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What Is a Sinus Lift?
A sinus lift is a bone grafting procedure for the upper back jaw, usually near the molars and premolars.
When teeth have been missing in this area, the bone can shrink over time. At the same time, the sinus cavity may sit lower, leaving limited space for a dental implant.
During a sinus lift, the sinus membrane is gently lifted and bone grafting material is placed underneath it. As the area heals, new bone forms and creates stronger support for a future implant.
For many patients, a sinus lift makes implant treatment possible when there was not enough bone before.
Are You a Candidate?
Bone loss is common after molars or premolars have been missing for a long time.
A sinus lift can help create the vertical bone height needed for implant placement.
Some patients naturally have less space between the sinus and upper jaw, even before tooth loss.
If implants are part of your future smile plan, a sinus lift may be the step that helps make them possible.
Benefits of Sinus Lift
Makes Dental Implants Possible
Restores Jawbone Structure
Provides Strong Implant Support
Sinus Lift Treatment With a Clear Plan, Not Guesswork
At Livewell Dental, a sinus lift is never planned in isolation. We look at your sinus anatomy, bone levels, bite, gum health, implant position, and final restoration before recommending treatment.
Our goal is to help you understand why the procedure may be needed and how it supports a stronger, healthier, more confident smile.
Trusted by Patients Who Want Their Smile Done Right
Patients choose Livewell Dental because they want thoughtful planning and honest guidance. A sinus lift is often one step in a larger implant plan, and we take the time to make sure each step supports your final result.
Whether you have been told you do not have enough bone or you are just starting to explore dental implants, our team will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
You may need a sinus lift if there is not enough bone in the upper back jaw to safely support a dental implaint.
A sinus lift is a specific type of bone grafting. It is used in the upper back jaw when more bone height is needed near the sinus.
We use local anesthesia and a comfort-focused approach during treatment. Some soreness, swelling, or pressure afterward is normal and usually manageable with post-care instructions.
Healing time varies depending on your anatomy and the amount of grafting needed. Many patients need a few months of healing before implant placement.
Sometimes, yes. If there is enough existing bone stability, the dental implant may be placed during the same visit. If not, the graft will need time to heal first.
A sinus lift adds bone height in the upper back jaw near the sinus. Ridge augmentation rebuilds the width or shape of the jaw ridge after bone loss. Both procedures can help prepare the mouth for implants, but they solve different bone problems.