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Sinus Lift

If you are considering an implant towards the back of your upper jaw, you may be told that a sinus lift is required.

Suppose you have recently inquired about dental implants in Shepperton, Surrey. In that case, you may have got as far as your initial consultation only to hear you need sinus lift surgery or a sinus augmentation to ensure your dental implant treatment is a success. But what is sinus lift surgery? Is it essential to have a sinus lift surgery, what will this treatment feel like, and how will it affect you?

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What is a tooth implant sinus lift? 

A sinus augmentation is a dental procedure carried out when the floor of the sinus is too close to where dental implants will be placed. Untreated, this can fail dental implants, pain, and other complications. Sinus lift procedures add bone to the upper jaw, ensuring a secure location for implant placement while keeping the sinus safe.

The maxillary sinuses are holes in the facial bones between your upper teeth and your eyes (these fill with mucus when you have a head cold). Loss of an upper tooth below the sinus can cause the sinus to grow into the area previously occupied by the tooth. This may leave insufficient bone in which to place an implant (If bone grafting is performed at the time of extraction, this does not occur!).

In the case of insufficient bone in this area, a ‘sinus lift’ can be performed, whereby we modify the shape of the sinus by adding bone substitute material to this area. There are two different methods by which we can achieve this: using an internal [osteotome] approach if a relatively small addition of bone is required, or alternatively an external (lateral window or Caldwell Luc) approach if a substantial extra bone is required.

Sinus lifts are nothing to worry about – at Confident Smile Dental Practice in Shepperton, we perform them on a daily basis, and the risk of complications is very low. If you have questions or concerns regarding this procedure, feel free to ask one of our friendly team members.

Osteotome approach

If an osteotome approach is used, this will be done at the time of your implant placement. Dr. Arman and his team will create the hole for the implant and then introduce a metal instrument called an osteotome. The osteotome is tapped gently to raise the shell of the sinus upward, and this area is then filled with bone. The implant is then placed.

Caldwell Luc technique

In the Caldwell Luc technique, a window is made in the bone adjacent to your sinus. The lower shell of the sinus is then lifted with an instrument, and bone substitute material is placed in the space created. The area is then covered over with gum, sutured, and left to heal for a minimum of six months.

Most implant patients do not require any form of sinus lift, but for those that do, there are a range of long term benefits that make the procedure worth the while.

Increased bone for implants to be placed into
Lower risk of implant failure
Lower risk of sinus pain
Lower risk of sinus infection or other complications later on.

Do you have questions about Sinus Lift Surgery in Shepperton? Would like to schedule an appointment with the best prosthodontist in North West London and Surrey, please contact our Clinic for Sinus Lift consultation.

