A sinus lift (sinus augmentation) is a surgical procedure that raises the floor of the maxillary sinus and adds bone grafting material to the upper jaw, creating the vertical bone height required for dental implants. It is needed when the upper back teeth are missing and the sinus has expanded downward, leaving insufficient bone for safe implant placement. Dr. Naser performs the entire procedure in-house — no referrals, no second office.
Your upper back teeth — the molars and premolars — sit directly beneath the maxillary sinuses. When those teeth are lost, two things happen:
1. The jawbone begins to shrink. Bone resorption occurs at the site of any missing tooth, reducing the vertical height available for an implant.
2. The sinus expands downward. The maxillary sinus gradually drops to fill the space left by bone loss, further reducing available height.
The result: there isn't enough vertical bone to safely place a dental implant without it entering the sinus cavity. A sinus lift solves this by gently raising the sinus membrane and packing bone grafting material in the created space.
Over 4–6 months, your body replaces this material with living bone — giving us the height needed for secure, long-term implant placement.
A free consultation with 3D imaging at our Woodridge office will confirm whether a sinus lift is needed — and exactly what the procedure involves for your specific anatomy.
Dr. Naser takes a cone beam CT scan at no charge. This precisely measures your sinus height, bone volume, and anatomy — so the procedure is planned down to the millimeter before you're ever in the chair.
A small incision is made in the gum tissue at the upper molar or premolar site. Dr. Naser creates a precise opening in the bone to access the sinus membrane — the procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation available.
The sinus membrane is carefully lifted upward and away from the jaw, creating a space between the membrane and the existing bone floor.
Bone grafting material is packed into the newly created space. The incision is then closed. Most patients are back to normal activities within 2–3 days.
Your body gradually replaces the graft material with natural bone. A follow-up cone beam CT scan confirms when the bone has matured and you're ready for implant placement.
With adequate bone in place, implants are placed in the standard way. From here, your journey continues to the final crown or prosthetic — your permanent smile.
In some cases, shorter implant designs can be placed without a sinus lift. Dr. Naser reviews your 3D imaging at your free consultation and recommends the most predictable long-term option.
All-inclusive pricing, no hidden fees. Finance as part of your complete implant treatment plan.
Your free consultation includes a full exam and 3D imaging. If a sinus lift is needed, you'll know exactly what the procedure involves — before spending a dollar.