Sinus Lift · Virginia Beach, VA
What a sinus lift does — and when you may not need one.
When the sinus has expanded into the space where upper implants would anchor — common after losing upper back teeth — a sinus lift can rebuild that height. It isn’t a requirement of full-arch treatment: in many cases Dr. Hogan places zygomatic or other remote-anchorage implants instead, avoiding sinus grafting entirely.
How it works
A small window. A gentle lift. Lasting bone.
Dr. Hogan accesses the sinus through a small window in the bone, gently lifts the sinus membrane, and packs bone graft material into the space created beneath it. Over the 4 to 9 months that follow, that graft matures into solid bone in the premolar and molar areas of your upper jaw.
The result is permanent: enough bone height to place upper implants that would otherwise be impossible, supporting your full-arch restoration for the long term.
~1 week
Typical recovery from the procedure itself.
4–9 months
Healing and maturation time before implants are placed in the new bone.
High
Success rates — sinus lifts are a well-established, predictable part of implant dentistry.
Part of a bigger plan
Never a detour. Always a step.
At Full Implant Choice, a sinus lift is never assumed — your 3D imaging decides whether one is even needed, and many upper-jaw cases skip it through remote-anchorage placement. When it is part of your plan, it’s one step in your complete full-arch roadmap, included in your consultation cost — with the final smile designed first and every stage and timeline in writing. The surgeon lifting your sinus is the same surgeon placing your implants and attaching your teeth.
See the Full-Arch Flagship: All-On-4“This is necessary when upper back teeth are missing and the sinus has expanded into the space where implants need to go — a very common situation.”
If an upper-arch restoration has ever been ruled out for you, a specialist look at your sinus anatomy is the place to restart the conversation.
Sinus lift questions
Common questions about sinus lifts.
Straight answers about sinus lifts at Full Implant Choice: what the procedure involves, the recovery of about 1 week, the 4 to 9 months of graft maturation before implants are placed, and why many upper-jaw cases skip sinus grafting entirely through remote-anchorage placement.
What is a sinus lift?
A sinus lift adds bone to your upper jaw in the premolar and molar areas. Dr. Hogan gently lifts the sinus membrane and places bone graft material beneath it, creating the height needed to hold dental implants securely.
Why would I need a sinus lift for implants?
When upper back teeth have been missing for a while, the sinus naturally expands into the space where implant anchorage would go. A sinus lift is one well-established answer — and for many patients, Dr. Hogan avoids it altogether by placing zygomatic or other remote-anchorage implants that reach denser bone. Which path fits you is an anatomy question your 3D imaging answers.
How is the procedure done?
We access the sinus through a small window in the bone, gently lift the membrane, and pack bone graft material into the space created. The area then heals and matures over several months.
What is recovery like after a sinus lift?
The procedure itself has a recovery of about 1 week. The grafted area then heals over 4 to 9 months before implants are placed in the new bone.
Do sinus lifts work?
Sinus lifts have high success rates, and the added bone matures into a lasting foundation for implants. When a sinus lift is part of your plan, it’s a routine step included in the cost presented at your consultation — typically not billed as an additional charge.
Book a Consultation
Find out what your upper jaw can support.
One consultation of about 1 hour with 3D imaging maps your sinus anatomy and your options — with every step and cost in writing before you decide. If a sinus lift is part of your plan, recovery takes about 1 week, and the graft matures over 4 to 9 months before implants are placed.
2021 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455