Sinus Lift

A sinus lift is often required as a first step when placing a dental implant in the back of your upper jaw. When teeth are lost, bone in that area naturally shrinks or reabsorbs over time. Consequently, your sinuses expand to occupy the void space where the bone used to be. Because there is insufficient bone available to securely place the dental implant, the sinuses must be lifted to create space for placing additional bone in that area.