Sinus Lift is a dental treatment used to apply implant treatment to toothless areas caused by filling the sagging sinus cavities. The maxillary, located just above the upper jaw in the sinus region, is an essential anatomical cavities that ensure the formation of sound and a decrease in head weight. However, the sagging of these sinus cavities can lead to bone volume loss, which poses a problem regarding implant treatment. Sinus Lift ensures sufficient volume for the implant’s length and width, which must be fully inserted into the bone. During the procedure, local anesthesia or general anesthesia is applied.
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The air gaps in the skull, which have functions such as reducing the head’s weight and ensuring that the sounds are smooth, are called sinuses. Since some of the sinuses are located in the areas near our teeth, it is also essential in this respect. When teeth are lost in the posterior jaw region of the upper jaw (maxilla), and prostheses are not made on time to replace them, a shortening occurs in the distance between the sinus wall and the top of the jawbone called the crest. Since there is not enough bone to implant in this area, a Sinus Lift is applied to increase the rate of bone decrease.
What Is A Sinus Lift?
The maxillary sinus region is in the upper jaw’s posterior region. Maxillary sinuses are air-filled spaces on both sides of the nasal cavities in the upper jawbone. The maxillary sinuses sag, especially in the early loss of teeth in the posterior regions of the upper jaw. Therefore, we can’t apply dental implants at Cayra Clinic unless we apply an advanced surgical procedure such as a Sinus Lift to these areas.
This aims to perform a sinus lift using bone grafts to treat the sagging maxillary sinuses. In this way, we at Cayra Clinic can increase the insufficient bone quality and quantity to a sufficient level. Sinus Lift is a procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia in a clinical setting.
Why Is Sinus Lift Done?
Sinus Lift is a technique used to intensify the existing bone by surgical means or to provide new bone formation in places where it is seen missing. This technique aims to create the bone with the required density and volume that will allow the implant to be fully adhered.
How Many Days Does It Take Sinus Lift To Heal?
The aim is to regain bone by lifting the sinus membrane that has dropped down over the years and filling the existing cavity with bone grafts. The duration of the operation often varies between half an hour and 1 hour. After the procedure, ossification may take 4-6 months.
How Is Sinus Lift Done?
The condition of our patients at Cayra Clinic is at the forefront when performing the Sinus Lift procedure. At Cayra Clinic, we decide how to perform the sinus lifting procedure according to the jaw bone structures of our patients. We perform the Sinus Lift procedure using two methods.
Open Sinus Lift
We start the open sinus lift by opening a small area from the gingiva to the sinus area, which will be removed with local anesthesia. In this way, we perform the sinus raise procedure by applying bone grafts to the sinus cavity. Then, we wait for the ossification process below the sinus cavity to place a dental implant in that area. We prefer the open Sinus Lift method in implant treatments in large regions covering more than a few teeth.
Closed Sinus Lift
We perform the closed Sinus Lift when the height of the bone area below the sinus is 5mm or more. We break the sinus floor with special tools called osteotomy without requiring an extra surgical procedure from the area opened to place a dental implant. Then, we perform the sinus raise procedure without damaging the sinus membrane.
What Are The Stages Of Performing Sinus Lift?
- Preparatory stage: Before proceeding to the Sinus Lift, your doctor at Cayra Clinic conducts thorough diagnostics and assessments of the patient’s health. The comprehensive examination includes preliminary consultation, spiral computed tomography, and the manufacturing of a dental model. These measures help reduce the risk of complications at further stages of the Sinus Lift as much as possible.
- Anesthesia: Osteoplastic surgery is performed under local anesthesia. Most commonly, regional anesthesia is injected into the tissue plane behind the last upper tooth. Moving across the adipose tissue, the substance reaches nerve fibers and blocks them, ensuring a total lack of pain for 1-2 hours.
- Surgical intervention. First, the mucous membrane of the maxillary sinus is separated from the upper jawbone with special tools. The corresponding cavity is filled with ground bone made from the bone of the patient or a donor (sometimes a hypoallergenic bone expletive substance is used).
- Final stage. If an open sinus lift was performed, the cut was stitched and treated with antiseptics. The closed technology allows for the immediate installation of a dental implant.
What Are The Points That People With Permanent Disease Should Pay Attention To?
The most crucial factor in this matter is that the patient remains under the doctor’s supervision. Apart from dental treatment, factors such as the patient’s quality of life should be monitored by the doctors at Cayra Clinic. However, if patients do not attend their regular checkups, fail to undergo tests regularly, or do not take their medications as prescribed, it can lead to complications. Smoking poses a significant risk, particularly in terms of gum problems and other issues that may arise later. Patients should avoid smoking, especially during the recovery period, as the success rate is higher in non-smokers compared to smokers.
In Which Condition Can Open Sinus Lift Not Be Performed?
