Sinus Lift for Dental Implants in Tacoma
What Is a Sinus Lift?
A sinus lift is a surgical procedure used to increase available bone in the upper jaw near the back teeth.
The maxillary sinuses are air-filled spaces located behind the cheekbones and above the upper back teeth. After tooth loss, the bone in this area can become thinner, and the sinus may extend downward into the space where an implant would otherwise be placed.
A sinus lift can add bone material between the jaw and the sinus to create additional support for future dental implant treatment.
What Happens During a Sinus Lift?
Examination and Imaging
Treatment Planning
Accessing the Treatment Area
Placement of Bone Graft Material
What Can You Expect During Recovery?
Healing varies from person to person and depends on the procedure performed.
Your dental provider will give specific instructions for protecting the surgical area and supporting healing.
Follow-up appointments may be scheduled to monitor the treated area and determine when the next phase of implant treatment can proceed.
Do not assume that every patient has the same recovery timeline. Your provider will explain what to expect based on your individual procedure.
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6003 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409
Why Is Adequate Bone Important for Implants?
A dental implant is placed into the jawbone, so adequate bone volume and quality are important parts of implant treatment planning.
When bone height is limited in the upper back jaw, sinus augmentation may provide additional space for bone formation and create a more suitable foundation for implant placement.