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Is sinus lift required for dental implants?
A sinus lift is necessary if there is not enough bone in your upper jaw to accommodate a dental implant. Without adequate bone volume, an implant could end up penetrating the sinus and lead to complications. A few reasons why you might not have enough bone for a dental implant include: You have naturally large sinuses.
Is a sinus lift considered surgery?
A sinus lift, aka sinus augmentation, is a surgery that makes it easier to place dental implants. Some people need dental implants but don’t have enough bone support necessary for implants because of bone loss.
How serious is a sinus lift?
The sinus lift procedure is a safe and straightforward procedure. A sinus augmentation is generally performed at the prosthodontist’s or oral surgeon’s office. The entire process takes between 90 minutes to two hours. First, the patient is sedated using local and/or general anesthesia.
How long does a sinus lift procedure take?
A Sinus lift is a safe and straightforward procedure that takes between 90 minutes to 2 hours.
What happens if a sinus lift fails?
Implant failure. If you experience any of the following signs of sinus lift complications, you should contact your surgeon immediately: Swelling or pain increases or does not decrease after two days. A fever develops. Bone-like material moves after you sneeze or blow your nose.
What happens if you sneeze after sinus lift surgery?
It is important to know that the patient after the dental implant surgery with sinus lift is not allowed to sneeze, blow his nose and puff cheeks. All these actions are changing the pressure in the maxillary sinus, may cause the changes in the location of bone substitute and disrupt the surgery result.
Can a dental sinus lift cause sinus problems?
The most complicating concern after the sinus lift procedure is the perforation of the Schneiderian membrane lining the maxillary sinus cavity. The perforation increases the risk for chronic sinusitis and infections.
How long after sinus lift can I eat?
A liquid or soft diet is recommended for the first 24 hours. Avoid sucking through straws and eating hard or crunchy foods and spicy foods. Take the prescribed pain medication before the numbness from the local anesthesia wears off.