What Is a Sinus Lift?
A sinus lift—also called a sinus augmentation—is a specialized bone grafting procedure that adds bone height to the upper jaw just below your sinus cavity. It's commonly required when placing dental implants in the back upper teeth, where bone is often thin or missing entirely.
This treatment creates the space and stability needed for strong, lasting implants—even if you’ve been told you’re not a candidate.
Request a Sinus Lift Consultation TodaySinus Lift Benefits
- Allows for dental implant placement in areas lacking bone
- Improves implant success rate
- More bone = stronger long-term support
- Restores chewing function
- Enables molar tooth replacement for maximum bite efficiency
- Protects sinus cavity and facial structure
Why Would I Need a Sinus Lift?
The upper back jaw (near your molars and premolars) is one of the most common areas where bone loss occurs due to:
- Tooth loss over time
- Sinus expansion (a natural part of aging)
- Gum disease or infection
- Poor bone density from genetics or trauma
Without enough bone in this region, placing dental implants becomes risky or impossible. A sinus lift restores the necessary support—safely and predictably.
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Benefits of a Sinus
Lift
- Allows for Dental Implants in Upper Jaw
- Restores Bone Lost from Tooth Removal or Aging
- Improves Implant Longevity and Strength
- Minimally Invasive with Safe, Predictable Results
- Boosts Facial Structure and Support
How It Works
3D Imaging & Diagnosis
We use advanced CBCT scans to assess your sinus position and bone volume. This allows us to precisely plan your procedure.
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Graft Placement
We gently raise the sinus membrane and add grafting material into the space, stimulating new bone growth over the next few months. Often, we can place your dental implant at the same time as we perform the sinus lift to save you time during the healing phase.
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Healing & Integration
Once the graft integrates, your jaw will be strong enough to securely hold dental implants. As noted above, commonly we will place the dental implant during your sinus lift procedure.
What Makes
Carolina Implants Different?
- 3D Planning for Safer, More Precise Results
- Experienced Surgeons in Complex Grafting Procedures
- Comfort-First Approach with IV Sedation Options
More Bone. More Options. More Confidence.
If you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for upper implants, a sinus lift could be the simple step that changes everything.
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