Sinus Elevation and Bone Lift Grafting

For patients who need dental implants placed on the upper jaw, the proximity of the sinuses can pose a challenge. Dental implants are a great restoration, but only when they have the right quantity and quality of bone. Portland area implant dentistry by general dentist Dr. James Miller includes sinus elevation lifts and bone grafting.

The upper rear jaws can be one of the more difficult areas to place a dental implant due to their proximity to the sinus. Sinuses are air filled spaces that are in close proximity to the nasal passages and are positioned right above the upper jaw bone. The roots of our teeth are often found very near or protruding into the sinuses. After an extraction in this area, only a thin bone layer separates the air chambers of the sinuses from your mouth! Losing a tooth in this area without bone grafting can lead to further bone atrophy, leaving insufficient bone to support an implant.

Sinus Lift Bone Grafting Makes Dental Implants Possible

Dr. Miller wants to offer the life-changing procedure of dental implants to Portland area residents. For patients with sinus cavities encroaching upon the implant site, a sinus elevation or lift will result in a great increase in the available bone. This increases the amount of bone between the sinus cavity and the mouth, allowing for the best placement of dental implants. A sinus lift makes dental implants with restorations a viable option to replace missing upper back teeth.

The key to the success of any dental implant is the quantity and quality of the bone. By increasing the level of bone and by increasing the volume of bone, Dr Miller increases the chance for successful, secure dental implants. Our patients benefit from the uncompromising structural stability provided by dental implants placed in the upper rear jaw with the proper amount of bone.

A properly placed dental implant can be a long term restoration with proper care and maintenance. Our patients agree the benefits of a solid, natural looking and feeling prosthetic tooth is worth the treatment time that includes this supplemental procedure. Bring your questions to Dr. Miller, and come in for your sinus elevation consultation.