Sinus Lift Procedure in Stamford

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Southern Connecticut is a top provider of sinus lift surgery in Stamford, Connecticut. Oral surgeons Dr. Michael Graffeo, DDS and Dr. Harrison Linsky, DDS have the training, license, and experience to provide various types of anesthesia and peform the procedure.

We are dedicated to the health and safety of our patients. Our friendly staff welcomes you into our practice, and we are here to ensure that you feel at ease the moment you step through our doors by answering any questions you have about your procedure.

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What is a Sinus Lift?

The maxillary sinuses are empty, air-filles spaces behind the cheeks and on top of the upper teeth. When these upper teeth are removed, there is often just a thing will of bone separating the maxillary sinus and the mouth—making it nearly impossible to replace the missing teeth with dental implants.

A sinus lift is one of the most common bone grafting procedures for patients with inadequate bone in the upper jaw. The procedure seeks to grow bone in the floor of the maxillary sinus above the bony ridge of the gum line that anchors the teeth in the upper jaw. By strengthening and growing bone in this location, dental implants can be placed and secured in the new bone growth.

Who is a Candidate for the Procedure?

A sinus lift may be necessary if you:

• Are missing a tooth in your back, upper jaw
• Are missing a significant amount of bone in your back, upper jaw
• Are missing upper teeth due to a birth defect or other condition
• Are missing many upper teeth, but lack the bone support for dental implants

We are glad to answer any questions about whether or not this procedure is advisable for you.

What is the PRocedure Like?

In the most common sinus augmentation procedure, a small incision is made on the premolar or molar region to expose the jawbone. A small opening is cut into the bone, and the membrane lining the sinus is pushed upward. The underlying space is filled with bone grafting material. After the bone is implanted, the incision is stitched up and the healing process begins.

After several months of healing, the bone becomes part of the patient’s jaw and dental implants can be inserted and stabilized in this new sinus bone.

If there is enough bone between the upper jaw ridge and the bottom of the sinus is available to stabilize the implant well, sinus augmentations and implant placement can sometimes be performed as a single procedure.

If there is not enough bone available, the sinus augmentation will have to be performed first, then the graft will have to mature for several months, depending upon the type of graft material used. Once the graft has matured, the implants can be placed.

Located at 1177 Summer Street in Stamford, CT

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