Dentistry in South Africa
Sinus Lift
Maxillary sinus floor augmentation, also known as sinus lift, sinus graft, sinus augmentation, or sinus procedure, is a surgical procedure that involves lifting the lower Schneiderian membrane (sinus membrane) and inserting a bone graft to increase the amount of bone in the posterior maxilla (upper jaw bone), in the area of the premolar and molar teeth. Maxillary sinus floor augmentation, also known as sinus lift, sinus graft, sinus augmentation, or sinus procedure, is a surgical procedure that involves lifting the lower Schneiderian membrane (sinus membrane) and inserting a bone graft to increase the amount of bone in the posterior maxilla (upper jaw bone), in the area of the premolar and molar teeth.
In South Africa:
A sinus lift is a surgical procedure in South Africa used to increase bone density in the upper jaw for dental implants. It involves lifting the sinus membrane and adding bone graft material.
Additional:
The procedure can take up to 2 hours, with an additional 3-6 months healing time.
