What are complications related to sinus lift surgery?

Sinus lifts are the best alternative for those lacking the bone density to support a dental implant. Moreover, according to research published in the Implantology Journal, the operation has a minimal risk of complications. It is still critical to explore potential sinus lift complications to be utterly aware before deciding to have surgery.

What is a sinus lift?

A sinus lift procedure is a surgical treatment that adds bone to the upper jaw, where your molars or premolars are located. It is also known as sinus augmentation. Furthermore, "sinus lift" means lifting your sinus membrane to place extra bone between your jaw and maxillary sinuses. The maxillary sinuses, which are placed beneath your eyes and above your teeth, are the biggest of your sinuses.

Sinus lift complications

Fortunately, severe problems with sinus lift treatments are rare. However, like with any operation, there is some chance of complications, which include the following:

Injury to the membrane during surgery: This is the most prevalent problem seen with a sinus lift. Your surgeon should be able to heal the broken membrane by patching or stitching it together. If they cannot do so, doctors may pause the procedure and wait for your membrane to heal before redoing the surgery.

Infections: Infection is a possibility with every operation. Infection of surgical materials often causes it. A sinus infection caused by a sinus lift, on the other hand, is highly unusual.

Wound drainage: This form of leakage is commonly known as pus. This isn't a significant hazard; your dentist will prescribe you medicines to treat it.

Discoloration under the eye: You may see darkening under your eyes due to blood buildup following surgery. Discoloration frequently occurs due to blood vessel injury during surgery or poor post-operative care for the patient's mouth. It is not dangerous; it is merely an aesthetic concern. Hematomas are more common in older women and should go away after two weeks.

Implant failure: In rare cases, your implant may not bond with the bone substance. This failure might also happen with your native bone (without a sinus lift).

If you see any of the following sinus lift problems, please call your surgeon right away:

• Fever
• When you sneeze or blow your nose, bone-like material moves.
• After one or two days, the bleeding persists.
• The bleeding turns bright crimson and continues at a steady rate. After two days, swelling or discomfort either grows or does not reduce.

Conclusion

In general, problems from sinus lifts are rare. You shouldn't worry about anything if you're healthy. Find a decent surgeon and take adequate care of yourself.

While certain uncontrolled circumstances may cause sinus lift difficulties, there are some precautions you may take. It would help if a qualified and board-certified dental surgeon performed your surgery.

You must also strictly adhere to your post-surgery care recommendations. If you do not care for your wound, you may develop an infection or other complications.

Contact your Walnut Creek Dentist, Dr. Massood Darvishzadeh, DDS at Dental Implant Solutions, to learn more about complications related to sinus lift surgery.

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Sinus Lift Augmentation Procedure

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