The maxillary sinus is the largest of the nasal cavity, which also include the ethmoidal, frontal and sphenoidal sinuses and which occupies a large part of the maxillary bone. This article will go over the Sinus Lift Implant, which is a dental implant that allows dentists to perform a simultaneous, minimally invasive sinus floor elevation procedure . A sinus lift is a surgical procedure that adds bone to upper jaw in the area of molars and premolars. It's sometimes called as a sinus augmentation.
The bone is added between the jaw and the maxillary sinuses, which are present on either side of the nose. To make room for the bone, the sinus membrane has to be moved upward, or "lifted." A sinus lift usually is done by a specialist. This could be either an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or a periodontist. There are several reasons to opt for a sinus lift: For patients who have lost teeth in…
