Sinus Lift: What is This?

A sinus lift is where a surgeon does not have enough bone height in the upper back jaw area to place a dental implant. To gain this bone height, bone is added into the sinus cavity (the amount of bone depends on how much bone height is needed) and can be done in various ways depending on how much bone is desired. A sinus lift is a standard procedure in someone that does not have enough bone height in the upper back jaw to place an implant and have it stable. If there is not enough bone height and an implant was placed into the sinus (which, in health if filled with air) the implant would not be stable. It is hard for air to support an implant so bone is needed. Your surgeon can give you more guidance on the particulars of your case.