Sinus Lift

Stage 2: Sinus Lift Procedure

• Anaesthesia

The procedure will last around 60 to 90 minutes. The relevant areas will be completely numbed with a local anaesthetic so that you will not feel any pain at all during the whole procedure, solely some pressure and vibrations.

You may additionally be placed under prior IV sedation, or General Anaesthesia depending on your concerns and agreed individualised treatment plan.

• Selecting the Material of Your Grafted Bone

Your grafted bone can be obtained from one of the following sources: 

1. Your own body (either from another part of your mouth or another bone usually from the leg or hip area)
2. Another human (donated bone tissue upon death);
3. Cow bone;
4. Synthetic material such as hydroxyapatite.

• Inserting the Bone into Your Jawbone

Your surgeon will then cut the gum tissue where your back teeth are. The tissue is raised, which will expose the jaw bone underneath.

Your surgeon will cut a small circle in the bone. The bony piece is lifted into the sinus cavity space and the hole is filled with bone graft. Your surgeon will close the incision with stitches, and allow for healing.