Sinus Lift
What is a sinus lift?
The maxillary sinuses are behind your cheeks and on top of the upper teeth. These sinuses are empty, air-filled spaces. Some of the roots of the natural upper teeth extend up into the maxillary sinuses. When these upper teeth are removed there is often just a thin wall of bone separating the maxillary sinus and the mouth. Dental implants need bone to hold them in place. When the sinus wall is very thin, it is impossible to place dental implants in this bone.
The key to a successful and long-lasting dental implant is the quality and quantity of jaw bone to which the implant will be attached. If bone loss has occurred due to injury or periodontal disease, a sinus augmentation can raise the sinus floor and allow for new bone formation. A sinus lift is one of the most common bone grafting procedures for patients with bone loss 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. This enables dental implants to be placed and secured in the new bone growth.
Are You in Need of Oral & Maxillofacial Treatment?
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Am I a candidate for a sinus lift procedure?
A sinus lift may be necessary if you:
- are missing more than one tooth in the back of your jaw
- are missing a significant amount of bone in the back of your jaw
- are missing teeth due to a birth defect or condition
- are missing most of the maxillary teeth and require support for dental implants
How is a sinus lift performed?
Most commonly, a small incision is made on the premolar or molar region to expose the jaw bone. 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, either from your own body or from a other sources. Sometimes, synthetic materials that imitate bone formation are used. After the bone is implanted, the incision is sutured 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 the newly formed sinus bone.
If enough bone between the upper jaw ridge and the bottom of the sinus is available to sufficiently stabilize the implant, sinus augmentations and implant placement can sometimes be performed as a single procedure. If not enough bone is available, the sinus augmentation will have to be performed first, then the graft will have to mature for up to several months, depending upon the type of graft material used. Once the graft has matured, the implants can be placed.
The sinus graft makes it possible for many patients to have dental implants that previously had no other option besides wearing loose dentures.
A sinus augmentation is generally performed at Dr. Bae‘s office, under local anesthesia. Some patients may request oral or intravenous sedative medication as well.
Loudoun Center for Oral Surgery
Patient Review By Sharon M
I would recommend Dr. Bae to anyone that has a fear of even complex dental procedures. His credentials are notable and he portrays confidence which confirmed in my mind that I was in good hands. His demeanor is friendly yet professional. The office was spic and span clean. Dr. Bae is more than competent at what he does. The timeliness and efficiency of which my dental procedure was handled curtailed my dentophobia which can be intense. I very much appreciate that Dr. Bae took the time to personally call me back when my scheduled oral surgeon fell ill and I needed an extraction for a tooth that cracked the whole way around. It is worthy of noting that he took care of me even though he had other procedures scheduled all during a time of a pandemic situation. These selfless people that open their offices to help others while possibly endangering themselves are worthy of much admiration and prayer. Many, many thanks and I hope to send you referrals in the future.
- Sharon M
Patient Review By Emmanuel O
The Dr was friendly and very knowledgeable. Great office and will definitely refer anyone.
- Emmanuel O
Patient Review By Nelson R
Loudoun Center for Oral Surgery/Dr. Jason Bae are outstanding! I came in on an emergency after being referred by another dental practice. I had severe tooth pain due to impacted wisdom teeth. Their customer service, from the first time I called to schedule a last-minute appointment to my final follow-up visit, were outstanding. They were able to fit me in and manage the pain so that I could get through the weekend until my surgery time. They were caring and made me feel comfortable about the whole process. The day of my surgery, everyone was great, surgery went smoothly. Dr. Bae even took the time in the evening to personally call and check-up on me. I thought that was incredible. It showed care and commitment to his patients. Throughout my entire experience, I felt that the staff was knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Dr. Bae explained the details of the surgery and what to expect and do afterwards, He also listened and addressed all my concerns. Although my reason for being there was not great at all (because of the pain), they made the whole experience in the practice a great as it could be. I would recommend Dr. Jason Bae and his team to anyone that needs an oral surgeon. Thank you Dr. Bae and staff! -Nelson
- Nelson R
Patient Review By Nadia T
I had amazing experience of painless extraction of my wisdom tooth.
- Nadia T
Patient Review By zaheera b
He is an excellent doctor. he is very knowledgeable. he done a best surgery for my wisdom teeth. it was a great experience as well as healing process is also very good. Mr. Jason and his staff is very professional and friendly.
- zaheera b
Patient Review By JIMMY A
Dr Jason Bae is the best Dental oral surgeon ever. I have had a few surgeries for my teeth but the experience I had with Dr. Bae was one that I will remember for a long time in a positive way. The tooth extractions was very complicated and difficulty, however Dr. Bae performed the surgery extremely careful and with care not to damage the nerves where the root had grown with a lot of depth. It took a long time and yet Dr. Bae was very patient and careful. I was very honored and surprised when Dr Bae called me at night to check on my status and advise me what I needed to do if I was experiencing pain. I have to admit that it was the first time in my life that a doctor has called me after treatment to inquire about my status. I highly recommend Dr Bae
- JIMMY A
Patient Review By Ashley S
I had 3 wisdom teeth removed 12 days ago. Dr. Bae made the procedure effortless. My initial consultation he made me feel informed and comfortable with what was expected. His staff was very friendly and accommodating. Post extraction, I did not have any issues with recovery. No swelling or dry sockets. Everything happened as expected. I had my follow up appointment today and I am pleased with all the effort Dr. Bae and his staff invested with me in making this procedure effortless.
- Ashley S
Patient Review By Rhiannon A
Dr. Bae and the rest of the staff were very kind and professional.
- Rhiannon A
Patient Review By Peter A
I rate Dr. Jason Bae very highly and would recommend him to others.
- Peter A
Patient Review By Lohania D
The pain that i was in when i came into his office felt like a near death experience..when i left his office, i felt like i was in heaven. I followed the docs instructions and there hasnt been any problem since then..Thank God for doctors and dentist..
- Lohania D
Patient Review By Michael P
Great service
- Michael P