Sinus Lift Procedure

A Sinus Lift is often required as a first step when placing a dental implant in the back of your upper jaw. When upper back teeth are lost, bone in that area naturally shrinks or resorbs over time. Consequently, your sinuses expand to occupy the empty space where the bone used to be. Because there is insufficient bone available to securely place the dental implant, the sinuses must be lifted in order to create space for placing additional bone in that area.

There are two types of sinus lift procedures available. Your procedure will depend on the amount of bone that have left. Prior to procedure Dr. Mikhail Gomer will go over any pre-operative instructions you should follow, as well as any specifics about the surgical process.

How Soon After My Sinus Lift Can Implants Be Placed?

Each patient is different, but bone is typically allowed 4 to 12 months to develop before dental implants can be placed successfully.

If you are interested in learning more about sinus lift procedure, please, give MGS Dental a call at (978) 851-7012 to schedule your free consultation.