How long does sinus lift surgery take?

A Sinus lift is a safe and straightforward procedure that takes between 90 minutes to 2 hours.

How long does a sinus lift hurt?

Pain or discomfort following surgery should begin to subside after the first three or four days. If pain persists, it may require attention and you should call the office. Some patients will develop significant pain 3 to 7 days post operatively and this may indicate a dry socket which is described below.

Is sinus lift surgery painful?

Many patients wonder if a sinus lift is a painful procedure or not. In general, a sinus augmentation or sinus lift is not necessarily painful, but uncomfortable. During the procedure, a patient is unlikely to feel any pain but after, a patient should expect slight discomfort for a short period of time.

Do you need to be sedated for sinus lift?

A sinus lift is performed in the office, under local anesthesia. However, some patients also may request intravenous sedative medication as well in order to make the experience more comfortable.

What is the average cost of a sinus lift?

A sinus lift can cost about $1,600 to $2,400 per side, and implants can each cost up to $3,000, not including the restoration. However, you must consider that a traditional denture will need regular adjustments as the jaw changes shape.

Does sinus lift change your face?

Does A Sinus Lift Change Facial Appearance? No. The face does not change shape after a sinus lift. In fact, because the sinus lift facilitates the successful placement of dental implants, this procedure can preserve facial appearance.

What happens if you sneeze after sinus lift?

It is important to know that the patient after the dental implant surgery with sinus lift is not allowed to sneeze, blow his nose and puff cheeks. All these actions are changing the pressure in the maxillary sinus, may cause the changes in the location of bone substitute and disrupt the surgery result.

What can you not do after a sinus lift?

Avoid anything that will increase pressure to your sinus area, such as bending your head down or heavy lifting. Also, if you have to sneeze or cough, keep your mouth open and do not pinch your nose while sneezing or coughing to prevent pressure build-up in the sinus and nasal regions.

Does insurance pay for a sinus lift?

Health insurance typically does not cover a sinus lift because it is considered a dental procedure.

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How often do sinus lifts fail?

The rupture of the Schneiderian membrane is the most common complication of maxillary sinus graft and it is reported to occur in 10% to 34% of patients.