Sinus Lifts
Enjoy All The Benefits Of Implants
Open the Door to a Complete Smile With Sinus Lifts in Norfolk
Replacing missing upper teeth with dental implants can become difficult when the jawbone has lost too much height. Fortunately, insufficient bone doesn't always mean giving up on implant-supported teeth. Sinus lifts in Norfolk can help create the foundation necessary for replacing missing upper molars and premolars.
Having adequate bone support is essential for dental implants to function reliably over time. By developing additional bone in the upper jaw, sinus augmentation may allow patients to pursue tooth replacement that improves chewing ability and reduces the challenges associated with missing teeth.
Our team of board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons offer the specialized care needed to address these anatomical concerns. If bone loss has complicated your plans for dental implants, schedule a consultation to discuss how sinus augmentation may expand your treatment possibilities.
Prepare Your Upper Jaw for Secure Implant Placement
The upper jaw presents unique challenges for dental implants because of its proximity to the maxillary sinuses. These hollow spaces sit above the roots of the upper back teeth, separated from the mouth by a layer of bone. Following tooth loss, that bone may become thinner, leaving limited room for an implant of the desired dimensions.
Sinus augmentation helps address this shortage by creating space beneath the sinus membrane for bone graft material. Your surgeon carefully accesses the area, elevates the membrane, and places the graft where additional bone is needed. As healing progresses, new bone develops within the treated region, potentially creating sufficient support for dental implants.
Detailed imaging allows our surgeons to assess the available bone and surrounding sinus anatomy before surgery. IV sedation is available for appropriate patients who prefer additional comfort during the procedure. Depending on the existing bone and implant stability requirements, implant placement may occur during the same surgery or after the graft has matured.
Find out whether sinus lifts in Norfolk can help you overcome tooth loss and move closer to replacing your missing teeth.
Develop Additional Bone Height
Sinus augmentation creates room for graft material beneath the sinus floor, encouraging bone growth where the upper jaw lacks sufficient vertical support.
Accommodate Upper Back Implants
Increasing the available bone may allow dental implants to be positioned in areas previously considered unsuitable because of inadequate height.
Protect Important Sinus Structures
Careful surgical planning helps account for the delicate sinus membrane and nearby anatomy while creating space for the graft.
Receive Care With IV Sedation
Intravenous sedation can help eligible patients feel more relaxed and comfortable throughout their surgical procedure.
Encourage Graft Healing
Bone graft material supports new bone formation over time. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) may also be incorporated into appropriate procedures to assist the natural healing process.
Plan the Next Stage of Treatment
Your surgeon evaluates graft size, existing bone support, and healing progress to determine when dental implants can be placed.
