Getting dental implants to replace missing teeth has become a norm these days. Some people fear that getting dental implants can cause sinus problems. Is there any truth to it? Here is a discussion on dental implants and sinus issues.
Do all dental implants cause sinus problems?
The answer is a clear NO. Getting sinus problems due to dental implants is a very rare problem. As a matter of fact, they are caused only in a tiny minuscule of cases. It is possible to get sinus problems or sinus infections only because the dental implants impinge into the sinus cavity. This can only happen if there is an error in the placement of the dental implant. In modern implantology, all these errors are eliminated because of the precision with which the dental implants are surgically placed.
Dental Implants moving towards the Sinus
In some people when they lose their teeth and do not get a dental implant immediately, the floor of the sinus can drop down leaving little room for the dental implant placement. Commonly, the bone near the missing teeth will resorb. Because the floor has come down, when placing dental implants in such areas, a procedure called sinus lift is done. The addition of a bone graft in this procedure increases the bone height to place a dental implant. This procedure provides for enough jaw bone so that the dental implants can be placed securely on them. This is done to ensure that the implant does not move into the sinus area and cause any future problems. For them, short dental implants are given depending on the available bone.
Only when a dental implant is positioned in a space that lacks sufficient jaw bone and the implant sticks upwards within the sinuses air cavity, which in any case is a rarity, and the infection develops overtime only. Even if a sinus infection develops, there is no need to panic. Such sinus issues can be resolved if timely treatments are given.
So do not bother about a rare condition that might occur when you get dental implants. Dental implants are indeed a boon to replace the missing teeth and be aware that they are as good as natural teeth. The benefits of getting dental implants greatly outweigh the rare problems they can cause.
