SINUS AUGMENTATION WATERLOO

A dental implant is essentially an artificial tooth root which is attached to the jaw bone.  Eventually, a replacement tooth or bridge will be firmly fixed to this root, restoring complete function to the tooth.  The key to a successful and long-lasting implant is the quality and quantity of jawbone to which the implant will be attached.  If bone has been lost due to injury or periodontal disease, a sinus augmentation can raise the sinus floor to allow for new bone formation.

In the most common sinus augmentation technique, a tiny incision is made near the upper premolar or molar region to expose the jawbone.  A small opening is cut into the bone and the membrane lining the sinus on the other side of the opening is gently pushed upward.  The underlying space is filled with bone graft material and the incision is closed.  The bone which is used for this procedure may be from your own body or from a cadaver.  Sometimes the dentist might use synthetic materials which can also stimulate bone formation.  The implants are placed after healing has occurred; this will depend on the individual case.  Sinus augmentation has been shown to increase the success of dental implant procedures.

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When upper back teeth are missing, the sinus floor often drops down over time, leaving too little bone to support a dental implant. Sinus augmentation lifts that floor and adds bone, so implants have something solid to anchor into.

At Trillium Dental Centre, sinus augmentation is performed in-house as part of our periodontics services in Waterloo and works hand-in-hand with our dental implants treatment. Dr. Aadil Shamji and Dr. Oies Hussein plan each case from your CBCT scan, so you know what to expect before any work starts. We’re inside Conestoga Mall at 550 King Street N with free parking. Oral sedation is available for patients who’d rather sleep through the procedure. Open Monday to Thursday until 8 PM, Friday until 5 PM, and Saturday until 3 PM.

Call (519) 746-4000 to book a consultation, or request an appointment online. New patients welcome. CDCP and most private insurance plans accepted with direct billing.