When an implant is to be placed on the upper jaw, in place of the molar tooth, the maxillary sinus can sit low towards the tooth, making the procedure difficult. There are cases where the height of the bone is too low because the maxillary sinus has descended due to long term neglect of a lost tooth or severe inflammation on the gum and bone. Prior to implant placement, a pre-surgical sinus elevation procedure is required. Sinus elevation is a procedure where the maxillary sinus membrane is delicately lifted to allow bone grafting in its place for the implant. This process can be done simultaneously with implant placement or can be processed 6 to 9 months after sinus elevation Treatment period ranges between 3 to 9 months depending on the height of the existing bone.

Cases that require Sinus Elevation:

Loss of bone may be due to hereditary factors, periodontal disease and neglected tooth decay

• Those with insufficient height of the bone in the region of the upper molar teeth
• Those with insufficient density of the bone in the region of the upper molar teeth
• Patients with poor bone condition

Panoramic x-ray taken after tooth extraction

Panoramic x-ray taken after sinus elevation

Sinus Elevation

Lateral Approach Technique (Window) – Approaching from the buccal aspect

Expose the buccal bone by incision of the gum

Detach the bone using a bur and elevate the floor of the maxillary sinus

Fill the space with artificial bone and place the detached bone back in place for suturing

Place the implant after the bone has sufficiently formed

Treatment and Surgery Information

Post-operative edema, bleeding, inflammation and other side effects vary in each individual. Consult with the postoperative care staff at Zeah if there are concerns or discomfort.

Tailoring treatment based on rich experience / Sedative stabilisation therapy to minimise pain / Deliberate treatment planning through 3D CT. / The thorough postoperative management

• Though rich experience take customizes treatment.

  Through our extensive clinical experience, we can promise to most optimized treatment methods and results for various conditions. We can also ensure natural results as aesthetics are highly considered.

• Deliberate treatment planning through 3D CT.

  Advanced imaging ensures obtaining accurate diagnosis for a thorough treatment planning, enabling error-free procedures. ZEAH Dental Hospital also has an infection control system in place to minimise any side effects.

• Will minimize the pain by providing conscious stabilization therapy to patients.

  ZEAH Dental Hospital has an anaesthesiology department to accommodate to patients with dental phobia, who can be treated under general anaesthesia. Our operation rooms are also equipped with spare instruments in preparation for any emergencies.

• The thorough postoperative management

  It is important for surgery to be carried out perfectly, but more important to ensure a thorough postoperative management. We conduct all operations under an honesty system to guarantee wanted results.