Sinus Lift Newmarket

Because of where the sinus sits. The maxillary sinus is an air space above your upper back teeth, and in many people — especially after an upper tooth has been missing for a while — only a thin layer of bone separates it from the mouth. An implant placed there would not have enough bone around it and could extend into the sinus. A sinus lift gently raises the sinus floor and adds bone beneath it, creating the height an implant needs to be placed safely and stay stable.

The procedure is performed with local anaesthesia, so the area is numb while your dentist works. Afterwards, the most common experiences are a feeling of pressure or congestion, some swelling, and soreness in the area for several days — usually managed with the medication guidance and aftercare instructions we give you. We will not promise a pain-free procedure or recovery, because experiences vary; what we can promise is that you will know what to expect before you start, and that you can call us if anything feels wrong. Pain that gets worse after the first few days, fever, or persistent nosebleeds should always be reported to us promptly.

There are two different timelines, and honest answers separate them. The recovery you feel — soreness, swelling, getting back to your normal routine — is usually a matter of one to two weeks. The healing that matters for the implant takes longer: the graft needs time to integrate with your bone and mature, which typically takes four to six months and sometimes longer, depending on how much bone was added. Your dentist confirms readiness with imaging before placing the implant, rather than relying on a fixed number of months.

You cannot tell on your own — it is decided from imaging. At your assessment, your dentist reviews imaging that shows exactly how much bone height you have and where your sinus floor sits. If there is enough bone, no lift is recommended. If there is not, you will be shown the measurement and the reasoning, and you can compare the options — a lift, a shorter implant where the bone allows, or a different way of replacing the tooth — before deciding anything.

The same four families of material used in bone grafting generally: your own bone (autograft), processed human donor bone (allograft), animal-derived bone, usually bovine (xenograft), and synthetic substitutes (alloplast). Donor and animal materials are carefully processed and sterilised before use. Your dentist will tell you which material is recommended for your case and why — the choice depends mainly on the volume of bone being added.

Plan on roughly one to two hours at the clinic, depending on whether one side or both sides are being treated and on the complexity of your case. That includes numbing, the procedure itself, and going through your aftercare instructions before you leave. You will go home the same day.

Usually, no — and it is important to hear that plainly. In most cases the graft needs several months to integrate before it can hold an implant. There is an exception: when enough of your own bone remains to stabilise an implant from day one, the lift and the implant can occasionally be done in the same visit. That decision is made from your imaging, case by case — it is never promised in advance, because placing an implant into an immature graft is how implants fail.

Yes, and they deserve a fair hearing. If your remaining bone is close to sufficient, a shorter implant may work. A bridge or a removable denture can replace the missing tooth without any grafting, with their own trade-offs in durability and effect on neighbouring teeth. And doing nothing for now is also an option some patients choose, understanding that bone in the area will continue to shrink slowly. At your consultation your dentist will lay out which of these are realistic for your jaw — with the honest pros and cons of each — and the choice stays yours.

We do not publish a price, because the cost depends on your case: one side or both, the amount and type of graft material, and whether the lift is combined with implant placement or staged separately. After your assessment and imaging, your dentist confirms the cost of your recommended plan with you at the visit, before anything begins, and explains what staging the treatment would look like. You will never be asked to commit without knowing the plan and the confirmed cost.

In the situation this page is about — a lift performed so that a dental implant can be placed — generally no: dental implants are not part of standard coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), and preparatory implant surgery follows the same position. Private insurance plans differ, so bring your plan details and we will help you check. Where the CDCP does apply to a patient’s other care, eligibility and coverage are always assessed first, and coverage follows the CDCP fee guide, which may not match the clinic’s full fee. Official details: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan.html