The maxillary sinuses are empty, air-filled spaces located behind your cheeks and on top of your upper teeth. A sinus lift or sinus augmentation in Pickerington, Columbus, and Westerville, OH, is a common bone grafting procedure for individuals with bone loss who desire dental implants in their upper jaw.
Our oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Manraj Bath, always considers the proximity of the maxillary sinuses and bone quality/quantity when planning dental implant procedures. This ensures the best possible result for branded implants called The Exact Smile at The Ohio Center for Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery.
Occasionally, roots of upper teeth extend up into the sinus cavities. When upper teeth are lost, extracted, or missing due to congenital conditions, often only a thin wall of bone separates the maxillary sinuses and the mouth. Dental implants require adequate bone to be securely placed and integrate with the jawbone, so a thin sinus wall makes implant placement impossible.
A sinus lift in Pickerington, Columbus, and Westerville, OH, adds bone to your upper jaw in the area of your molars and premolars. In addition to missing teeth and progressive bone loss, sinus lift surgery may be required in cases of periodontal disease or sinus cavity inflammation.
Before a sinus lift, a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Bath is essential to determine if a sinus lift is appropriate for you. Imaging, such as digital X-rays and a CBCT scan, is used to evaluate the quantity and quality of your jawbone.
Based on this assessment, Dr. Bath will select the most suitable bone graft material and provide preoperative instructions, which may include avoiding certain medications. During your consultation, Dr. Bath will also discuss the risks and benefits of a sinus lift and answer any questions you may have.
A sinus lift at The Ohio Center for Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia. However, we can also perform it under sedation. A sinus lift involves creating access to the sinus cavity through a small incision or flap in your gums.
The sinus membrane is carefully lifted, and the bone graft material is placed to encourage new bone growth. The incision or flap is then closed with sutures. The timeframe from your procedure to dental implant restoration typically varies from 6 to 12 months.
After surgery, swelling around the nose and cheeks is common, and you may also experience some light bleeding from your nose or mouth. Avoid blowing your nose or forceful sneezing to prevent bleeding, loosened sutures, or displaced bone grafts.
We’ll provide saline spray, anti-inflammatory medication, antibacterial mouthwash, and pain relief to support healing. During your follow-up visit in 7–10 days, Dr. Bath will check your progress and remove any remaining sutures.
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