Sinus Lifting
Create bone in the upper jaw to make implants possible.
Save up to 70% vs the UK & Germany
- Stay in Istanbul
- 2-3 days
- Time in theatre
- 90 min
- Anaesthesia
- Local anaesthetic
- Back to work
- 3 days
- Full result
- 6 months
Overview
A sinus lift adds bone beneath the sinus in the upper jaw, where natural bone is often too thin for implants. It gently raises the sinus membrane and places graft material, making implants possible at the back of the upper jaw.
Benefits
- Enables implants in the upper back jaw
- Adds height to thin sinus-area bone
- A routine, predictable procedure
- Restores full chewing on both sides
Who is this treatment for?
Usually suitable
- Implants planned in the upper back jaw where the bone under the sinus is too thin
- Healthy sinuses, with no chronic congestion and no recent infection
- Patients able to wait 4–6 months and to follow the instruction not to blow their nose
Needs assessment first
- Chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps or a marked deviated septum, which need an ENT opinion first
- Smokers, in whom the sinus membrane heals noticeably worse
- Active infection in the upper back teeth or in the sinus itself
Final suitability is decided by your consultant after examination and imaging in Istanbul.
Your treatment, step by step
- 01
CT planning
Imaging measures the available bone and the sinus position.
- 02
Sinus access
The sinus membrane is carefully lifted under local anaesthetic.
- 03
Graft placement
Bone graft is added to create the height needed for an implant.
- 04
Healing & implant
After healing, implants are placed into the new bone.
Aftercare & long-term tips
Avoid blowing your nose forcefully, sneeze with your mouth open and follow your medication plan while the area heals.
First 24 hours
Stick to soft, lukewarm foods and drinks; avoid very hot or hard items while any numbness or sensitivity settles.
First few days
Ease back into normal eating as sensitivity fades — usually within a few days.
Long term
Eat normally and protect your result with the simple habits below.
Do
- Brush twice a day and floss daily
- Attend your regular check-ups and cleanings
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth
- Keep the area clean and rinse as advised
Avoid
- Biting very hard objects — ice, pen lids, shells
- Opening bottle or soda caps with your teeth
- Too many hard nuts or sticky, chewy sweets
- Smoking and staining drinks in the first days
What's included
- Free consultation & treatment plan
- Treatment by specialist dentists
- 5-star hotel accommodation
- Private VIP airport transfers
- Personal translator & 24/7 support
- Aftercare & treatment guarantee
Risks and an honest expectation
The complication specific to this operation is a tear of the sinus membrane as it is lifted; small tears are repaired during the same procedure, while a large one means the graft is postponed and repeated later. Sinus infection, graft particles migrating into the sinus, a blocked nose, nosebleed, swelling and bruising can follow. A CT scan maps the membrane and any bony septa beforehand, an ENT referral is made when the sinus is not healthy, and you are given clear instructions not to blow your nose while it heals.
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