Sinus Lift for the Upper Canine Area?

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George asks:
My dental implant surgeon say that I need a sinus lift to graft bone in the upper right canine area and the area behind the left canine to place implants. Does this make sense? I read that sinus lifts are only done in the posterior with molars? Any thoughts?

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Sinus Lift for the Upper Canine Area?

Answered By: Dr. Michael Tischler - Woodstock , NY

George,

Usually the maxillary sinus goes anterior to the pre molar area. I have never seen it go that far forward. Ask your surgeon to show you the CT scan or x ray of this.

Michael Tischler, DDS

Dr. Michael Tischler
http://www.tischlerdental.com/

Sinus Lift

Answered By: Dr. Theodore M. Grossman - Aventura , FL

Hi George
The area behind the canine, where your premolar teeth are, may require sinus grafting. The maxillary sinus frequently extends anteriorly to the second premolar position.
Ask your surgeon to show the film and planned implant position to you, for appreciation of the sinus position.

Theodore M Grossman DMD
www.Fortlauderdaleoralsurgery.com
305-466-1804

Dr. Theodore M. Grossman

sinus lift for canine

Answered By: Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi - Bethesda , MD

Hello

Indeed, it is unlikely that sinus lift is required for placement of implant in canine site. Usually, it becomes a concern from second premolar and molar regions.

Dr. Kazemi

Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi
http://www.facialart.com/

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