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Sinus Lift
Making implants possible in the upper jaw
A sinus lift raises the sinus floor to develop additional bone through grafting, allowing implants to be placed in the back of the upper jaw.
Most commonly, we open the gum tissue to expose the bone, lift a small section into the sinus cavity and fill the gap with bone graft material. The body grows new bone over the following months, and then your implant can be placed.
Why it improves implant success
The graft stimulates your body to grow new bone, increasing the structural integrity behind your future implant so it holds longer and causes fewer complications. While the timeline is longer, the procedure does not cause significant discomfort for most patients.
A sinus lift may be right for you if:
- You are missing upper back teeth
- Bone height in the upper jaw is limited
- Your sinuses sit too close to the implant site
- Previous bone loss has left inadequate support