Do I Need a Sinus Lift for Dental Implants?

If there is inadequate height of bone in the back of the upper jaw, then a sinus lift procedure is indicated. This allows the surgeon to place ideal length of implants that are important for long term stability and success. Alternative is to place short implants, but in this area of the mouth, they have high rates of failure. This is because of high forces of chewing in the back as well as less dense bone make up of the back upper jaw.Sinus lift procedure is highly successful and predictable when performed properly by an experienced oral surgeon.All the best Dr. Kazemi Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi

In order to successfully place implants, you need sufficient bone. In certain situations, dentists need to perform specific procedures, in order to create adequate bone volume. A Sinus Lift is one such procedure.A well done Sinus Lift, is in general, a very simple procedure especially if done with the Summers technique. The bone created is generally more dense than maxillary bone, thus resulting in better long-term results for dental implants.Please note that, although the sinus lift technique is pretty predictable nowadays, it still generates about a 15-30% failure rate. In terms of alternatives, there are some implants companies that offer shorter dental implants, which they claim obviate the need for sinus lifts in certain instances. The research on shorter dental implants is ongoing, and I recommend you ask your surgeon about the option for shorter dental implants and if they are right for you.