Sinus Lift

Flavio Sonanini
Reviewed by Flavio Sonanini, Medical Travel Expert|Updated: March 2026

A sinus lift (sinus augmentation) adds bone to the upper jaw between the jaw and maxillary sinuses. This procedure creates sufficient bone height for dental implant placement when natural bone is insufficient—typically due to bone loss or natural sinus proximity. 💡 **Pro Tip:** Plan for two trip...

What is Sinus Lift?

A sinus lift (sinus augmentation) adds bone to the upper jaw between the jaw and maxillary sinuses. This procedure creates sufficient bone height for dental implant placement when natural bone is insufficient—typically due to bone loss or natural sinus proximity.

What to Know Before You Go

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Pro Tip:

Plan for two trips if combining with implants — one for sinus lift, another 4–9 months later for implant placement once bone has fully healed and integrated.

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Insider Note:

Sinus lift requires careful healing before implant placement. Don't rush the timeline — bone integration is essential for implant success. Patience pays off with long-term results.

Cost of Sinus Lift in Turkey

Treatment Options
Turkey
UKUSASavings vs Turkey
Sinus lift (per side)€600-€1,200£1,500-€3,000€1,500-€2,80055-65%
With graft material€800-€1,500£2,000-€4,000€2,000-€3,50055-65%
Combined with implant€1,200-€2,000£3,000-€5,000€3,000-€4,50055-65%
Turkey offers 55–65% savings on sinus lift compared to UK/Europe prices.

What's Included

Sinus Lift packages in Turkey typically cover:

CT scan and pre-operative assessment

Surgery and anesthesia

Bone graft material

Post-operative medications

Follow-up appointments

Suture removal

Benefits

Creates bone for dental implants

Enables implant placement in upper jaw

High success rate (95%+)

Permanent bone augmentation

Can be combined with implant placement

Minimally invasive techniques available

Proven procedure with decades of use

The Process

Procedure

1

Assessment

CT scan to evaluate bone and sinus anatomy.

2

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia or sedation administered.

3

Surgery

Sinus membrane carefully lifted, bone graft material placed.

4

Closure

Incision closed, healing instructions provided.

Recovery & Downtime

Day 1–7Swelling, mild discomfort, avoid blowing nose
Week 2–3Suture removal, initial healing complete
Month 4–6Bone integration progresses
Month 6–9Ready for implant placement

Potential Side Effects

  • Swelling for 5–7 days(80–95% of patients)
  • Mild discomfort for 1–2 weeks(70–90%)
  • Bruising(30–50% of patients)
  • Nasal congestion(40–60%)
  • Rare: Sinus membrane perforation(5–10%)

Is This Right For You?

Ideal candidates:

  • Need upper jaw dental implants
  • Insufficient bone height for implants
  • Bone loss from missing teeth
  • Sinus too close to jaw ridge
  • Good overall health

Not suitable for:

  • Active sinus infections
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Heavy smokers (must quit)
  • Certain medical conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

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