Sinus Lift - Maxillary Sinus Augmentation ©

Sinus lift or maxillary sinus augmentation is an oral surgery procedure where a bone graft is placed in the maxillary sinus to allow implant placement.

Maxillary sinuses are air-filled cavities that are inside the face. Over the time, they may start to expand due to various causes. One is the lack of teeth that delimitates it. If the sinus is so widespread that there is no sufficient bone height available, it will not be possible to place implants there without grafting previously.

This type of graft is known as sinus lift. It consists of getting an access to the sinus, then the sinus membrane is lifted and filled with bone graft material, which could be artificial, coming from animals or from the same person. Finally, a membrane is placed in the access area, which will gradually be reabsorbed. After the intervention, the graft is left to heal for 6-9 months before placing implants. In certain cases, it is possible to place the implants simultaneously in the same surgery.

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[googoo-gjoob]

under which 'certain circumstances' may the implant be inserted in the same procedure.

[Lola-eord]

Amazing video. Now I truly understand the procedure I’m about to have today. Thanks.

[edmondopowell]

Just had this done and didnt know what they were on about because on other back tooth side needed bone graft. But now this totally shows what it was and what the differance is

[quiver]

I had the procedure done today. It cost 2600 and my dental insurance didn’t cover any of it.

[johnpatrickadamsjr.]

What happens if the sinus membrane gets punctured or removed

[teddyhammer]

I like how they just remove the gums like its no big deal.