{"id":16048,"date":"2017-08-24T09:25:35","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T07:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orto-nova.hr\/en\/?page_id=16048"},"modified":"2022-12-16T11:17:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T10:17:19","slug":"sinus-lift","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.orto-nova.hr\/en\/services\/oral-surgery\/sinus-lift\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinus lift"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Sinus lift<\/strong> is a surgical procedure which aims to increase the amount of bone needed for implant embedding. If a longer period of time has passed since tooth loss in the posterior part of the jaw, bone loss can also occur. The sinus, loosing the bones that keeps it in its original position, begins to spread occupying the empty space that once was bone. Without a sufficient amount of bone, it is impossible to place an implant. However, if the sinuses are lowered, it is necessary to do the sinus floor elevation or sinus lift.<\/p>\n

The goal of the procedure is to fill the part of the sinus cavity with biomaterials that will eventually integrate with the surrounding bone and creating a solid foundation for future implants. The sinus partially filled will not have any negative effects on the physiological functions of the sinuses and the health of the patient.<\/p>\n

Depending on the amount of available bone, the sinus lifts is divided into:<\/p>\n