Surgical Dentistry
Sinus Lift in Fullerton, CA
Making room for implants in the upper back jaw.
The upper back jaw often has less bone than an implant needs. A sinus lift adds bone there so an implant can be placed securely.
What Is a Sinus Lift?
A sinus lift, also called a sinus augmentation, adds bone to the upper jaw in the area of the back teeth. The maxillary sinuses sit just above these teeth, and after a tooth is lost the bone below them can be too thin to hold an implant. During the procedure, the sinus membrane is gently lifted and bone graft material is placed beneath it. Over the following months, the graft becomes part of your jaw and creates a stable base for an implant. A 3D scan maps bone volume and the position of the sinus beforehand, so treatment is planned precisely.
When a Sinus Lift May Be Needed
Common reasons for adding bone in the upper back jaw.
- Thin Bone Not enough bone height under the sinus to anchor an implant.
- Long-Missing Teeth Bone that has thinned after back teeth were lost.
- Sinus Position A sinus that sits close to where an implant needs to go.
Planning and Healing
Your scan shows how much bone is available and where the sinus sits. The graft then needs time to heal before an implant is placed, and we explain the timeline for your case before treatment begins.
What to Expect
- A 3D scan of the bone and sinus
- Local anesthetic for comfort
- A healing period before the implant
- Clear aftercare instructions
Related Treatment
A sinus lift is a type of bone graft that prepares the jaw for dental implants.
The short answer
A sinus lift, or sinus augmentation, adds bone to the upper jaw in the area of the back teeth, where bone beneath the sinus is often too thin to hold an implant. The sinus membrane is gently lifted and bone graft material is placed beneath it, and over the following months the graft becomes part of the jaw. A 3D scan maps bone volume and sinus position beforehand so the treatment can be planned precisely and the healing timeline explained before it begins.
Sinus Lift FAQ
- Why would I need a sinus lift?
- The upper back jaw often has too little bone under the sinus to hold an implant. A sinus lift adds bone there. That creates a stable base for an implant.
- What happens during a sinus lift?
- The sinus membrane is gently lifted and bone graft material is placed beneath it. The area is then closed to heal. Over time the graft becomes part of your jaw.
- How long before the implant is placed?
- The graft needs time to heal before an implant goes in. Healing time varies from case to case. We will explain the timeline for your situation first.
- How do you know if I need one?
- A 3D scan maps bone volume and the position of the sinus. That shows whether there is enough bone for an implant. We go through the results with you.
Insurance & Financing
Benefits and participation vary by plan. Please contact our office so we can help you verify your coverage and understand your options before treatment.
CareCredit and Cherry are available. Terms and approval are set by each provider.