Question 1

56 yr old male needing two upper back molar implants with bridge or 3 single upper molar tooth implants but have bone thinning seen from gum 3d scan have been advised on sinus lift.is the sinus lift procedure high risk for complications?

Accepted Answer

: A sinus lift should be done by an experienced surgeon for the best results and lowest risks. While costs may be a bit higher than with a new practitioner it would reduce your apprehension. Periodontists or oral surgeons may be found in your area.

Question 2

i was wondering is a sinus lift a common procedure?

Accepted Answer

Relatively common: Inadequate volume of bone in the posterior maxilla is remedied by a sinus lift, allowing for the placement of dental implants in that area.

Question 3

is it true that a sinus lift is a common procedure?

Accepted Answer

Sinus Lift: Yes, it is a common procedure for a trained periodontist or oral surgeon.

Question 4

are there any distributors in the u.s. that specifically has the iraise sinus lift system available for dentist purchase here?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Please see Periodontist, Oral Surgeon, or Prosthodontist for sinus lift procedure that is appropriate for your situation. Let the Dentist discuss which procedure would be best for your individual circumstance rather than insisting on a procedure based on a Google Search. It doesn't compare to your Dentist's years of training and experience. Get examined, then discuss choices.

Question 5

can a sinus lift augmentation be done by most general dentists?

Accepted Answer

No: A Sinus Lift is a very delicate and precise surgery that requires a significant amount of advanced training. While there are general dentist who have sought out that level of training, most have not. Periodontists and Oral Surgeons are generally best qualified.

Question 6

how often is it that an extracted tooth causes the need for a sinus lift?

Accepted Answer

Sinus lift stats?: Having a tooth extracted does not result in the need for a sinus lift. If you want the tooth replaced with an implant retained crown and the sinus is hanging down low, you might require a sinus lift to increase the amount of bone necessary to place that implant fixture. I am not aware of any statistics regarding the answer to your question. Each individual is different.

Question 7

would it be abnormal not to experience any pain after a sinus lift and implant?

Accepted Answer

WNL: (within normal limits) yes, it is perfectly normal. Many people will have some discomfort, which is easily managable with pain meds.

Question 8

its only been 2 days since the sinus lift and all seems okbut i for 2 seconds forgot i can blow my nose and did slightlynot a full nose blow. how do i know if i dislodged any of the bone graft?

Accepted Answer

: You are probably OK. But to make sure call the General Dentist or dental specialist that did the procedure and report your concerns.

Question 9

please answer me. is a sinus lift and the inserts into the jaw inserted at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Either way: Both procedures can be done at the same time or as separate procedures. That would depend upon the preference of the surgeon, you, and the individual circumstances at the time.

Question 10

what are the rates of failure for a sinus lift if the patient has bad allergies-sinusitus often?

Accepted Answer

ENT/Oral Surgeon: Hard to quantify failures.  Often depends upon the anatomy of the sinus itself.  If this procedure is an option in your future, I would certainly obtain more than one opinion personally

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56 yr old male needing two upper back molar implants with bridge or 3 single upper molar tooth implants but have bone thinning seen from gum 3d scan have been advised on sinus lift.is the sinus lift procedure high risk for complications?

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I was wondering is a sinus lift a common procedure?

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Is it true that a sinus lift is a common procedure?

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Are there any distributors in the u.s. that specifically has the iraise sinus lift system available for dentist purchase here?

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Can a sinus lift augmentation be done by most general dentists?

A member asked:

How often is it that an extracted tooth causes the need for a sinus lift?

A member asked:

Would it be abnormal not to experience any pain after a sinus lift and implant?

A member asked:

Its only been 2 days since the sinus lift and all seems okbut i for 2 seconds forgot i can blow my nose and did slightlynot a full nose blow. how do i know if i dislodged any of the bone graft?

A member asked:

Please answer me. is a sinus lift and the inserts into the jaw inserted at the same time?

A member asked:

What are the rates of failure for a sinus lift if the patient has bad allergies-sinusitus often?

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