Sinus Lift Surgery Near You
The Quality and quantity of your bone directly affect how successful the placement of dental implants is. If bone loss in your jaw has occurred due to tooth loss, gum disease or other factors, it can result in insufficient bone to place implants. Sinus lift surgery in Los Angeles, CA can help you correct this issue by raising the sinus floor and creating bone so that dental implants can be placed.
The Sinus Augmentation Procedure
Local anesthesia will be administered before the procedure. To access the sinus cavity, your dentist will create a tiny opening in the bone. Your dentist will then place the sinus back to its natural position using a small instrument. Lastly, a grafting material is inserted along the existing bone and under the raised sinus cavity. The grafting material serves to stimulate bone growth and secure the sinus cavity in its proper position.
Post Procedure
Once the procedure has been completed, healing will take between four to nine months. Your dentist can place a dental implant in the site after you have healed. With adequate bone density from the bone graft placed during the procedure, it should be possible to insert one or several implants. Otherwise, dental implant surgery will most likely not be a possibility if the sinus lift procedure has not been performed.
Looking for sinus augmentation near you? We offer sinus lift surgery in Los Angeles, CA 90025. Schedule an appointment to learn more.