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SINUS
AUGMENTATION
[ Dental Implants ] [ Sinus Augmentation ]
A procedure
that is sometime referred to as “sinus lift” or “sinus graft” is a
commonly used method for growing bone in upper jaw (maxilla) in the
area of the premolar and molar teeth.
The maxillary
sinuses are cavities that occupy the back of the upper jaw on either
side of your nose. Often the roots of the upper jaw penetrate into
the maxillary sinus when they are present.
When these
teeth are lost or removed, the bone that is left behind is usually
inadequate to support dental implants.
The method
that is used to grow bone in this area is very technique sensitive,
and should only be attempted by highly trained dental surgeons.
Preparation:
We first do a
thorough review of your health history, and the health of your
sinuses. Then we usually take a panoramic X-ray to carefully study
the anatomy of the upper jaw and sinuses. You also may need a
special type of computed tomography (CT) scan to accurately measure
the height and width of your existing bone and to evaluate the
health of your sinus.
How is it
done?
The entire
procedure is all done from the inside of the patient’s mouth.. A
small flap is elevated to expose the upper jaw, and then a window is
made into the sinus. The sinus is covered by a very thin membrane.
This membrane is carefully elevated away, and bone graft material is
packed into the newly created space. The bone graft material can be
allogenic (bottled bone form tissue banks, that are specifically
processed for dental use), or autogenous (harvested form the
patient.) In some instances we use synthetic material, or InfuseŽ, a
form of bone growth protein.
The bone
usually requires six months of healing before it becomes solid
enough to support dental implants.
For more
information or to set up an appointment,
please contact us for a consultation.
Atlas
Dental Care is proud to serve the local communities of
:
El Monte, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Arcadia, Whittier, Baldwin
Park,
Pico Rivera, Montebello, Alhambra, West Covina,
Covina, Pasadena and Los Angeles.
California.
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