Closed Sinus Elevation In the upper back area, the position of the maxillary sinus can limit our ability to place an implant of proper length. Using specially designed instruments, the sinus lining can be elevated, the area grafted, and an implant placed at the same time. In the two examples below, the white lines represent the position of the sinus both before and after a "closed sinus elevation" procedure has been performed. After 4-6 months of healing, the top of the implant(s) is exposed, and your restorative dentist can begin fabrication of the crown(s). This procedure is performed under local anesthesia in our office with your comfort in mind.
	Missing Back Teeth Before Sinus Elevation	After Sinus Elevation and Implant Placement
	Hopeless Premolers	Final Crowns Placed on Implants After Sinus Elevation
	Good Oral Hygiene: Before and AfterPeriodontal Scaling and Root PlaningConnective Tissue Graft to Cover Gum RecessionPeriodontal Plastic Surgery to Manage a Soft Tissue Ridge Defect in     preparation for a Fixed ProsthesisManaging the "Gummy Smile"Creating a New SmileFunctional Crown LengtheningGuided Bone RegenerationSingle - Stage ImplantReplacing Back Teeth with an ImplantReplacing an Upper Front Tooth with an ImplantRidge Width Augmentation in Preparation for Dental Implant PlacementClosed Sinus ElevationOpen Sinus Elevation

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