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Why do I need a Sinus Lift?
When you are getting implants, the key to their success is the quality and quantity of the bone where the implant will be placed. The most difficult area to place dental implants is in the upper back jaw because there is insufficient bone and is in very close proximity to your sinus. If you have lost bone in the upper back jaw due to tooth loss or periodontal disease, there may not be enough bone to place a dental implant (see Figure 1).
A sinus lift (or sinus augmentation) can correct this issue by lifting the sinus floor and promoting the development of new bone for dental implant placement.
What is Involved in getting a Sinus Lift?
There are many techniques that may be used to raise your sinus to allow for new bone growth (see Figure 2). A common technique is exposing the bone by incision. A small circle is then cut into your bone. This piece of bone piece is placed in the sinus cavity, and underneath the space is filled with a bone graft material (see Figure 3). Your surgeon will explain what types of material can be used for the bone graft which will regenerate lost tissue and bone.
The incision is then closed and natural healing is allowed to begin. Usually the bone will need to develop from four to 12 months, depending on your individual needs, before an implant can be placed (see Figure 4).
What are the Benefits of a Sinus Lift?
Sinus lifts have shown to dramatically increase your chance of implant success that will last for years. Most patients experience little discomfort during the sinus lift procedure.
Will I be Asleep During the Procedure?
You have several anesthetic options when undergoing a sinus lift.
• Local Anesthesia
• General Anesthesia (asleep)
• Intravenous Sedation
• Nitrous Oxide Sedation (laughing gas)
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What is Platelet Rich Growth Factor?
Platelet Rich Growth Factor (PRGF), has become a valuable adjunct in wound healing in dental surgery.
Platelets are colorless bodies that are present in blood. Their sticky surface lets them form clots to stop bleeding. Platelet Rich Plasma is a substance that is rich in platelets which helps your body to heal faster by producing blood clots and concentrating growth factor. To create Platelet Rich Growth Factor, we use 20 – 40 cc of your blood to extract a suitable quantity of platelets.
How is Platelet Rich Growth Factor Used?
Platelet Rich Growth Factor can be used for many oral and maxillofacial clinical procedures:
- Sinus Lift
- Bone Grafting
- Closure of Cleft Lip & Palate
- Repair of Bone Defects from the Removal of Small Cysts or Teeth.
- Repair of Openings between the Mouth and Sinus Cavity Caused by Disease, Injury, or Malformation.
What are the Advantages of Platelet Rich Growth Factor?
- There is no disease transmission because Platelet Rich Growth Factor is a by-product of the patient’s own blood.
- We can generate Platelet Rich Growth Factor easily.
- Using Platelet Rich Growth Factor is a way to accelerate and enhance the body’s natural wound healing mechanisms.
- Platelet Rich Growth Factor is cost effective because it is produced at our office in less than fifteen minutes in the PRGF Centrifuge Machine, not at a hospital or blood bank.
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