Despite the popularity of dental implants, not everyone is a good candidate for the procedure. For instance, those who experience bone loss are unlikely since the lack of bone mass will not provide the necessary support to keep the implants stable. Fortunately, there is where a sinus lift comes in handy. A sinus lift (also known as maxillary sinus floor augmentation) is a surgical procedure that grafts a bone to the upper jaw. The maxillary sinus will be lifted to make more space for bone augmentation. A specially trained medical professional, a periodontist or an oral surgeon usually performs the surgery.
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