Sinus Lift
Specialised bone grafting procedure to enable upper jaw implant placement.
Overview
A sinus lift (sinus augmentation) is a specialised bone grafting procedure performed when there is insufficient bone height in the upper jaw for dental implant placement. The procedure involves gently elevating the sinus membrane and placing bone graft material in the space created, increasing bone height and density.
This procedure is necessary when the natural bone between the upper jaw and the maxillary sinus is too thin for implants. Dr Thao Truong performs both lateral window and internal sinus lift techniques, selecting the approach best suited to your specific anatomy and treatment needs.
- •Missing upper back teeth (molars or premolars)
- •Insufficient bone height for implants in the upper jaw
- •Bone loss following tooth extraction in the upper jaw
- •Naturally large maxillary sinuses
- •Previous failed implants in the upper jaw
At a Glance
- Specialised bone grafting procedure to enable upper jaw implant placement.
- Performed by specialist oral surgeon
- Hospital or clinic setting available
- Multiple anaesthetic options
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