Sinus Lift (Bone Augmentation)

A sinus lift is a bone-augmentation procedure that increases the amount of bone in the upper jaw so that a dental implant can be placed securely. When the floor of the maxillary sinus sits too low or there is too little bone height, the dentist raises the sinus membrane and adds grafting material to create a stable foundation. At DENS Stomatologia it is offered as part of implant planning where the upper back jaw lacks sufficient bone for implants.

A sinus lift, or sinus augmentation, is a procedure used in the upper back jaw, where the maxillary sinus often limits the amount of bone available for a dental implant. If there is not enough bone height between the top of the jaw and the floor of the sinus, an implant placed there would lack stability. To solve this, the dentist gently lifts the membrane lining the sinus and places bone-grafting material in the space created, which over a healing period matures into bone capable of supporting an implant. At DENS Stomatologia the sinus lift is planned as part of the wider implant pathway and is carried out under local anaesthetic. Depending on the case, an implant may be placed at the same time as the augmentation or after the grafted area has healed, which can take several months. The practice also offers bone reconstruction for other sites where the ridge is too narrow or has resorbed, using a similar grafting approach to rebuild the area before implants. Because these are preparatory procedures, they are assessed and priced separately from the implant and its crown. The dentist explains whether augmentation is necessary in your case, the likely timeline, and the aftercare involved, and reviews your general health and suitability before treatment. Some swelling and discomfort afterwards is normal and is managed with the guidance provided.