Sinus Lifts
Santa Ana, CA
Placing dental implants is an intricate process, requiring meticulous planning and expertise. At Periodontics of Orange County, we offer sinus lifts, also known as sinus augmentation, to address bone loss or deficiency in the upper back jaw resulting from tooth loss or periodontal disease. The procedure performed by our experienced periodontist, aims to prepare the area for implant placement, ensuring long-term success. Contact our Santa Ana practice to get started today.
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What Is a Sinus Lift?
The quality and quantity of bone where the implant is placed are key to your implant's success. The upper back jaw often poses a challenge due to insufficient bone density and quality and the close proximity to the sinuses.
A sinus lift is a surgical procedure designed to address bone loss and deficiency that extends into the sinus cavity, creating the space needed for successful implant placement. The procedure involves placing a donor or synthetic bone grafting material to augment the deficient bone, raising the sinus floors, and creating the space needed to place your dental implants.
What Are the Types of Sinus Lifts?
At Periodontics of Orange County, we offer vertical and lateral sinus lifts to address bone loss extending into the sinus cavity.
Vertical Sinus Lifts: One of our sinus lift procedures is a vertical sinus lift, which we perform using specialized tools like the Versah system. The procedure is designed to gently elevate the sinus membrane to create additional bone height, typically when the existing bone height is sufficient to stabilize an implant but needs enhancement to ensure its long-term success.
Our cutting-edge Versah technology allows for the precise lifting of the sinus floor while simultaneously densifying your bone. A key advantage is that Dr. Lacrampe can place your implants at the same time as your sinus lift, reducing overall treatment time and avoiding additional surgical procedures.
Lateral Sinus Lifts: A lateral sinus lift is a more extensive procedure used when there is insufficient bone height to support a dental implant. It involves creating a small window on the lateral wall of the sinus, through which Dr. Lacrampe carefully lifts the membrane around the sinus and places the bone grafting material to encourage new bone growth and regeneration.
Our experienced periodontist performs the lateral sinus lift procedure with precision to ensure optimal conditions for bone augmentation. After the bone has fully healed, which typically takes several months, Dr. Lacrampe will proceed with placing your implant to ensure its long-term stability and success.
Sinus Lifts in Santa Ana, CA
If you are considering dental implants and require a sinus lift to ensure the procedure's success, Dr. Lacrampe and his team at Periodontics of Orange County are here to help. We use the latest technology and techniques to ensure the long-term success of your implants.
Call 657-232-0169 to schedule an appointment, or use our online scheduling tool to book your visit today.
We proudly serve patients in Santa Ana, CA, and the Orange County community.