Sinus Lift Surgery

Essential procedure to increase bone height in the upper jaw when the sinus cavity is too close to the jaw for safe implant placement. Multiple techniques available for different situations.

3 Techniques

4-12 Month Healing

90-95% Success

Sinus lift surgery illustration showing sinus membrane elevation

When is Sinus Lift Necessary?

Required Situations

Less than 4-5mm bone height remaining
Upper back teeth (molars and premolars)
Long-term tooth loss causing bone resorption
Large sinus cavities
Previous sinus surgery

Minimum Requirements

At least 3-4mm existing bone
Healthy sinus membrane
No active sinus infections
Good overall health
Adequate bone width

Sinus Lift Techniques

Internal Sinus Lift

Less invasive procedure performed simultaneously with implant placement

Healing: 6-9 months

$1,000 - $2,500

Advantages

Minimally invasive
Adds 1-3mm additional height

Best For

Slight to moderate bone deficiency

External Sinus Lift

Traditional approach with larger bone grafting for significant bone loss

Healing: 6-12 months

$2,500 - $5,000

Advantages

More invasive
Adds 4-8mm additional height

Best For

Severe bone deficiency

Balloon Sinus Lift

Modern technique using balloon to gently lift sinus membrane

Healing: 4-8 months

$1,500 - $3,500

Advantages

Minimally invasive
Adds 2-6mm additional height

Best For

Moderate bone deficiency

Sinus Lift Procedure Timeline

Pre-Surgical Planning

3D imaging and sinus evaluation to determine the best approach and technique

1-2 weeks

Sinus Membrane Elevation

Careful lifting of the sinus membrane to create space for bone graft material

30-90 minutes

Bone Graft Placement

Insertion of bone graft material into the created space

Part of surgery

Healing Period

Bone regeneration and sinus healing before implant placement

4-12 months

Implant Placement

Dental implant insertion into the newly formed bone

1-2 hours