Sinus Lift

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Sinus lift surgery, or sinus augmentation, is a common bone grafting oral surgery procedure performed on the upper jaw in order to increase the amount of bone between the maxillary sinuses and the jaw so that dental implants can be successfully placed. Oral surgeons frequently utilize sinus lift surgery to augment the jawbone because the upper jaw is often deficient in bone quality and quantity.…

Sinus lift surgery, or sinus augmentation, is a common bone grafting oral surgery procedure performed on the upper jaw in order to increase the amount of bone between the maxillary sinuses and the jaw so that dental implants can be successfully placed. Oral surgeons frequently utilize sinus lift surgery to augment the jawbone because the upper jaw is often deficient in bone quality and quantity. The maxillary sinuses are hollow spaces situated behind the cheek bones and above the upper teeth. The roots of those upper back molars often extend into the sinuses. When tooth loss or extraction occurs, little supportive jawbone is left. During sinus lift surgery, the sinus membrane is lifted upward and bone is added between the sinuses and the jaw.