Sinus lift surgery in the absence of sufficient bone volume in the posterior part of the upper jaw, sinus bone at the bottom of the cavity is a surgical procedure which is performed in order to increase the amount of. During this process, the bone volume is increased by using bone graft material, bone and dental implants can be placed, which is required before support is provided.
What Is A Bone Graft?
Enough bone in the jaw is used in order to increase the amount of bone grafting material. Bone grafts, bone growth and promotes the formation of new bone tissue that allows it fuses with the existing bone. Sinus bone graft materials can be obtained from a variety of sources that is used during lifting.
Types Of Bone Graft
1. Autograft (Patient's Own Bone)
Description
Advantages
Disadvantages
The bone graft from the patient's own body is. Typically, jaw, hip or leg bones is taken from.
Best biocompatibility, the risk of infection is low.
Extra surgical procedure requires a limited amount of bone can be obtained.
2. Allograft (Donor Bone)
Description
Advantages
Disadvantages
A bone graft is from a donor human. It is usually supplied from a bone bank.
If you are located in the ready state, it does not require additional surgery.
Autograft may not be as high as biological compatibility, may carry the risk of infection.
3. Xenogreft (Animal Bone)
Description
Advantages
Disadvantages
Animal origin (usually) is a bovine bone graft.
In the ready state, located in large amounts can be obtained.
Autograft may not be as high as biological compatibility, the risk of allergic reaction.
4. Alloplast (Synthetic Bone)
Description
Advantages
Disadvantages
Synthetic materials (e.g. hydroxyapatite) is the bone graft.
No risk of infection, can be produced in unlimited amounts.
Natural grafts may not be as high as biological compatibility.
Stages Of Sinus Lifting Surgery
1. Consultation and planning
Your dentist will evaluate your jaw position and to examine the sinuses X-ray or CT imaging techniques, such as uses.
2. Anesthesia
You feel pain during the procedure for local or general anesthesia is administered.
3. Sinus Removal Of The Membrane
In the posterior part of the upper jaw and gum is cut in the bone to access the sinus cavity window opens. The sinus membrane is carefully removed.
4. Bone Graft Application
Bone graft material is placed into the formed. This graft over time, it fuses with the existing bone tissue that forms new bone.
5. Sewing and healing
The gum tissue is sewn into place, and the healing process begins. It may take several months for the integration of the bone graft.
The healing process and maintenance
First 24 Hours
Relaxation: Try to rest for the first 24 hours.
Cold Compress: To reduce swelling, apply a cold compress on the cheek.
Liquid and Soft Foods: Soup, yogurt, and eat soft foods such as mashed potatoes.
The First Week
Pain Relievers: The painkillers prescribed by your dentist to use.
Oral Hygiene: Reduce the risk of infection by gargling with salt water.
Soft Foods: Hot, hard and avoid spicy foods.
The Weeks That Followed
Dental Visits: Have regular checks with your healing process to follow.
Pay Attention To Oral Hygiene: Pay close attention to oral hygiene by brushing your teeth gently.
Possible complications and their management
Infection
Symptom
Management
Swelling, redness, pain, pus, fever
Antibiotic therapy, oral hygiene, pay attention to don't use antiseptic mouthwash.
Rupture Of The Sinus Membrane
Symptom
Management
Runny nose, sinus pain in the area
Mending the rip, from the pressure of the nose during the healing process avoidance (sneezing, sumkurme).
Bleeding
Symptom
Management
Heavy bleeding or continued for a long time
The use of gauze to control bleeding when necessary the intervention of the dentist.
Swelling and bruising
Symptom
Management
Swelling, bruises on the skin
Applying cold compresses thins rest until the swelling.
Pain
Symptom
Management
Severe or continuous pain
Use of painkillers when necessary, to communicate with the dentist.
Rejection Of The Graft Material
Symptom
Management
Constant pain, signs of infection, swelling in the region of the graft
Removal of the graft material and re-evaluation.
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
Symptom
Management
Nasal congestion, facial pain, headache, fever
Antibiotics, nasal sprays, medical intervention when needed.
Nasal Pressure Problems
Symptom
Management
Nasal congestion, feeling of pressure
Sumkurme and to refrain from activities such as sneezing, nasal sprays use.
Results
Sinus lifting surgery and bone grafting application, is an important process in order to provide dental implants required to support the bone. To select the most suitable one from among different bone graft materials, and the healing process can affect the success of the operation. By talking with your dentist so you can determine the most appropriate treatment plan in detail.
Contact Dent STR
Sinus lifting and bone grafting STR dent dental clinic to request an appointment or to get more information about the process, please contact us. Our expert dentists will help you to determine the best methods of treatment.
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