What is an Osteotome Sinus Lift Procedure?
Unlocking Your Smile: Demystifying the Osteotome Sinus Lift Procedure Ever heard someone talk about getting dental implants, only to mention a hurdle like "not enough bone"? It's a surprisingly common issue, especially in the upper jaw where our maxillary sinuses – those air-filled spaces behind your cheekbones – can sometimes steal the show. When you lose a tooth in that area, the bone underneath can resorb, or shrink away, leaving a pretty shallow foundation for an implant. That's where a sinus lift comes in, and today, we're going to chat about one particular technique that's often a real game-changer: the osteotome sinus lift procedure. ...