━ Sinus lifts in Birmingham
Building bone
for implants.
When the upper back jaw lacks height for an implant, a sinus lift can create the bone needed. Our Birmingham team explains why it is recommended and what it involves.
━ Purpose
Increase upper jaw bone height
━ When
Before or with implant placement
━ Planning
3D imaging required
━ Location
Erdington, Birmingham
━ Why it may be needed
Space above
the back teeth.
The sinus sits above the upper back teeth, and bone height there often reduces after tooth loss. A sinus lift raises the sinus membrane and places graft material so an implant can be supported.
Missing upper back teeth
Reduced bone height on a scan
Long-standing gaps in the upper jaw
Planning an upper implant
━ What to expect
A step towards implant treatment.
A sinus lift is preparatory surgery, planned as part of your wider implant treatment.
Assessment
Graft material
Bone or a bone substitute is placed to increase height gradually.
Healing time
Implant placement
Once healed, the implant can be placed into the augmented bone.
Combined approach
Where bone height is borderline, lifting and placement may be done together.
Aftercare
Clear post-operative advice reduces the risk of complications.
━ Suitability, treatment & aftercare
What a sinus lift involves.
Consultation
Your dentist reviews imaging and discusses whether grafting is necessary.
Plan and risks
Benefits, risks, alternatives and costs are explained in writing beforehand.
The procedure, healing and review
The lift is carried out under local anaesthetic and the site closed and dressed.
Healing is monitored, then implant treatment continues as planned.
━ Sinus lifts fees
Sinus lift costs, itemised.
Fees depend on your individual needs and the treatment agreed. Everything is confirmed in writing after your assessment.
Sinus lift
Creating additional bone height for an upper implant
Quoted after assessment
CBCT scan & implant consultation
3D scan and consultation – deducted from your implant fee if you go ahead
£150
Implant and crown
Placed after or alongside grafting where suitable
From £2,350
Guide prices only. Your exact fees are confirmed in a written treatment plan following examination.
━ Your treatment
Explained before it is agreed.
01
Consultation
Your dentist reviews imaging and discusses whether grafting is necessary.
02
Plan and risks
Benefits, risks, alternatives and costs are explained in writing beforehand.
03
The procedure
The lift is carried out under local anaesthetic and the site closed and dressed.
04
Healing and review
Healing is monitored, then implant treatment continues as planned.
━ Questions answered
Sinus lifts FAQs.
Straightforward answers to the questions patients in Birmingham ask us most often.
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic. Swelling and discomfort for a few days afterwards is common and managed with the advice and medication provided.
Healing usually takes several months, though in some cases the implant can be placed at the same time. Your dentist will confirm which applies.
As with any surgery there are risks, including infection or perforation of the sinus membrane. These are explained fully before you consent.
Shorter implants, different implant positions, a bridge or a denture may be alternatives. Your dentist will discuss all reasonable options.
Yes. We are based in Erdington and see patients from across Birmingham, including Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding areas.
Told you need more bone?
Contact our Birmingham team for an assessment and a clear explanation of your grafting options.
