MAINLINE DENTAL ARTS
Main Line Dental Arts is a premier specialty periodontal and dental implant practice in Narberth, PA. Dedicated to restoring and preserving your oral health with compassionate, cutting-edge care.
Main Line Dental Arts is a premier specialty periodontal and dental implant practice in Narberth, PA. Dedicated to restoring and preserving your oral health with compassionate, cutting-edge care.
Building Bone Height in the Upper Jaw for Secure, Long-Lasting Dental Implants
The upper back jaw (maxilla) is one of the most challenging regions for dental implant placement. When upper molars or premolars are missing, the surrounding bone quickly shrinks, while the maxillary sinus cavity naturally expands downward into the empty space (a biological process called sinus pneumatization).
If the remaining bone floor beneath the sinus is too thin (often only 1 to 4 millimeters thick), there is inadequate bone height to hold a dental implant securely. A Sinus Lift (sinus augmentation) is a routine, highly predictable periodontal surgical procedure that gently elevates the sinus membrane and places bone graft material into the floor of the sinus.
At Main Line Dental Arts, our periodontal specialists perform both lateral window and crestal (osteotome) sinus lifts with 3D CBCT guidance and PRF growth factors, creating ample bone height so you can receive lifetime dental implants.
You may benefit from this treatment if you experience any of the following:
We verify sinus health, membrane thickness, and airway patency, ruling out any active sinusitis before measuring exact vertical bone deficiency.
Under local anesthesia and optional sedation, a small window is made, and the delicate Schneiderian sinus membrane is carefully elevated without perforation.
Mineralized bone graft particulate blended with PRF growth factors is placed into the floor beneath the elevated membrane, adding 5 to 10mm of vertical height.
Over 4 to 6 months, the graft converts into dense living bone. (In cases with moderate initial bone, the implant can even be placed simultaneously!).
Enables patients previously denied dental implants to receive permanent upper teeth.
Restores vertical jaw volume, supporting youthful mid-face facial contours.
Backed by clinical literature with over 95% long-term implant survival rates.
Small elevations can be done directly through the implant osteotomy hole without an incision window.
Practical instructions to ensure an anxiety-free visit and smooth, rapid healing.
What to expect from your initial specialist consultation through complete recovery.
Careful clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, and personalized treatment sequencing.
Minimally invasive microsurgical procedure with gentle local anesthesia and sedation support.
Structured recovery protocol, proactive post-op care calls, and dietary guidance.
Follow-up confirmation and ongoing preventative care coordinated with your primary dentist.
Periodontists undergo 3 additional years of accredited university surgical residency beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on jawbone biology, tissue regeneration, and micro-precision implant placement. We partner closely with your family dentist to deliver lasting clinical excellence.
Our board-certified periodontists, Dr. Borguet, Dr. Hodgson, and Dr. Susanin, are here to help restore your oral health with compassionate, personalized care.
