A sinus lift is an adjunct procedure to implant placement when the existing bone height in the upper jaw is insufficient to support dental implants. In order to build up the bone tissue in the area of the molars, it may be necessary to move the sinus membrane upward slightly. There are several reasons this procedure may be necessary:

Sinus lifts have become increasingly common since the development of dental implants. Our team has extensive training and experience in the various procedures related to implant dentistry. We use advanced technology that enables us to analyze the various oral and maxillofacial structures accurately, leading to precision throughout the planning and surgical processes.

During sinus lift surgery, your experienced dentist creates a small opening in the upper jawbone that allows us to access the sinus membrane. This membrane is gently lifted up, and the space in between the lifted sinus and the jawbone is filled with tiny granules of bone-graft material. The amount of material used is dependent on the existing density and height of natural bone.

Once the upper jawbone has been sufficiently heightened, we are able to insert dental implants immediately. Our patients find this procedure beneficial to the overall success of implant treatment, and they are treated with the utmost of care using local anesthetic and sedation, leading to a pleasant, stress-free experience.