Sinus Augmentation in Raleigh & Wake Forest, NC

The upper back jaw often lacks the bone height needed for implants, because the sinus cavity sits close and bone shrinks after tooth loss.

A sinus augmentation gently lifts the sinus membrane and adds bone graft material below it, building up enough bone to support an implant.

After healing, your dentist assesses whether the site is ready for implant placement.

The sinus sits above the upper back teeth. When the bone beneath it is too shallow for the planned implant, a sinus lift may create more space for graft material. Imaging helps your clinician assess the available bone and sinus anatomy.

Ask whether augmentation and implant placement would be separate stages or could be combined in your situation. The answer depends on the available bone and treatment plan. Confirm who will provide treatment and whether specialist evaluation is appropriate.

Discuss sinus symptoms, previous sinus procedures, medications, and medical history during your consultation. Compare the complete implant pathway with suitable alternatives before committing. The AAOMS sinus augmentation guide explains the general purpose of this procedure.

Your treating team should give you procedure-specific instructions for mouth care, sinus precautions, activity, and medication. Confirm when to call with concerns and when you will be seen again. Do not substitute a general extraction handout for the instructions for your sinus procedure.

Feeling comfortable does not establish that the graft is ready for an implant. Follow-up assessments guide the next stage. Ask how healing progress will be checked and what could change the expected schedule.

Request an estimate that separates imaging, augmentation, graft material, sedation if selected, and later implant and restoration costs. Confirm insurance benefits and any costs associated with additional visits. Our bone grafting page provides more questions to bring to your consultation.