If you want to get dental implants for your upper arch, you may need surgery to lift the maxillary sinus.
The team at Astoria Dental Group in Queens, NY, offers safe and effective sinus lifts as part of the implant process.
Learn why people in Long Island City and other Queens neighborhoods trust us for quality dental care.
The maxillary sinuses are air-filled cavities above the back portions of the upper jaw. They are approximately located where your molars and premolars are. If you want to get dental implants in that part of the jawbone, it’s important that these sinus cavities be filled with a bone graft. This provides enough bone or bony material that the implants can anchor into without harming the sinus membranes.
A sinus lift is a procedure in which this empty part of the sinus is filled with donor bone or another type of bone graft. The procedure is also referred to as a sinus augmentation. Dr. Clifford Degel and Dr. Carmen Every-Degel can let you know if you need a sinus graft.
Sinus lift surgery creates bone mass and allows patients to receive implants along the upper jaw. Implant-supported restorations are an excellent restorative dentistry solution for different degrees of tooth loss.
If you are interested in getting implants for your upper dental arch, the sinus graft procedure will provide stability and protect the membranes of the maxillary sinuses from perforation.
You won’t need a sinus lift if you’re getting implants for upper teeth at the front of the dental arch. Sinus lift patients will have a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth at the back of their upper arch.
Patients should be in good enough health to undergo oral surgery without any risk to their general wellness. We can check for gum disease and review your medical history during your visit.
A sinus lift may be just what you need if you’re interested in getting dental implants. The procedure can build the necessary bone density for successful treatment. Dr. Clifford Degel and Dr. Carmen Every-Degel have helped patients from Astoria, Long Island City, and other parts of NYC. After completing a sinus lift, we can move forward with the dental implant process.
To learn more about sinus lifts and how they can help you, contact our Queens dental practice online. You can also reach Astoria Dental Group by phone.
Astoria Dental Group works with patients from Long Island City, Sunnyside, and other nearby neighborhoods. We are proud to serve all of NYC.
Also known as an autograft, this refers to bone taken from the patient’s own body in order to complete a grafting procedure.
Carefully sterilized donor bone (allografts) can be selected from a bone bank and used for the sinus lift procedure.
Graft materials don’t just have to come from people. It’s possible to safely use bone tissue from animals for grafting purposes.
Artificial bone graft materials have been quite effective in building hard tissue density during these kinds of oral surgeries.
Sinus Lift Recovery
After the sinus augmentation is completed patients will need a few days to recover. During this time, it’s important to get ample rest, avoid tobacco products, and take any medications as directed.
Post-op Side Effects
Common surgical side effects after bone grafting include swelling, bleeding, and mild discomfort. If you experience any severe pain, excessive swelling, or heavy bleeding, be sure to contact our practice right away.
Follow-up Visits
In the weeks after surgery, there will be multiple return visits to Astoria Dental Group. This will allow us to monitor your recovery and note how the graft is merging with your natural bone structure. Attend all of these visits as scheduled.
Before any implants can be placed, sinus lift patients must be fully healed and the bone grafts must be stable. This can take around six months, adding several months to the dental implant treatment timeline. We can discuss the full duration of implant dentistry treatment during your consultation.
Once your sinuses have healed and the graft material has merged with the bone, we can move forward with the dental implant process. Once the implants are placed and have fused with your jaw, they’ll be stable enough to support a dental prosthesis. We can use implants to anchor a dental crown, a dental bridge, or a denture in place.
In addition to the added treatment time, the sinus procedure can add to the overall cost of treatment. Drs. Clifford Degel and Carmen Every-Degel will be sure to discuss financing options and insurance coverage so you can get the treatment you need without going over your budget.
Our cosmetic dentists Drs. Clifford Degel and Carmen Every-Degel provide world-class dental care in a caring and friendly environment. Residents in Queens, Long Island, and throughout NYC trust them to create beautiful, healthy smiles.
With over 35 years of experience helping patients maintain, restore, and revitalize their smiles, Dr. Clifford Degel is considered a top dentist in Queens. Dr. Degel is known for exquisite cosmetic and restorative dentistry work at his state-of the-art, full service practice, Astoria Dental Group.
Recognized as a top Invisalign® dentist, Dr. Every-Degel provides dramatic transformations with the discreet, convenient system, along with various cosmetic treatments such as smile makeovers and other procedures designed to deliver a brighter, more brilliant smile.
Contact Us
Resources
Cosmetic Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Our dedicated team is here to provide you with personalized attention and exceptional care, tailored to meet your unique dental needs.
