A sinus lift in Saratoga, CA, also called a sinus augmentation, adds bone to your upper jaw near the back teeth. The lining of the sinus is carefully raised, and bone material is placed in the space beneath it. At Genuine Care Dental, Dr. Rong performs sinus lifts in-house, so your planning, procedure, and follow-up stay in one office.
The upper back jaw naturally has less bone than the rest of your mouth, and your sinuses sit just above it. A sinus lift may be recommended when:
A 3D cone beam scan shows the height of the bone under your sinus and the shape of the sinus itself. We measure before we recommend anything. Many patients have enough bone and do not need a sinus lift, and we will tell you plainly either way.
We start with an exam and a 3D scan, then explain what we found. On the day, we numb the area, raise the sinus lining, place bone material beneath it, and close the area. Your body then builds new bone there. Healing time varies from person to person, and we will map out your timeline, including when an implant can follow.
The area is numbed, so you should feel pressure but not pain. Sedation options are available if you feel anxious, and Dr. Rong provides IV sedation in-house.
Some swelling and tenderness are common for a few days. You go home with clear aftercare instructions, which usually include eating soft foods and not blowing your nose hard while the area heals. Tell us if you have allergies or sinus trouble, so we can plan around them, and we check in as you heal.
A sinus lift is one kind of bone grafting, used for the upper back jaw. Once the area has healed, it can support a dental implant, an implant bridge, or All-on-4 implants.
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Preparing for an implant takes a few steps, so we wanted each visit to feel calm from the moment you arrive. We didn't want it to feel like a dental office, so we didn't build one. Warm wood, real plants, a couch you'd actually choose to sit on, and chairs picked for comfort as much as function, all so you forget where you actually are.
Dr. Rong and Mia lead our practice with an expert team, and Dr. Rong treats implants and IV sedation in-house. You will be heard, never hurried.
Bring your worries and we will bring an anxiety blanket, a calming aroma, a neck pillow, lip balm, and dark sunglasses. Watch a show on the screens, charge your phone for free, and enjoy the coffee bar.
“Too often I see patients go into an office and they're just seen as a set of teeth with no person behind them. I want to know not only what our patients need, but also what they want, in terms of their health, their looks, and how they feel.”
– Dr. Rong, owner
“I absolutely would recommend Genuine Care, and I have already done so many times.”
– Amy, patient
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