A sinus augmentation is a procedure to correct the problem by raising the sinus floor and developing bone for putting in dental implants. Several techniques exist to raise the sinus and allow new bone to fill in the area. One of the most frequently utilized techniques involves making an incision to expose the bone. Then a small circle is simply cut out of the bone. This bony piece is lifted into the sinus cavity as if through a trap door, and the space underneath is filled with bone graft material. Our doctors will explain your options for the graft materials that can regenerate lost bone and tissue.

The last step is to close the incision and let it heal. Most patients can permit four to six months of maturation before implants can be placed into the bone depending on individual needs. After the implants are placed, there must be another healing period. In some patients, the implant can be placed simultaneously with the augmentation of the sinus.

It is incredible that, with sinus augmentation, you can achieve a very high success rate for implants that might be part of your smile for many years to come.