A sinus lift is also known as maxillary sinus floor augmentation. It is a surgical procedure done to increase the bone in the upper maxilla and the premolar and molar regions. The lower sinus membrane is lifted, and a bone graft is placed.
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Is such a high dose of Levofloxacin necessary after implant placement?
Query: Hello doctor, I have just had a sinus lift graft and implants placed. The dentist has prescribed 500 mg of Levofloxacin every 12 hours for 10 days, plus Augmentin, plus Ibuprofen and Dexamethasone. My question is whether the Levofloxacin is necessary and why is it such a high dose? I have read it sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In usual cases here, we just give Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg twice a day for a week or two which is more than enough and Levofloxacin is not required. Maybe your dentist is being extra sure that you do not get any infection at the site. The do... Read Full »
Is it necessary to get sinus lift surgery before implant placement?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a tooth pulled about six months ago and continued to have slight pain at the site. I was told today that it is because my sinuses are so low and they suggested I get a sinus lift, bone graft, and implant. I have terrible dental anxiety (my blood pressure goes up just thinking of... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, if the sinus is low, then sinus lift procedure is a must to place an implant. Without sinus lift, an implant cannot be placed. It is a surgical procedure that can be very effectively done by an oral surgeon or a trained implantologist, so you need not be so worrie... Read Full »
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