Sinus augmentation is a oral surgery procedure where bone is added to the floor of the maxillary sinus above the upper jaw. This additional bone from the sinus augmentation is used to hold newly placed dental implants in place.

          During the sinus augmentation procedure, a small window is made from the mouth into the maxillary sinus. Bone is added to the floor of the maxillary sinus under the sinus lining. The bone placed during the sinus augmentation integrates into the existing bone to form a thicker sinus floor. Most dental surgeons place several dental implants during the sinus augmentation procedure. This reduces the surgical insult to the sinus by avoiding two surgical procedures, a sinus augmentation and later implant placements.

          The sinus augmentation procedure takes a few hours and the sinus augmentation is usually done in the dental office using local anaesthesia. It takes about three to six months for the sinus augmentation bone to become part of the patient's natural sinus floor bone.

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