Severe bone resorption is observed in patients with teeth withdrawn because they have not performed implant treatments for years. This melting significantly reduces bone volume in the vertical or horizontal direction. After the teeth are removed, the sinus cavities hang down and extend to the top of the bone. In cases where the height of the jawbone decreases, it is impossible to place a dental implant in the area where the sinuses sag. Open sinus lifting is not available for this application. Implants should be placed after six months.
What Should Be Considered After The Sinus Lift Operation?
After the Sinus Lift, to protect the wound area, it is recommended that the other part of the mouth be eaten for 24 hours. Nothing should be eaten or drunk for two hours after the procedure. Pressure should not be applied while cleaning the nose, and the mouth should be kept open while sneezing.
Will There Be Complications After Sinus Lift Procedure?
Patients may feel a feeling of fullness in the sinus area each time they breathe. These are not complications to be feared after a sinus lift procedure. As long as the patients pay attention to their oral hygiene, they will not experience any problems, and these effects will disappear quickly.
How Much Does Sinus Lift Cost?
The cost of a sinus lift procedure ranges between $1000 and $2500, which is less than in other European countries.
What Is The Recovery Period Of Sinus Lift?
Soon after the Sinus Lift, you will experience pain and discomfort in your sinus area once you have woken up from being sedated. You may experience bleeding from your mouth and nose. The surgical area would be swollen. It would take several days for the swelling and inflammation to subside. Your dentist at Cayra Clinic will recommend medication to aid healing. You will be instructed to avoid blowing your nose hard for several days following the Sinus Lift.
Any such forceful move could dislodge the bone graft material in your upper jaw. About a week after the Sinus Lift surgery, you must schedule a checkup with your dentist to ensure you recover as expected. The meant checkup should immediately report any severe side effects to your dentist at Cayra Clinic. If the bleeding doesn’t stop after two days, you must inform your doctor at Cayra Clinic immediately. Should it be considered after a sinus lift?
Sinus Lift is a necessary surgery. Thanks to this operation, we at Cayra Clinic provide new bone formation in a non-bony area. We do this by precisely separating the membrane inside your sinus cavity and placing bone powder and bone membrane on it. In this way, we make that area suitable for dental implants. Since we move the membrane in your sinus cavity, a few drops may come from your nasal cavity on the related side for 1-2 days. However, this is very normal. What we want from you for the first few days after the Sinus Lift procedure;
- Do not consume hot foods.
- Strictly follow the prescription given.
- Make ice application
- Do not blow air through your nose with pressure
- If you are given a nasal spray, it is essential to use it regularly.
Sinus Lift is an advanced surgical procedure. Therefore, patients will experience some swelling on their faces, which will disappear in a short time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sinus Lift surgery in Turkey safe?
Sinus lift surgery in Turkey, performed in a reliable dental clinic environment and accompanied by a specialist doctor at Cayra Clinic, is safe. On the contrary, there are many advantages to sinus-raise operations. In this way, bone resorption in your jawbone stops. In addition, we can make dental implants to replace your missing tooth by providing new bone formation.
How long does swelling last after a Sinus Lift?
Swelling lasts 3-4 days after the Sinus Lift procedure. This is a situation seen in every surgical procedure. Therefore, there will be some swelling after the Sinus Lift surgery. However, it will pass in a short time.
How painful is a Sinus Lift procedure?
Since the sinus raise is performed under local anesthesia, the patient does not feel any pain during the operation. However, it is normal to feel a slight pain in the first 2-3 days after the sinus lifting surgery.
What are the benefits of a Sinus Lift?
With a sinus lift procedure in Turkey, Cayra Clinic can stop bone resorption that progresses in the back of the jaw. In addition, with the bone graft procedure applied, the insufficient bone area reaches a sufficient bone area. In this way, the patient gets a healthy jawbone. Your doctor at Cayra Clinic will also help eliminate missing teeth with sinus raise and dental implant procedures.
Why Choose Cayra Clinic For Your Sinus Lift Surgery?
At Cayra Clinic in Turkey, our cosmetic dentist will design your new teeth based on your needs and desires, giving you a smile that complements your personality, gender, and skin tone. We only recommend treatments appropriate for dental health, protecting and preserving your natural teeth. As dental professionals, while we want to ensure you receive a beautiful smile, your overall oral health is our top priority at Cayra Clinic. Every procedure is customized to provide an optimal treatment outcome, using high-quality materials and the latest techniques to enjoy the results for longer.
With offices in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey, we offer a complete range of dental treatments, whether you require a simple scale and polish to freshen your smile, need a new white filling, or want the best dental veneers. We are simply the best in the cosmetic and plastic surgery field. For a detailed overview of sinus lift and related dental services, check out the resources available on our Blog. For personalized assistance, visit our Contact Us page.