Sinus Lift Surgery

What is sinus lifting ?

Sinus lifting is a surgical procedure done to increase the bone volume at the area of the maxillary sinus so that we have enough bone to place an implant . Some bone grafting materials will be placed at the space where the sinus membrane is lifted . In some cases , the implant can be placed simultaneously . The bone graft will mature and your own bone will form at that area , usually takes about 3-6 months depending on the type of bone graft .

Sinus Lift Surgery

Precautions after sinus lifting procedure :

Do not under any circumstances blow your nose or sneeze holding your nose for the next 4 weeks. This may
be longer if indicated.

Anything that causes pressure in your nasal cavity must be avoided.

Do not blow your nose or sneeze holding your nose.
Sneeze with your mouth open.
Do not drink with straws and do not spit.
Scuba diving and flying in pressurized aircraft may also increase sinus pressure and should be avoided.
Avoid bearing down, such as when lifting heavy objects, blowing up balloons, playing musical instruments that require a blowing action, or any other activity that increases nasal or oral pressure.
Smoking must be stopped.
Must maintain good oral hygiene.

Sinus Lift Surgery

Post-Operative Problems or Complications

Anything that causes pressure in your nasal cavity must be avoided.

Do not blow your nose or sneeze holding your nose.
Sneeze with your mouth open.
Do not drink with straws and do not spit.
Scuba diving and flying in pressurized aircraft may also increase sinus pressure and should be avoided.
Avoid bearing down, such as when lifting heavy objects, blowing up balloons, playing musical instruments that require a blowing action, or any other activity that increases nasal or oral pressure.
Smoking must be stopped.
Must maintain good oral hygiene.

Sinus Lift Surgery