Sinus Lift
Augment Upper Jaw Bone for Posterior Implant Placement
A sinus lift (sinus augmentation) adds bone to the upper jaw in the area of molars and premolars by lifting the sinus membrane and placing bone graft material.
When Is It Needed?
Insufficient bone height in upper jaw
Large maxillary sinus
Bone loss after tooth extraction
Natural sinus anatomy
Failed previous implants
Periodontal disease
Techniques
Lateral Window
Access through side of sinus for larger grafts
Crestal Approach
Through implant site for minimal grafting
Recovery & Timeline
- • Healing period: 4-6 months
- • Implant placement after graft integration
- • Avoid blowing nose for 2 weeks
- • High success rate (over 95%)