{"id":119,"date":"2025-11-20T12:48:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T12:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conestogaoms.com\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2025-12-18T17:04:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:04:11","slug":"will-you-need-a-sinus-lift-before-getting-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conestogaoms.com\/blog\/will-you-need-a-sinus-lift-before-getting-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Will You Need a Sinus Lift Before Getting Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A sinus lift is a specialized procedure that some patients need before getting dental implants. It increases the amount of bone in the rear of the upper jaw, creating a sturdy foundation for implant posts that act as new tooth roots. Not all patients need a sinus lift prior to implant placement, but will you? How does the procedure actually work? Read on to find answers to these questions and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sinus Lift Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For dental implants<\/a> to succeed, they must bond firmly to the jawbone through a natural process called osseointegration<\/em>, in which the bone grows and bonds directly to the surface of the dental implant. The osseointegration process provides the implant with the necessary stability and strength to function like a natural tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some patients who are missing upper back teeth lack sufficient bone height to support an implant. Bone loss in this area can occur for a variety of reasons, including long-term tooth loss, infection, trauma, or naturally thin bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sinus lift adds bone height in this part of the jaw by gently elevating the sinus membrane and creating space where new bone can solidify. Bone grafting material, enriched with growth factors, is then placed to fill the void and promote new bone growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How a Sinus Lift Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step is a consultation with a board-certified oral surgeon. They\u2019ll take detailed images to evaluate your anatomy and bone density to determine if a sinus lift is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The procedure itself involves a few basic steps and may vary depending on your specific treatment needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n