Expand Your Implant Space With Sinus Lifts in El Paso, TX
Dental implants revolutionize oral health, offering enhanced bite strength and food enjoyment while preserving a youthful jaw appearance. Upper jaw implants may require strategic preparation, with a surgical procedure that adds more space. Sinus lifts in El Paso, TX will:
- Create the space needed for implants
- Restore your upper jawbone density
- Prime you for dental implant placement
- Leverage our team's surgical skills
Call us today at 915-591-7117 for an appointment.
Unlock Your Implant Potential With a Sinus Lift Procedure
Add Space Where It's Needed
Prolonged tooth loss leads to significant jaw deterioration, particularly in the upper jaw. A sinus lift procedure addresses this challenge by elevating the upper sinus ridge and creating space for bone regeneration.
This strategic intervention introduces specialized bone material to replenish lost density, ultimately strengthening the jaw's structural integrity.
The process transforms a weakened area into a robust foundation capable of supporting dental implants. It effectively reverses years of bone loss.
Experience Precision & Comfort
Advanced diagnostic technologies like 3-D CT scanners and digital X-rays guide the sinus lift procedure with remarkable accuracy. Our team prioritizes patient comfort, explaining every step in the process to you.
Your dentist carefully crafts a personalized treatment plan, addressing your unique dental needs. Following the sinus lift, a strategic healing period enables your body to naturally integrate the bone material. This sets the stage for successful dental implant placement.
For sinus lifts in El Paso, call Star City Dental at 915-591-7117 to schedule an appointment or request an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sinus Lifts
What is a sinus lift?
A sinus lift is a type of bone graft for the upper jaw. It is used when the upper jaw isn’t deep enough to support dental implants. We will raise the floor of the sinuses and insert bone material in the space so that new bone will grow there. In a few months, there will be sufficient bone to support your implants and replacement teeth.
Are sinus lifts painful?
As with other oral surgery procedures, we’ll numb your mouth with local anesthesia. Following the procedure, you may experience some bleeding and/or swelling. Most patients experience mild discomfort only and for no more than a few days. We’ll provide you with an antibiotic to prevent infection and can also suggest medication to relieve pain.
When are sinus lifts necessary?
It is necessary to perform a sinus lift if a patient needs upper implants, but their upper jaw is not strong or thick enough to support them. Additionally, the sinus membrane is often in the way of implants. A sinus lift moves the sinuses up and makes room for added bone material that will help strengthen the jawbone. In a few months, the upper jaw will be ready for implants.
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Contact Star City Dental to discuss your needs and available appointments.
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