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Patient Instruction Sinus Lift Surgery

1. General information

Sinus lift surgery is a procedure to add bone to the upper jaw in order to support dental implants. The dentist will open the gums and lift the sinus membrane.

2. Purpose of the Procedure/Treatment

  • To support dental implants, when there is insufficient bone in the jaw for implant placement, sinus lift surgery adds bone to the sinus cavity above the desired implant area, ensuring adequate bone for implant support.
  • To preserve the gum ridge, losing teeth, especially molars, can lead to jawbone resorption. Sinus lift surgery helps prevent bone loss and maintains the shape of the gum ridge.
  • To restore chewing function and boost confidence.

3. Risk and side effect of treatment

Complications and issues that can arise after surgery. During the procedure, unexpected events may occur.

  • If the patient feels air or liquid passing between the nose and mouth abnormally, inform the treating dentist immediately. To avoid expulsion of materials or bone grafting parts from the nasal area, inform the treating dentist right away.
  • If the patient experiences sinus pain or nasal congestion on the operated side, notify the treating dentist immediately.
  • If the patient has swelling around the mouth, cheek, or under the eye, and develops a fever three days after surgery, inform the treating dentist immediately.

For optimal patient recovery and adherence to the dentist’s treatment plan, patients are kindly requested to follow the guidelines in this document. If patients have any questions about their treatment, they can consult the treating dentist during office hours.

4. Precautions After the Procedure/Treatment

  • Avoid blowing your nose.
  • Avoid spitting or rinsing your mouth forcefully.
  • Avoid using straws; drink from a glass instead.
  • Avoid lifting heavy objects.
  • Do not blow up balloons.
  • Avoid performing the Valsalva manoeuvre (blowing while pinching your nose).
  • If you need to sneeze, do so with your mouth open.

Note : Patients can resume all normal activities except for coughing, sneezing, or spitting. Avoid playing wind instruments.