Sinus Surgery

Sinus surgery is a method applied to eliminate bone insufficiency encountered before implant applications, especially in the upper jaw region. The maxillary sinus cavities located above the molars in the upper jaw may sag downwards over time after tooth loss. At the same time, with the melting of the jawbone, the bone volume in this area decreases and the support required for implant application disappears.

In such cases, sufficient bone volume can be created for the implant by surgically elevating the sinus floor. This procedure is called ‘sinus lifting’. During the procedure, the sinus membrane is carefully lifted and a bone graft is placed underneath to support new bone formation. Graft materials can be taken from the patient’s own bone or biocompatible ready-made materials can be used.

Sinus surgery has a high success rate when properly planned and performed under sterile surgical conditions. It is usually performed under local anaesthesia and the healing process after the procedure proceeds smoothly with good care and physician follow-up. The formation of new bone tissue may take several months; at the end of this process, the implant can be placed.

This method enables patients who previously could not undergo implant treatment due to bone insufficiency to be offered a fixed prosthesis option. Thus, both aesthetically and functionally satisfactory results are obtained.

In conclusion, sinus surgery is an effective and reliable method to increase bone support in maxillofacial implant applications. With advanced surgical techniques and appropriate treatment planning, this procedure can offer implant-supported treatment options to more patients.