Sinus lift is a surgical procedure which aims to increase the amount of bone between the root of upper premolars and molars and the floor of the maxillary sinus. This procedure is done to ensure thick adequate amount of bone to support an implant. This procedure is performed by surgeon or dental specialist in the clinic under local anesthesia.
Sinus lift procedure
Cut incision at the premolar area
Raise the tissue to expose the bone
A small window is opened in the bone
Gently pushing the sinus membrane up and away from the jaw bone
Packing the bone-graft into the space where the sinus was
