When implants are planned in the rear upper jaw, normal variations in sinus anatomy can result in insufficient bone for implant stability. A sinus lift adds bone under the lining of the sinus to allow for implant placement in areas where bone height is reduced due to enlarged sinuses.

A sinus lift, also referred to as a “sinus floor augmentation procedure”, is the practice of adding bone to your upper jaw. This is required to support the placement of dental implants in situations where there is not enough bone to hold the implants in place.