If you are thinking about a dental implant but the surgeon says that you have low quality bone or not enough bone in the area, you might be a candidate for a sinus augmentation procedure. Implants have to be inserted into quality bone in order to be permanent and for those who have lost teeth or have had periodontal disease, the bone is often damaged. The upper back jaw is usually the most difficult area to successfully place a dental implant because there is often a lack of bone quantity and quality. With a sinus augmentation procedure, Dr. Nina Kiani is able to help you gain the bone structure needed to place a dental implant.
In some cases, you will be able to undergo a procedure that will reposition the sinus floor that will create enough space for an implant. Grafting material will be utilized to encourage your bone to grow around the area quickly. This newly grafted material will help stabilize the implant.
In other instances, patients might have to undergo sinus “lift” procedure. This procedure uses the remaining bone under the sinus floor to and it is gently “pushed up” to lift the floor of the “dropped” sinus. Bone replacement materials are then placed beneath the lifted bone. The bone will grow around these materials in order to stabilize the area.
After undergoing sinus augmentation, patients typically need 6-10 months to recover before the implant can be placed. Sinus augmentation has been shown to greatly increase your chances for successful implants that can last forever. Many patients experience minimal discomfort during this procedure and it has been proven to be the perfect solution for those seeking dental implants.
To learn more about sinus augmentation with Dr. Kiani, visitwww.ninakianidds.com or give us a call at 212-279-8770 to schedule your appointment!
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