Paul SullivanPaul Sullivan
16:30 05 Nov 24
Alex is very professional..I have had implants and various other work done at Confident Smile all to the highest standard...thank you
I have been a patient of Confident Smile (Shepperton) for the last 4 years now, when I found them on a google search, after an stressful experience in another dental practice. I do my regular check ups and any emergency appointments now always with them. The team is very proffesional. The offer a personalised attention. At the time I'm in the clinic, they all make me feel that I'm their highest priority. I seriously recommend Confident Smile.
Katherine StevensKatherine Stevens
10:35 04 Nov 24
Alex has been fantastic throughout my Invisalign journey. I am now nearly a year down the line and couldn’t be more impressed with Alex and his team. I absolutely love my teeth and will now use Alex going forwards as my dentist. Thank you 🙂
Laura ThompsonLaura Thompson
13:03 28 Oct 24
Love Alex and team!! Completely pain-free filling today. The team always make you feel comfortable and put you at complete ease. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!
Hemn MamandiHemn Mamandi
13:16 09 Oct 24
One of the best dental centers in London indeed. For more than two years, every dentist I went to for the problem of one of my teeth did not accept me, but Dr. Hashemi did it in the best way and at the best price for me. Also, I had one of the best experiences of scaling and whitening my teeth in this center with Claudia. Everyone at this facility is the best and friendliest. I am really grateful to everyone
Dil MozawalaDil Mozawala
10:02 07 Oct 24
I have been visiting Cofident Smile Dental Practice for over 6 years now. Seeing Alex as my dentist has been great, he has done an amazing job with my implants. Very professional, explaining the procedure in detail and being gentle too.Claudia as my hygienist is one of the very best I have seen. She is very good at her job, gentle with the treatment as well.I would definitely recommend you visiting this practice, if your someone like me and doesn't like visiting the dentist the team here really make you feel at ease, very welcoming and considerate.
Honest Travel ReviewsHonest Travel Reviews
16:45 30 Sep 24
Friendly and knowledgeable staff and great work.I had a temporary crown fitted in Brazil which had become loose. After visiting two other dentists who didn't have the correct equipment, I was finally able to get the tooth tightened up here.I would have no issue recommending this place if you have an issue which other dentists can't fix.
KAREN ROBINSONKAREN ROBINSON
21:01 26 Sep 24
I’m so pleased that I’ve finally found a dental practice that I feel completely at ease with. I joined a few months ago having tried several others. I won’t be going anywhere else. Alex is lovely and I have total trust in his ability to finally give me a smile to be proud of. Claudia is an angel; so friendly and my teeth feel great after treatment with her. 100% I would not want to go anywhere else now.
Jon PainJon Pain
18:36 23 Jul 24
I have a big, anxious, phobia of dentists. All the staff put me really at ease at all of my recent appointments, and were able to arrange sedation for me for 2 hours of a major procedure.I am now able to show my teeth again when I smile, and have no more constant pain from broken teeth, and I remember nothing of the procedure after the sedation.I would wholly recommend this practice for any dental work, especially if you have anxiety or phobia. They treat you so well and with so much care.
Lynne StaceyLynne Stacey
15:18 17 Jul 24
The team at Confident Smile are lovely. They put me at ease as I'm an anxious patient, this make such a huge difference to my experience at the dentist. I can't thank them enough.
Bob SimpsonBob Simpson
09:15 12 Jul 24
Can’t speak highly enough about Confident Smile. Totally transformed my teeth. Just amazing.
Max HillierMax Hillier
16:00 10 Jul 24
I cannot thank Alex and Julie enough for everything they did with my procedure. I had left a badly damaged tooth for a long time which made the procedure quite complex. But the whole way through from consultation to the final fitting, they were so accommodating to all my needs. If something wasn’t quite right it would be corrected so everytime I left I had a smile I could be confident about.A true perfectionist of his work. I am so happy with the results it’s always something I notice in pictures now when before, it was something I would avoid looking at. Thank you so much both of you for all your work!
Jude RentonJude Renton
12:48 24 Jun 24
I recently finished having treatment where I had to have an implant . Previously with another practitioner it had failed. There was no problem with my implant from Alex . He was super quick and efficient when doing the prep work and I was amazed how the treatment felt after my previous experience. I would 100% recommend Alex who is very skilled at implant surgery. Thanks 🙏
Jaime BoultonJaime Boulton
11:56 22 Jun 24
Alex and his team have restored my smile! Having had various issues with my front tooth since breaking it many years ago and having various different repairs done to it over the years I eventually opted to have an implant consultation with confident smile dental practice after reading reviews of their work.Alex was very detailed in his plan for my front implant. He broke things down for me and explained his plan whilst managing my expectations all the way. I felt very secure in the teams care when having my procedure where I was offered different options of how they were going to carry out my dental surgery. If you are scared of having you need not be as Alex is very gentle. I was offered regular check ups during my journey in which my opinion was also listened to and respected. 6 months later my teeth have never looked this good in nearly 25 years. Thank you Dr Alex and Team. I’m really really happy. Alex took pictures along the way and I’d be happy for him to show other patients to show off his stills with dental implants.
Elisabeth TribeElisabeth Tribe
13:43 17 Jun 24
I wish I had transferred to Confident Smile much sooner than I did, but I am very glad to be there now. The staff are very friendly, professional and efficient, and my teeth are in better shape now than they have been for years. Alex is a star dentist, and Claudia one of the best hygienists I've ever had. I can recommend them highly.
Alex FalloonAlex Falloon
21:57 04 Jun 24
After recommendation from a work colleague I have been going to see Alex and his team at Confident Smile dental practice for over five years for both general and restorative dental care. Alex is an extremely experienced and skillful dentist, he has corrected my bite and restored my smile. Alex is very caring and puts his patients at ease by his calm nature and good communication, explaining every step of the treatment required. I am extremely pleased with every aspect of my treatment including general dental care. All the staff at Confident Smile are very welcoming and professional. Thank you.
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