Sinus lift, bone grafting and augmentation treatments are procedures that increase the volume of jawbone lost for various reasons by promoting bone growth in the relevant areas. Bone powders, referred to as bone grafts, can be defined as materials placed in the relevant areas for this purpose. The augmentation procedure, which involves placing and fixing the grafts in the relevant area, is preferred for increasing the width or height of the bone. In addition, it can also be applied to raise the floor of the sinus cavity when it has been pulled down by bone destruction.

When is Sinus Lift, Bone Grafting and Augmentation Preferred?

Bone tissue can be lost due to factors such as tooth extraction, gum disease, age-related deterioration, abscess formation in the jawbone, or trauma. If one or more of these factors are observed, it may not be possible to perform a treatment that restores function to the area. In this case, bone augmentation procedures may be preferred to maintain oral, dental and jaw health for a long time and to restore lost tissue. Augmentation procedures can prepare the area for the correction of functional and aesthetic problems. In cases where functional problems in the relevant area can be corrected with various dental treatments, augmentation can be performed to create more ideal conditions and extend the life of the treatment. With these procedures, the bone tissue is prepared for implant applications required to treat the empty spaces in the mouth.

How is Sinus Lift, Bone Grafting and Augmentation Performed?

During the initial examination, the main outline of the treatment is determined based on the patient's clinical and radiographic findings, but detailed treatment planning is carried out through a thorough examination of three-dimensional radiographs. The procedures to be performed in the treatment, determined by mutual agreement between the dentist and the patient, can be comfortably administered under local anaesthesia. Following the administration of anaesthesia, the bones are adjusted in the area where the procedure will be performed, if necessary. If a sinus lift procedure is to be performed, the area is prepared to reach the membrane surrounding the sinus cavity, and the membrane is detached from the bone tissue. A bone graft suitable for the patient is placed in the areas where bone tissue augmentation is planned, and a special membrane is used to immobilise the bone graft in the area. The soft tissues surrounding the relevant area are joined together with sutures, completely closing the area, thus completing the treatment.

Can Bone Augmentation Procedures Be Performed During the Same Session as Implant Placement?

The main factor determining whether procedures can be performed within the same session is the stabilisation of the implant to be applied. When there is sufficient tissue to ensure the immobility of the implant, bone grafting and implant placement can be performed within the same session. In cases where immobility cannot be ensured, both treatments will fail if performed simultaneously, so the procedures must be planned at different times. In this case, ideal bone formation is first awaited in the area where the bone graft is placed, and implant treatment is initiated after this process. At our clinic, sinus lift, bone grafting and augmentation procedures are carefully performed and monitored by our team of specialist dentists. You can also book an appointment at our clinic to obtain detailed information about your treatment needs and consult our experienced dentists on the matter.