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.
Sinus surgery is performed in cases such as chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps or sinus congestion when there is no response to drug treatment. This operation is performed to ensure natural drainage of the sinuses and to improve the patient’s respiratory function.
The sinuses are accessed through the nose with the help of a camera, usually endoscopically.
Blocked sinus channels are opened and inflamed tissues are cleaned.
During this procedure, no external incision is made and there is no scar.
Sinus surgery usually takes 1-2 hours. The duration of hospital stay after surgery varies depending on the extent of the procedure; some patients are discharged on the same day, while others may stay in hospital for 1-2 days
Although the postoperative recovery process varies according to the individual, normal activities can usually be returned within a few weeks. However, it is recommended to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities.
It is important to pay attention to nasal hygiene, to use the medicines recommended by the doctor regularly and not to interrupt the controls. In addition, smoking and alcohol consumption should be avoided to reduce the risk of infection.
Just like any surgery the sinus surgery also contains some risks. These include infection, nosebleeds and damage to the sinus walls.
Sinus surgery is an effective method to relieve the symptoms of sinusitis and improve quality of life. However in some cases sinusit may recur. For this reason, it is important to continue the treatment and controls recommended by the doctor regularly after surgery.
