Will implants be effective if they are going into your sinuses?

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I want to have mini implants on top for dentures, my dentist is saying they won't work because they are going into sinius.  is this true?Mini implants would they hold if they are going in your sinus or is it a bad ideal I can't not afford a sinus lift or bone grafting I am getting snap in lower jaw and I wanted the same on top I had to borrow for the work to be done so that's why I can not a aford any thing else is there any thig else I can do thank u

Michael Tam, BDS · Answer

If even the mini
implants will go into your sinus, then it sounds like you are in need of a
serious sinus lift procedure before any type of implant can be placed. Implants
must never perforate the sinus cavity, otherwise you will find the implant
failing, and experience severe complications. If you are going to invest in the
treatment, you want it done correctly, not in a way that will cause pain and
loss of the implant.

Keith Blankenship, DDS · Answer

Implants should not ever be associated with the sinus.  They can be close to the sinus but not go into it!  It wil lbecome a failure.  They can get infection around them as well as the implant needs sufficient bone strength and support for the implant to remain stable. If your dentist is suggesting this then you should reconsider.  If you are pushing your dentist to do this to save money, then you should find another alternative to mini-implants.  They are not hoghly recommended anyway unless it is short term. Good luck to you.

Victor Sanz, DDS · Answer

An implant, mini or regular, needs to be surrounded by bone. An implant perforating your sinus more than >3mm may cause chronic sinusitis.  I recommend you get a regular upper denture until you can have the sinus grafting.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

First of all, dental implants should never reach the sinus. Mini dental implants are shorter than regular implants, and they will never reach your sinus cavity when properly placed. I have placed Mini Dental Implants with Snap On Dentures (mini dental implant retained dentures). If you are looking for a strong bite and looking to get rid of dentures glue, the Snap on Dentures are a great option for you. Hope this helps.

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