Find Out if You Need a Sinus Lift Procedure in Lee's Summit

There are several reasons patients may need to undergo a sinus lift procedure in Lee's Summit. If a general dentist recommends that a procedure may be necessary, call our office and schedule an appointment. As a surgeon, we handle these complex procedures and have the expertise necessary to do so while ensuring the process goes as smoothly as possible.

Do you need a sinus lift procedure in Lee’s Summit?

If this procedure is necessary, it is best to schedule an appointment with our clinic since we perform them on a regular basis. We can conduct a physical examination and take X-rays before letting patients know if this is the right procedure or not. In other cases, we may recommend something else as an alternative.

Relax

A sinus lift procedure in Lee's Summit can seem intimidating. Patients who are fearful of surgery may find that the very notion of having a sinus lift causes anxiety. To this patient, we have options to help ease anxiety and safely complete the procedure. We are highly skilled and experienced in performing this procedure and can do so without complications in the majority of cases.

Additionally, we perform this procedure while patients are comfortably asleep. Thus, by the time that the anesthesia wears off, the procedure is complete and the patient will not know what happened.

Why they are necessary

There are two main reasons that we may need to perform this surgery. The first reason is to help patients who were in an accident or suffer a physical problem that results in a loss of bone. In this case, we can perform the procedure to help restore appearance and functionality. If this is necessary, the physician providing primary care will typically make a referral to our office or suggest it to patients as an available solution.

The second reason people come in for a sinus lift is that they want to replace missing teeth with dental implants and the jawbone is not dense enough to secure the implant. In this case, a sinus lift may be necessary to place additional bone in the area so that we can place the new teeth.

Options

Both synthetic and natural bone can be used so there are a variety of options to consider. This procedure is complex and a number of options available to patients are as well. This makes it important to sit down with our surgeon and go through everything in detail. This allows for a customized treatment plan that takes into consideration the needs and desires of a patient along with any budgetary concerns or time restraints.

Recovery

During the recovery process, it is important to follow all instructions given by the surgeon and our staff. Recovering from this procedure can be a challenging process in that it requires some basic changes to the normal routine initially. However, anyone who can take a couple days off work or school will find that recovery can go smoothly when basic care instructions are followed. We will discuss these in great detail during the initial consultation.