For one of my top front teeth (#10) - extraction and insertion of dental implant with bone grafting material. Approximately 6 months later, the dentist opened up the implant and it did not integrate and therefore had to be removed. - a few months later, another dental implant was placed by an oral surgeon using some of my own jaw bone. 6 months later, the implant was uncovered and was deemed stable. A temporary crown was placed and within a few weeks, an abscess formed above the implant.
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Yes, this is normal, the sinus lift, as the name suggests will have contact to your sinus area, the dentist doing this can check if you are able to inhale and exhale through your nose, this is not only normal, but highly recommended
You will need to do a full mouth analysis diagnose and smile design, so that way it will be easier for a doctor to know how much bone left is remaining so you can have a good anchorage if there is any bone for dental implants, also if you have remaining teeth there needs to be an analysis of how...
If it is very slight it can be improved with implants most likely. I have done it for a patient before, however, you may find it feels awkward or hard to get used to a new bite.
