Sinus Lifts

Make Room For Dental Implants

Gain strong biting & chewing power
Prepare your upper jaw for implants
Sedation is available to ease anxiety

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Become a Better Candidate for Implants

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Raise Your Sinus Area

At our practice, we offer two approaches to sinus lift procedures, each tailored to your specific needs:

The Vertical Technique – This sophisticated approach often allows us to place your dental implants during the same appointment, reducing your overall treatment timeline and recovery period.
The Lateral Approach – Ideal for more complex cases, your dentist will gently reposition the sinus area and introduce the grafting material. It creates the ideal foundation for successful implant placement.

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Enjoy a Stress-Free Visit

Surgery can often lead to anxiety. However, that doesn’t need to be the case when you are visiting us for care. You can:

Opt for Sedation – Relax during the procedure with sedation, like oral sedation or IV sedation, to ease any anxiety.
Address Any Concerns – We’ll ensure you are fully informed on what to expect during the procedure. There are no surprises at our practice!
Experience Cutting-Edge Technology – Your dentist will plan your procedure with precision using CBCT and digital imaging technology.

Call 734-875-8783 for sinus lifts in Livonia. You can also schedule online.

Create Room in Your Upper Jaw With Sinus Lifts in Livonia

Dental implants can transform your smile and improve your quality of life. Before moving forward with implants, your dentist may suggest certain procedures to prepare your mouth to support these artificial tooth roots. That’s why we may recommend sinus lifts in Livonia. This surgery can:

Create the ideal foundation for your implants by increasing bone density in your upper jaw
Protect your sinus cavity while ensuring there is sufficient space for dental implants.
Ensure you maintain natural sinus function and still allow for secure implant placement
Make you a candidate for implants by addressing any oral limitations, even if you have been told you weren’t a candidate in the past

Call 734-875-8783 for an appointment. You can schedule a free implant consultation to find out what’s needed to rebuild your smile.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sinus Lifts

What is a sinus lift?

A sinus lift is a type of bone graft that adds new bone to your upper jaw to make it strong enough to support dental implants. During the procedure, your dentist will place synthetic bone material in your upper jaw to promote the growth of new bone cells. The goal is to raise the floor of your sinuses to make room for new bone growth, hence the name “sinus lift.”

Do sinus lifts work?

A sinus lift is an effective way to prepare the upper jaw to receive dental implants. If your jawbone is not thick enough to support implants, a sinus lift will raise the floor of the sinuses and stimulate the growth of new bone cells. In a few months, your upper jaw will be ready for implants and the replacement teeth they support.

When are sinus lifts necessary?

Sinus lifts are necessary when the upper jaw has insufficient bone volume to support dental implants. This can occur due to bone loss from periodontal disease, tooth loss, or natural bone resorption. The sinus lift procedure creates additional space in the upper jaw by lifting the sinus membrane and adding bone graft material. It builds a stronger foundation for the dental implant to be placed, resulting in successful and long-lasting results.