What are the Benefits of a Sinus Augmentation?

A sinus augmentation, also known as a sinus lift, is a procedure performed by dental professionals in which the sinuses are lifted and bone is added inside the patient’s upper jaw.

There are various benefits of a sinus augmentation, and the procedure can significantly help those who have experienced bone loss to regain the look, feel and function of their mouth.

Benefits of a sinus augmentation

By understanding the various benefits of a sinus augmentation, you can make an informed decision as to whether or not the procedure is right for you.

The following are four of the more prominent benefits of a sinus augmentation.

1. Aids in implant placement

One of the more common reasons a patient may need a sinus augmentation is to aid in the placement of dental implants.

In order for dental implants to be successfully placed, there must be enough existing bone to fuse the implant on or into the jaw. Unfortunately, in many cases, missing teeth leads to bone loss, which makes implant placement more difficult.

A sinus augmentation helps with dental implants by providing additional bone mass where bone loss has occurred, allowing for implant placement to be much easier.

2. Restores mouth function

Sinus augmentation — which restores lost bone in the upper jaw — also helps to restore the function of the mouth. When bone loss occurs, biting, chewing and even talking can become more challenging.

By undergoing a sinus augmentation to replace the lost bone, it makes it much easier to perform the various functions the mouth is required to do on a daily basis. Many take for granted the role our mouth plays each day, and losing bone inside the upper jaw can make it difficult to perform simple tasks.

After a sinus augmentation, however, eating and talking become much more comfortable.

3. Restores appearance

Bone loss inside the mouth can occur for a number of reasons. Most commonly, a sinus augmentation is needed when bone loss happens due to periodontal disease or tooth loss.

While unhealthy gums and missing teeth alone result in a less appealing smile, the loss of bone in the jaw only makes the appearance of one’s smile even less attractive.

A sinus augmentation helps individuals with bone loss in the upper jaw restore the appearance of the smile, and it allows for the ability for replacement teeth to be implemented to completely restore the appearance of a person’s smile.

4. Prevents further bone loss

Perhaps one of the bigger issues and concerns for those who have experienced bone loss as a result of missing teeth or periodontal disease is that the bone loss is likely to continue until treatment is administered to stop it.

Subsequently, one of the biggest benefits provided by sinus augmentation is the ability to prevent further bone loss from happening. Therefore, not only does it restore lost bone, but it helps to prevent more bone from becoming lost, which is likely to occur in many without a sinus augmentation procedure to stop the damage in its tracks.

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