into the sinus cavity to access the sinus membrane, the membrane is carefully lifted and a bone graft is placed.

Stages of Lateral Sinus Lift Surgery

  • An incision is made in the gum on the side of the upper jaw and the bone surface is seen.
  • A small window is opened and the sinus membrane is carefully lifted.
  • Bone graft material is placed under the sinus membrane.
  • The window and gum are closed and fixed with stitches.

Advantages of Lateral Sinus Lift Surgery

It provides the opportunity to create larger bone volume. This is a suitable method for patients with advanced bone loss.

Internal Sinus Lift Surgery

Internal Sinus Lift Surgery is a less invasive method and is generally suitable for patients with mild bone loss. In this technique, the sinus membrane is accessed directly from the implant socket during dental implant placement.

Stages of Internal Sinus Lift Surgery

  • The gum in the area where the implant will be placed is cut slightly.
  • While creating the implant slot, the sinus membrane is carefully reached.
  • The sinus membrane is gently lifted and bone graft material is placed into the implant socket.
  • The implant is placed together with the bone graft in the same session or a few months later.

Advantages of Internal Sinus Lift Surgery

It is less invasive and has a shorter recovery period.

It is suitable for patients with mild bone loss.

Crestal Sinus Lift

Crestal Sinus Lift is another method used in the implant placement process and is generally applied to patients with minimal bone height loss. In this technique, the sinus membrane is accessed from the upper part of the implant socket.

Things to Consider After Sinus Lifting Surgery

Things to consider after sinus lifting surgery are important for a smooth recovery process and a successful result.

Medicines

Use antibiotics prescribed by your doctor regularly to prevent the risk of infection.

You can take painkillers recommended by your doctor to control the pain that may occur after surgery.

Mouthwashes: You should ensure your oral hygiene by using antiseptic mouthwashes recommended by your doctor.

Rest and Physical Activity

Rest for the first few days after surgery. Elevating your head while lying down can help reduce swelling and pain.

Avoid heavy exercises and physical activities for the first week after surgery. Avoid lifting weights, bending and sudden movements.

Nutrition

Eat soft and warm foods for the first few days. Avoid hard, spicy, hot or extremely cold foods.

Ensure your body is sufficiently hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Oral Hygiene

To avoid damaging the surgical area, brush your teeth gently, staying away from the surgery area for the first few days.

Reduce the risk of infection by using antiseptic mouthwashes recommended by your doctor.

Smoking and Drinking Alcohol

Smoking can negatively affect the healing process and increase the risk of infection. You should not smoke after surgery. Alcohol consumption can also negatively affect the healing process. Avoid alcohol consumption after surgery.

Dentaliva is a dental clinic that maximizes your dental health and aesthetics with the sinus lifting surgery offered by its expert staff. Our clinic performs the sinus lift procedure safely and effectively using the latest technology. Our experienced dentists offer our patients with bone deficiency the opportunity to achieve excellent results in implant treatment, with a treatment process planned specifically for each patient. Our outstanding success in sinus lifting surgery is a reflection of the confidence in the smiles of our patients who choose Dentaliva.

 

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