What Do I Need a Sinus Lift?
The first step in the sinus lift procedure is scheduling an initial evaluation to determine whether you require a sinus lift procedure and to create a detailed treatment plan designed to meet your specific needs. During this initial evaluation, we will thoroughly examine your oral health to determine any underlying conditions that need to be addressed and take diagnostic images with a 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan, which will provide us with 3D images of your bone, nerve pathways, soft tissues, and teeth. This information will allow us to determine the measurements of existing bone and the health of your sinus cavity.
Following this evaluation, a follow-up appointment will be scheduled. To ensure that our patients are as comfortable as possible, we proudly provide free Wi-Fi for your tablet, phone, or computer, as well as complimentary beverages, comfortable reclining chairs, blankets, and neck pillows. Our Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are also certified to safely administer all types of sedation, including intravenous (IV) anesthesia. One of the benefits associated with this type of sedation is that you will likely not even remember the procedure being performed.
Steps Involved in the Sinus Lift Procedure
As soon as dental sedation and a local anesthetic have been administered and you are comfortable, the sinus lift procedure will begin with a member of our staff making a tiny incision into your gums, which will provide access to your sinus membrane. Next, we will lift the membrane up, creating just enough space to place the bone graft. Once in place, we will conclude the procedure by stitching up your gums and cleaning the surgical site. Though not always a viable option, when possible we will also place the dental implant following placement of the bone graft using a protocol invented by our team called the crestal sinus lift; however, application of this procedure will be on a case by case basis.
For all other patients, it will take several months for the bone graft to regenerate the amount of bone necessary to support an implant. We will continue to monitor this regeneration process, and as soon as we are satisfied that enough bone has been regenerated, your dental implant can be placed.
Cost of Sinus Lift
The cost of having a sinus lift performed will vary depending on the severity of your case and whether additional procedures are necessary; however, please know that at Coastal Jaw Surgery, we are committed to providing you with high-quality oral care in a manner that meets your unique budget and needs, which is why we offer the following financing options:
- Carecredit® Healthcare Financing (interest free financing for dental care)
- GreenSky® Patient Financing
- Lending Club Patient Financing
Contact Coastal Jaw Surgery
As leaders in the field of implant dentistry, we proudly offer consultations for patients interested in seeing if dental implants are a viable solution for them. To schedule an appointment for a sinus lift and/or consultation for dental implants, or if you have any questions about the sinus lift and dental implant process, contact us today at (866) 798-5659, or fill out our online form at https://coastaljaw.com/contact-us//
At Coastal Jaw Surgery, we are committed to improving your oral health, aesthetic appearance of your smile, and overall quality of life!