If you have compromised or lost bone in the upper jaw, you may need a sinus lift to create a stable foundation for placing a dental implant. Also called sinus augmentation, sinus lift surgery will improve the stability of your upper jaw and the sinuses on either side of your nose. The goal of this type of oral surgery is to create more space in the upper jaw and to strengthen existing bone tissue for placing an implant. To accomplish this, we will effectively “lift” the sinus area that is in the back of the mouth above your molars and support it with new bone that is grafted. The new bone may be taken from your healthy bone in the area being treated or we may use a biocompatible product. The sinus lift is completed in a single visit and will support the best possible outcome for replacing missing teeth with a dental implant.