{"id":4499,"date":"2017-11-15T14:52:30","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T13:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/uk\/?page_id=4499"},"modified":"2024-11-27T10:10:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T09:10:29","slug":"sinus-lift","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-implants-cost\/sinus-lift\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinus Lift Surgery for Teeth Implants: Procedure, Costs, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being told you need a sinus lift before getting tooth implants<\/strong> may seem daunting, but there is no need to worry. It’s a relatively common restorative surgical procedure<\/a> that can make it possible for you to have implants even after suffering bone loss.<\/p>

Here you can read all about what a sinus lift for implants involves, what sinus surgery costs in the US, and what to expect afterward. Don’t miss our tips for reducing the cost of the procedure – it’s possible to save hundreds if you know how!<\/p>

What is a sinus lift?<\/h2>

It’s a surgical procedure which grafts bone to the upper jaw<\/strong> at the position of the molar and premolar teeth. The maxillary sinus membrane is lifted upwards to make space for the additional bone.<\/p>

The sinus system has several parts but it’s the maxillary sinuses which sit closest to our teeth. You might sometimes get a toothache when you have congestion or a bad cold – this is because the pressure on the sinuses transfers to the tooth roots in the upper jaw.<\/p>

The technical name for this procedure is a “maxillary sinus floor augmentation”, but you may also hear the terms “sinus augmentation” and “sinus graft” used. A specially-trained dental clinician, periodontist or oral surgeon carries out the surgery.<\/p>

Why might you need the sinus lift procedure?<\/h3>

A sinus augmentation is performed when a patient has insufficient bone<\/strong> in their upper jaw to support a dental implant<\/a>. Dental implants fuse with the jaw bone in a process called osseointegration. But this relies on there being a certain amount of bone present.<\/p>

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The maxillary sinuses (blue) are closest to the teeth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

You may need sinus lift surgery before getting implants if:<\/p>