Indirect Sinus Lift

Indirect sinus lifts are performed in sites were there is more than 5mm between the crest of the bone and the floor of the maxillary sinus. This procedure is always performed with simultaneous placement of a dental implant. This technique is chosen because there is enough vertical height of bone to stabilize the implant; however, not enough bone to keep the implant out of the sinus.

 

This procedure is less invasive than the direct sinus lift and is performed by preparing the bone for the dental implant as normal. Once the floor of the sinus has been reached, bone is gently packed in the preparation and pressed upward. This motion will tent the membrane of the sinus upward and create additional room for the full length of the implant.

 

As with the direct sinus lift, care will be taken not to damage the sinus and this procedure will have no effect on sinus pressure or effect people that suffer from seasonal allergies. To find out more information please click here or call our Eustis periodontal office at 352-589-1973 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Richardson.