ADA Accessibility Information
Accessibility

A
A

A

Sinus Lift
Dental Implants Houston


A sinus lift is a tried and tested surgical treatment carried out prior to the placement of dental implants at Alexandra Garcia, DDS, MS. It is a common procedure used to replace lost bone in the jaw so that a dental implant can be inserted successfully.

Why Do I Need to Have a Sinus Lift?


The sinuses are air-filled cavities located on either side of the nose and they may need to be lifted to replace bone in the jaw in this area which may be too thin or has been lost because of periodontitis (advanced gum disease) or because of bone resorption from around the socket of a missing tooth.

What Is the Sinus Lift Procedure?


A sinus lift is a bone grafting procedure where new bone is grafted onto the existing jawbone to make it viable for holding a dental implant. There are multiple ways to obtain grafting material for this procedure. Before the procedure begins, we will need to determine where the bone grafting material is coming from. It can be from elsewhere on your body, or from an animal, but very often these days it is a synthetic material called hydroxyapatite which is used.

What Happens During the Sinus Lift Procedure?


The surgery generally takes more than an hour and can be carried out with a local anesthetic and conscious sedation. The surgeon will make an incision in the gum to create a flap where your tooth used to be. The flap is opened to expose the bone, and a small circle is cut into it, which is filled with bone grafting material. The gum flap is moved back into place and stitched over to allow the healing to take place. It could be anywhere between three and 12 months after your sinus lift surgery that your bone will be sufficiently augmented to receive a dental implant. A patient must be ready to commit the time to this procedure to ensure that it has the outcome desired.

What Is the Recovery After the Sinus Lift Procedure?


You can expect to have bruising and swelling around the face after your sinus lift procedure. It is likely you will have some bleeding around the surgical site in your mouth for a few days following the surgery, and you may experience some discomfort. You will be asked to refrain from blowing your nose or doing anything which may loosen your stitches or cause the bone grafting material to dislodge. It may help if you use ice packs on your face to help improve swelling, which will help to speed your recovery.

You may be given a saline spray for your nose, and medication to help with inflammation, congestion, and pain. You may also be prescribed antibiotics to help ward off infection. Then, a follow-up appointment will usually be made for you to see your dental specialist seven to 10 days after surgery, where your wound site will be checked to ensure it is healing well, and any stitches that have not dissolved are removed. Swelling should have eased considerably by this time, although it could take several weeks for it all to dissipate completely.

It is important to remember that a sinus lift is a surgical procedure that will require you to take things easy to allow your body to heal fully. To find out more about sinus lifts, contact our experts at Alexandra Garcia, DDS, MS by phoning (346) 250-2930.

logo of logo color

Office hours


Mon-Thur 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri 8:00am-1:00pm

Location


777 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 625
Houston, TX 77056-3204

Contact


Office: (346) 250-2930

Connect




Copyright © 2019-2024 Alexandra Garcia, DDS, MS and WEO Media (Touchpoint Communications LLC). All rights reserved.  Sitemap
Sinus Lift • Dental Implants Houston
A sinus lift is a tried and tested surgical treatment carried out prior to the placement of dental implants at Alexandra Garcia, DDS, MS. Click here to learn more about it now!
Alexandra Garcia, DDS, MS, 777 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 625, Houston, TX 77056 • (346) 250-2930 • dralexandragarcia.com • 12/9/2024 • Associated Words: dental implants Houston TX •

