A Sinus Lift implant is a dental procedure for patients with low bone height in the upper jaw. During the procedure, the oral surgeon raises the sinus membrane to create more space for the implant.
Step-by-step treatment procedure for Sinus Lift Implants at Coral Dental Implants
The dentist or oral surgeon will examine the jawbone and sinus anatomy using X-rays and CT scans.
Local anaesthesia is given to numb the surgical area.
A precise, small cut is made in the gum tissue to expose the bone of the upper jaw.
The oral surgeon will make a window in the lateral wall of the sinus and remove a small portion of bone, giving access to the sinus membrane.
The Sinus membrane is carefully lifted upward to create space for the bone graft material.
The dentist will place a bone graft material in the newly created space.
The gum tissue is then sutured closed, covering the grafted area
The grafted bone needs 4 to 9 months to integrate with the existing bone. After that, the dentist will place dental implants.
After the bone has healed, dental implants can support prosthetics like crowns or bridges.