Oral Health Benefits of a Sinus Lift
October 13, 2017
Have you considered getting dental implants in Hendersonville, NC, to boost your confidence and increase your oral functions? If you do not have an appropriate amount of bone density in your upper jaw, your periodontist may recommend a sinus lift.
Although this procedure may sound complex, it is actually a streamlined process that dental providers have used for a generation to make it possible for more people to receive the benefits of quality dentistry options.
What Is a Sinus Lift?
Your sinus cavity is located between the eye sockets, nose and upper jaw. Some sinuses are quite large, while others are small. When teeth are lost from the upper jaw, or must be extracted, a periodontist might discover that dental implants are impossible to place due to a lack of adequate upper jawbone. Often, the answer to this problem is a sinus lift.
During this in-office surgery, the sinus is essentially lifted up and away from the jawbone, giving the periodontist more area to perform a bone graft. The goal of the bone graft will be to enhance the bone in the upper jaw to make way for dental implants.
The Advantages of a Sinus Lift
As you might imagine, sinus lift patients enjoy a variety of advantages by receiving this procedure:
- They can get dental implants or implant-supported dentures, even if they have experienced bone loss.
- They have more options when it comes to replacing their missing teeth, and do not have to rely on traditional denture appliances.
- They may be able to ward off increasing or advancing gum disease by having a trained professional treat the affected area and restore it to proper function.
If you want to learn more about getting dental implants in Hendersonville, NC, and/or a sinus lift procedure, we invite you to contact our office today to set up an initial discussion.