Your dentist has told you that you will need a sinus lift before the implant can be placed. You may never have heard of this procedure before \u2014 and the prospect of another operation is making you nervous. That is a perfectly natural reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In reality, sinus lift is one of the most common preparatory procedures in implantology \u2014 thousands are carried out in the Czech Republic every year, and a 15-year study published in BioMed Research International (2023) confirmed a success rate of over 97 %. The following lines will explain exactly what awaits you, how the procedure is performed and what recovery looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A sinus lift (maxillary augmentation) is a surgical procedure that increases the volume of bone tissue in the area of the upper back teeth. Above the roots of these teeth lies the maxillary sinus. When you lose a tooth, the bone beneath this sinus gradually diminishes \u2014 the bone tissue resorbs because nothing is loading it any longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safe anchoring of a dental implant requires a minimum bone height of 8 to 10 mm. If the bone does not reach this minimum, the implant would not have sufficient support. A sinus lift adds the missing bone and creates the conditions for reliable implant placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roughly one in four patients who needs an implant in the upper jaw will encounter a sinus lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The choice of method depends on how much bone needs to be added \u2014 this is shown precisely by a CBCT examination (3D X-ray).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The closed sinus lift<\/strong> is the less invasive option for a mild bone deficit (5 to 9 mm of bone remaining). The procedure is performed through the implant socket itself, allows bone augmentation of 2 to 4 mm and takes 30 to 45 minutes. The implant is often placed at the same time \u2014 everything is done in a single session, with healing taking 3 to 4 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The open sinus lift<\/strong> is chosen when the deficit is greater (less than 5 mm of bone). The surgeon creates a window in the lateral wall of the jaw, gently lifts the Schneiderian membrane and places bone material into the resulting space. This approach allows augmentation of up to 10 to 15 mm and takes 60 to 90 minutes. The implant is placed only after healing, 4 to 6 months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Material:<\/strong> Most often a bovine bone substitute (xenograft) or synthetic materials. A systematic review in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants (2024) confirmed the reliability of all available options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before the procedure:<\/strong> CBCT examination, consultation with the surgeon, instructions on how to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Course of an open sinus lift:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The whole procedure takes 60 to 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first 1 to 3 days:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Healing rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Perforation of the Schneiderian membrane is the most frequent issue, occurring in 8 to 24 % of cases depending on the technique used, and it can be addressed directly during the procedure. Sinusitis appears in less than 5 % of patients and is treated with antibiotics. Wound infection occurs in fewer than 2 % of cases and is managed with antibiotics and local care. Failed integration of the augmentation is reported in less than 3 % of cases and is resolved by repeating the augmentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall success rate:<\/strong> 97.2 % after 15 years (BioMed Research International, 2023). A meta-analysis in The Journal of the Indian Prosthodontic Society (2022) confirmed comparable success rates for both methods \u2013 96.9 % for the open technique and 97.0 % for the closed one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sinus lift may sound like a complicated procedure, but in reality it is a routine intervention with a success rate of over 97 %. It is performed on an outpatient basis under local anaesthesia, and most patients return to their usual activities within a week. The key factors are accurate diagnostics (CBCT), an experienced surgeon and adherence to post-operative recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have it assessed whether you actually need maxillary augmentation in the first place. Book a consultation with a CBCT examination \u2014 we will explain everything to you before you make the decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You feel nothing during the procedure thanks to anaesthesia. Afterwards, there is more of a sensation of pressure and swelling, peaking on day 2 to 3. Most patients manage with ibuprofen. If you suffer from anxiety, sedation analgesia is also an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A closed sinus lift takes 3 to 4 months, an open one 4 to 6 months. The whole process from augmentation to crown takes 9 to 12 months. You can return to normal activities within a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common complication is perforation of the membrane \u2014 with the piezoelectric technique this occurs in 8 % of cases (International Journal of Implant Dentistry, 2018). Even when it happens, in most cases the surgeon addresses it on the spot. The overall success rate exceeds 97 %.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In cases of mild deficit (5 to 8 mm of bone), short implants or a change in implant placement away from the problem area may be the solution. The CBCT examination is what decides.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Your dentist has told you that you will need a sinus lift before the implant can be placed. You may never have heard of this procedure before \u2014 and the prospect of another operation is making you nervous. That is a perfectly natural reaction. In reality, sinus lift is one of the most common preparatory […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2514,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nezarazene"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2515"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2515\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2520,"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2515\/revisions\/2520"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How a sinus lift is performed step by step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Recovery after a sinus lift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Risks and complications \u2013 the real numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Summary \u2013 a sinus lift is a path to the implant, not an obstacle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is a sinus lift painful?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How long does healing take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can a sinus lift develop complications?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is there an alternative to a sinus lift?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n