3D Assessment
CBCT imaging is used to evaluate sinus anatomy and available bone.
IMPLANT SURGERY · SINUS LIFT
Create the bone height. Build stable support.
When there is not enough bone beneath the maxillary sinus to support an implant in the upper back jaw, sinus lift surgery can create the additional vertical space required.
The sinus membrane is carefully elevated and the newly created space is filled with bone-grafting material so the area can develop a stronger foundation for implant treatment.
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WHY A SINUS LIFT MAY BE NEEDED
The implant needs bone.
The upper jaw can lose height.
The maxillary sinuses sit above the upper premolars and molars. After tooth loss, the supporting bone can resorb while the sinus cavity may expand downward.
This can leave too little bone height for predictable implant placement. A sinus lift rebuilds that vertical foundation by creating grafted space beneath the sinus membrane.
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Insufficient Bone Height
Upper posterior implant sites may lack enough vertical bone for stable support.
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Bone Loss After Tooth Loss
The ridge can gradually resorb after upper molars or premolars are lost.
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Sinus Expansion
The sinus cavity may extend downward and reduce the remaining implant space.
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Foundation for Implants
Augmentation creates additional bone volume for future or simultaneous implant placement.
GENTLE MEMBRANE ELEVATION
Create space
without compromising the sinus.
A small access is created through the gum and lateral sinus wall. The delicate sinus membrane is carefully elevated to create a protected space between the membrane and the remaining jawbone.
That space is then filled with grafting material that acts as a scaffold while the body forms new bone during healing.
BIOCOMPATIBLE BONE GRAFTING
A scaffold today.
Your bone over time.
Samarani Clinic's current sinus-lift protocol describes the use of biocompatible graft materials that may be synthetic, donor-derived or obtained from the patient's own bone.
During the healing phase, the graft supports natural bone formation so the treated area can develop greater height and density.
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CBCT · 3D PLANNING
Map the sinus.
Measure the bone.
Plan before surgery.
Samarani Clinic uses 3D Cone Beam CT imaging to study sinus anatomy, remaining bone height and nearby structures before surgery.
This allows the surgical plan to be adapted to the patient's anatomy rather than relying on a standardized approach.
THE SINUS LIFT JOURNEY
Four stages.
One stronger foundation.
Membrane Elevation
The sinus membrane is carefully raised to create additional vertical space.
Bone Grafting
The new space is filled with graft material to support bone formation.
Healing & Integration
The graft integrates over the following months before or around implant treatment.
SINUS LIFT + IMPLANT
Sometimes staged.
Sometimes combined.
When enough existing bone remains to achieve initial implant stability, the dental implant may sometimes be placed during the same surgery as the sinus lift.
In other cases, the grafted site is allowed to heal first and the implant is placed later. The decision depends on bone quantity, anatomy and clinical stability.
WHEN IT IS USED
Specifically for the
upper back jaw.
Sinus lift surgery is used when implants are planned in the upper premolar or molar region and the available bone beneath the sinus is insufficient.
It is not required for every upper-jaw implant case. The need, technique and timing are determined from the clinical examination and 3D imaging.
25+ YEARS OF COMPLEX IMPLANT SURGERY
Advanced anatomy.
Experienced hands.
Samarani Clinic brings more than 25 years of experience in complex implantology and oral surgery to sinus augmentation cases.
The procedure is planned around the patient's anatomy, available bone and long-term implant strategy, with 3D imaging used to guide surgical decision-making.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before your
sinus lift.
What is a sinus lift?
A sinus lift, also called sinus augmentation, is a bone-grafting procedure that increases bone height beneath the maxillary sinus so the upper back jaw can support dental implants.
Why might I need one?
It may be recommended when there is not enough vertical bone beneath the sinus because of natural anatomy, bone resorption after tooth loss or expansion of the sinus cavity.
How is the sinus membrane treated?
The membrane is carefully elevated to create space for bone-grafting material while preserving the sinus itself.
Can the implant be placed at the same time?
Sometimes. Samarani Clinic states that simultaneous implant placement may be possible when enough existing bone remains to provide initial implant stability. Other cases require a staged approach.
How is the procedure planned?
The clinic uses 3D Cone Beam CT imaging to evaluate bone height, sinus anatomy and nearby structures before surgery.
TOLD YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH BONE?
Rebuild the foundation.
Reconsider your implant options.
Book an implant consultation to determine whether sinus augmentation can create the bone support needed for your upper-jaw implant plan.
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