Should You Ask About Laser Gum Disease Treatment?
Could Overdentures Help You Restore Your Smile?
Why Dentures and Implants May Be Your Best Option
Common Myths About Getting Dental Implants
Missing Teeth - More Than Just an Aesthetic Problem
What Is the Best Tooth Replacement Options for Seniors?
What Does Prosthodontics Include?
Three Alternatives to Dental Implants You May Want to Consider
Do All Large Fillings Need Crowns to Cover Them?
What Are Dental Prosthetics and How Do They Work?
Understanding Partial Dentures and their Benefits
Factors That Affect How Long Dental Bonding Lasts
Exploring Different Types of Dental Crowns
Are Bottom Dentures Always Loose?
Are Acrylic Dentures Good?
Bad Taste in Mouth After Dentures
Are Permanent Dentures Smaller Than Immediate Dentures?
What Happens If an Onlay Falls Out?
What Do I Need to Know Before Getting Dentures?
The Role of Prosthodontics in Dental Occlusion Correction
The Evolution of Implant-Supported Dentures
Ways to help your kids have healthy teeth and gums
Treatments of gum disease
What Are The Benefits Of Implants?
Placing Dental Implants
What Happens After Bacteria Get Underneath A Dental Crown?
How Does A Dentist Attach A Crown To A Dental Implant?
Infection Control and Sterilization
Everything You Need To Know About Dental Fractures And Craze Lines
What are the 4 branches of prosthodontics?
Effects of having prosthodontics
Ceramic Materials in Prosthodontics
What Are Dentures
How to Properly Clean Your Dentures
What Are the General Principles of Maxillofacial Prosthetics?
How Often Should Dentures Really Be Replaced?
How Much Does Prosthodontics Dentistry Cost?
Benefits of having lip reconstruction
Advanced Dental Technologies That Prosthodontists Use
Getting Used to Your New Prosthodontic Teeth: Tips By Doctors
What to Do if Your Dental Bridge Comes Loose
Pediatric Prosthodontic Procedures
Cavities and Prosthodontic Treatments: Things to Know
A Guide to Invisalign vs Braces
Dental Implants and Gum Disease Why You Need Healthy Gums
When Can You Get Porcelain Onlays?
Scope of Prosthodontics
Three Common Causes of Denture Odor
Why Your Dental Implants May Fail
What Are the Benefits of Prosthodontics Dentistry?
3 Tips To Prepare For The Dental Bridge Procedure
Will I Be In Pain Once I Get My Dental Implant?
How to Care for your Prosthodontic Replacement Teeth
Preparing for Your First Week with New Dentures
When Do You Need to Replace an Old Set of Dentures?
Innovations In Prosthodontics Treatments
Everything You Need to Know About Prosthodontics
How Is Your Home Oral Hygiene?
You Could Be Torturing Your Teeth
Why Do Dentures Start To Cause Bad Breath?
Here is How High Blood Glucose Level Can Prove Damaging For Teeth
Does A Prosthodontist Perform The General Routine Treatments
Bridge, But Not The Tappan Zee
How to Ensure You Are Taking Care of Your Dental Bonding the Right Way
Porcelain Veneers vs. Composite Veneers: Whats the Difference?
Who is a Good Candidate for a Sinus Lift?
Cleaning Your Dentures to Reduce the Chances of Bad Breath
What Is an Overdenture?
Four FAQs About Prosthodontics
How Prosthodontists Differ From General Dentists
Three Signs You Need to See A Prosthodontist
Am I candidate for Sinus Lift
Top Three Reasons You May Notice Denture Pain
How Caring for Dentures is Different Than Caring for Natural Teeth
What Can Bridges Attach To?
Can Dentures Get Adjusted if they Start to Get Loose?
What You Need to Know about Tooth Extractions
Ways of Keeping a Dental Crown from Coming Loose or Breaking
New Dentures May Be Uncomfortable But We Can Help Ease the Pain with These Tips
Is a Dental Crown Required Over a Large Filling?
Many Different Viruses Can Leave Your Mouth Less Healthy
Dos and Donts of Dental Implants
Symptoms You May Notice if Your Dentures No Longer Fit Properly
How Your Mouth Changes Following Getting Dentures
Are There Any Downsides to Dental Bonding?
What are the Cons to Dentures?
Consequences of Waiting too Long for Dental Procedures
Dos and Donts of TMJ
What Are Implant-Supported Dentures?
What is the Purpose of Receiving a Crown?
How Often Do I Have to Get a New Set of Dentures?
Need an Updated Cleft Surgery? We Can Help!
How Deep Can Gum Disease Really Go?
What Makes Custom Dentures the Better Option?
Could Dentures Ease Your TMD?
How Medication Can Cause Dental Implant Failure
Cleaning Dentures Properly Can Increase Their Lifespan
What Foods Are Safe During Dental Implant Healing?
Is Bonding the Best Way to Improve Your Smile?
Do You Have to opt for Dentures if You Have No Teeth Left?
Times Where an Overdenture Makes the Most Sense
The Pros and Cons of Getting Overdentures
Tips That Make Eating with New Dentures Easier
How Often Should Dentures Really Be Replaced?
Ways Of Improving How Your Dental Implants Heal
How Often Should Dentures Really Be Replaced?
Is Whitening Teeth an Option with Crowns in Place?
Which Dental Myths Do You Believe?
How to Avoid Gum Disease When You Have Implants
Dangers of Infected Denture Sores
How an Onlay Can Protect a Cracked or Broken Tooth
Why Do Dentures Make You Salivate So Much?
Make Learning to Eat with Dentures a Little Easier with These Tips
Cone Beam Technology Can Improve Your Results from Dental Implant Procedures
What Repair Options Do You Have If A Front Tooth Cracks?
Ways of Helping Crowns Last As Long As Possible
How to Keep Dental Bonding from Staining if You Love Coffee
Do You Lose a Lot of Tooth When it Gets Trimmed for a Bridge or Crown?
Things to Watch for When Your Dentures Need Replacing
Struggling with Feeling Too Young for Dentures Shouldn't Stop You from Getting Them
Are Dentures Really Fragile?
How Long Do Crowns Last on Average?
Reasons There Are Different Types of Dental Crowns
What Options Do You Have For Keeping Dentures in Place?
Benefits of Getting One Arch of Implants Over Two Arches of Dentures
Ways of Adjusting Dentures Following the Loss of a New Tooth
How Long Should You Wait Following Extractions to Get Dentures?
Does Your Cavity Need a Crown or a Filling?