Maxillary sinuses are anatomical spaces located in the upper jaw and near the molars. These spaces are very important structures as their functions include reducing the weight of the head and ensuring the resonance of the voice. A decrease in bone height occurs as the upper molars are removed and the sinus floor sags. Although this decrease in bone height seems natural, it poses a problem in case of missing teeth and the need for implants.
Sinus lifting operation is the process of positioning the sagging sinus floor above and making the area suitable for implants. Thanks to this operation, sufficient volume is created for the length and diameter of the implant planned to be placed in the bone. Local anesthesia is applied during the operation and the patient does not feel any pain or suffering.
How is Sinus Lifting Surgery Performed?
Sinus lifting operations are open sinus lifting and closed sinus lifting operations. It is performed in two ways: sinus lifting.
Open sinus lifting operation: It is performed on patients who do not have a bone height above 4 mm. With the help of a small window opened inside the mouth, the sinus floor is pulled to the desired level and grafting and membrane application is performed in the area. In the procedure performed under local anesthesia, the opened area is closed with suture materials. After the surgery, the bone tissue is expected to heal. Although this period varies from person to person, it generally varies between 4 and 6 months. After this waiting, the bone structure becomes suitable for the implant procedure.
Closed sinus lifting operation: If the area to be implanted has a bone height of over 4 mm, the method applied is closed sinus lifting.
As with all surgical procedures, after sinus lifting surgery, optimum attention should be paid to oral hygiene and the medications given should be used on time and in accordance with the dosage.
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