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Sinus Lifting in Sydney

Create a secure and stable foundation for future implant placement

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What is Sinus Lifting?

When missing teeth in the upper back jaw, there is often insufficient bone height to safely support dental implants due to the natural proximity of the sinus cavity. At Axis Dental, we provide structurally focused sinus lift procedures (also known as sinus augmentation) designed to increase bone volume in the upper jaw, creating a secure and stable foundation for future implant placement and supporting your long-term oral health.

A sinus lift is a clinical surgical procedure that involves gently lifting the delicate sinus membrane and placing biocompatible bone grafting material into the space created. Over time, this material acts as a scaffold, encouraging your body to regenerate its own new, healthy bone tissue and providing the necessary depth to securely anchor artificial roots.

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Why Might You Need an Assessment for a Sinus Lift?

Our clinical team typically recommends an assessment for a sinus lift procedure to manage the following clinical concerns:

  • Insufficient Bone Height: When the natural jawbone in the upper premolar or molar region has resorbed (shrunk) and deteriorated following tooth loss or extraction.

  • Close Sinus Proximity: When the maxillary sinuses are naturally too close to the upper jawbone to safely accommodate the required length of a dental implant.

  • Dental Implant Preparation: To ensure there is adequate bone volume and density to securely anchor a single dental implant or an All-on-X full-arch bridge in the upper jaw.

Potential Complications & Considerations

A sinus lift is an invasive surgical procedure, and we believe in total transparency to help you prepare for your recovery. While driven by strict surgical protocols, potential clinical complications can include:

Sinus Membrane Perforation (Sinus Communication)

Sinus Membrane Perforation (Sinus Communication): The most common complication, where a small tear or opening occurs in the delicate sinus membrane during the lifting process. This requires specific healing management and, in some cases, the procedure may need to be paused and attempted again once the membrane has healed.

Post-Operative Infection
Post-Operative Infection

As with any surgery, there is a risk of bacterial infection at the graft site or within the sinus cavity itself (sinusitis), which may require a course of antibiotics to manage.

Failed Integration or Resorption

The bone graft material may fail to successfully fuse with your natural bone, or your body may resorb the material before new bone can fully develop.

Graft Migration

In rare cases, the bone grafting material may shift from its intended position within the sinus cavity before it has the chance to integrate.

Temporary Swelling and Bleeding

Patients may experience temporary swelling, bruising, or minor bleeding from the nose or mouth during the initial healing phase.

Why Choose Axis for your Sinus Lifting?

The reason why we mention all the different types of graft materials and techniques is because we know that patients don’t always know what is needed, what combination of techniques is required, or which products are used. To this effect, we explain in everything in an easy to understand format during your complimentary consultation, to ensure you leave knowing what the procedure will entail

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