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Question:
Sinus Lift: I have been told that I need a sinus lift in order to get two upper right implants.

I am not comfortable with this. Are there other implant options available besides a denture or bridge? ....Visitor from TX

Answer:
You have several options depending on the amount of available bone.

The first is the use of a specialized type of implant manufactured expressly for this purpose. They can be placed in as little as 5.0mm of bone. They are called Endopore and Innova Corporation fabricates them. There surface is composed of thousands of tiny titanium spheres. This is the same technology used by many orthopedic surgeons for hip replacement. These tiny spheres tremendously increase the surface area, they also allow the bone to function under tension.

In 2.0-3.0mm of bone a properly trained skilled surgeon can create the opening for the implant push the floor of the sinus up through this opening, place the bone graft and then the implant. This procedure is referred to as a sinus lift through crestal approach. It is much more conservative than the sinus lift procedure you referred to.

Finally, a spark erosion precision partial denture is another option. There is nothing on the roof of your mouth. It is virtually undetectable. After you place it in your mouth a"jewelry like" clasp is closed and it is extremely rigid.

Chicago Metro Cosmetic Implant Dentist
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Daniel Marinic, DDS FICOI
2611 Broadway Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-8700

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