Sinus lift makes dental implants available to more patients in Beverly Hills, CA
Dental implants have become the standard in tooth replacement. Board-certified Periodontist, Dr. Sanda Moldovan, and her team at Dental Health and Wellness Beverly Hills, make implants possible for many individuals in the Beverly Hills, CA area, with a technique called sinus lift.
An incision is made in the gum. Tissue is loosened, and a small opening is created in bone. The sinus membrane is gently moved up and out of the way. Then bone graft material is packed into the space. Grafting material may come from your own body, from a cadaver, from cow bone, or be synthetic. Soft tissue is closed with dissolving sutures.
The surgical site generally heals within two weeks. Over a period of several months, grafting material hardens and integrates with the bone, forming a solid foundation for a dental implant. Growth factors derived from a small sample of your own blood can be used to speed the healing process.
Schedule a consultation at our Beverly Hills, CA office to learn more about the sinus lift procedure. Call (310) 692-7855.
What is a sinus lift?
This procedure is sometimes called sinus augmentation or sinus graft, because it adds bone at the back of the upper jaw. Bone is needed between the jaw and maxillary sinuses (at the sides of the nose), for successful implant placement. The term “lift” comes from the fact that the sinus membrane is moved upward to make room for bone.When is a sinus lift needed?
- Natural bone height in the upper jaw is not sufficient to support an implant.
- Sinuses are too close to the jaw.
- Sinuses have enlarged with age.
- Periodontal disease or tooth loss has allowed bone to deteriorate.
The procedure
Sinus lift requires planning, precision, and technical skill on the part of the doctor. However, from the patient’s perspective it is a relatively minor and very safe oral surgery.An incision is made in the gum. Tissue is loosened, and a small opening is created in bone. The sinus membrane is gently moved up and out of the way. Then bone graft material is packed into the space. Grafting material may come from your own body, from a cadaver, from cow bone, or be synthetic. Soft tissue is closed with dissolving sutures.
The surgical site generally heals within two weeks. Over a period of several months, grafting material hardens and integrates with the bone, forming a solid foundation for a dental implant. Growth factors derived from a small sample of your own blood can be used to speed the healing process.
Schedule a consultation at our Beverly Hills, CA office to learn more about the sinus lift procedure. Call (310) 692-7855.
Reviews
Beverly Hills Dental Health and Wellness
Caroline S. | 5 
I had to get crown lengthening surgery. I researched different procedures and didn't like the idea of going under the knife. That is how I found Dr. Moldovan who uses state of the art equipment like the Waterlase. I called her office, asked a bunch of questions, and really like that they were going to use laser instead of a knife and that recovery time was going to be so much less. I was in and out in under an hour, had no need for pain killers as I had no pain, and was able to get my crown with no trouble. Even my dentist was impressed with the results from the surgery as it made his job that much easier.
This was by far the best experience I could have hoped for. I recommend Dr. Moldovan to anyone looking for a professional who is holistic, who truly cares about her patients, and how is very gentle. Thank you Dr. Moldovan!
Beverly Hills Dental Health and Wellness
Greet I. | 5 Doctor Moldovan is one of the best periodontist I have ever encountered. I'm an entertainment journalist and travel all over the world. Recently I had a dental emergency and went to see Dr Sanda Moldovan. I was truly amazed at her professionalism and meticulous way of working. Not only does she have the best state of the art equipment available to her patients but she is also extremely well crafted and up to date with the latest dental technologies the world has to offer. Upon entering her office, I felt immediately comforted and safe with her. She is a very nurturing, warm dentist who patiently explains each and every procedure with care. She extracted my tooth and was able to immediately put a teeth implant, all this in one procedure. A few hours later, I walked out of her office relieved that my intense toothache was gone. A few days later the tissue around the implant was healed amazingly. If you ever need an excellent professional periodontist who not only knows her craft but also loves her work and patients than go and see Dr. Sanda Moldavan! I promise you, you will not regret it! Thank you Dr. Moldovan, you were a life saver.