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If you are missing teeth in the upper jaw, you may be a candidate for dental implants. In order to place a dental implant in the upper jaw, however, there must be enough bone present to support it. If there is not enough bone, sinus lift surgery can be performed to add new bone and increase the height of the jawbone. Sinus lift surgery is needed when the maxillary sinus, which is located behind the cheekbone, has begun to expand and take up space where the tooth root used to be. This can happen as a result of natural aging or tooth loss. Sinus lift surgery adds new bone between the jawbone and the maxillary sinus. This new bone provides a foundation for dental implants, which can then be used to support artificial teeth. Sinus lift surgery is a relatively simple procedure that can be performed in the dentist's office. Local anesthesia is used to numb the area and you will not feel any pain during the surgery. The surgeon will make a small incision in the gum tissue and then lift it away from the jawbone. A small amount of bone will be added to the area and the incision will be closed with stitches. After sinus lift surgery, you will need to take it easy for a few days while you recover. You may experience some swelling and bruising of the face. There are two types of sinus lift surgery: direct and indirect. Direct Sinus Lift Surgery The direct sinus lift surgery is performed when there is enough bone between the sinus and the tooth. During this type of surgery, an opening is made in the gum tissue so that the bone can be accessed. A hole is then drilled into the bone Indirect Sinus Lift Surgery The indirect sinus lift surgery is performed when there is not enough bone between the sinus and the tooth. During this type of surgery, an opening is made in the gum tissue so that the bone can be accessed. A small trough is then made in the bone and a piece of bone graft material is placed into the trough. Once the graft material is in place, a dental implant is placed.

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