Sinus lift cost in Turkey

What is a sinus lift?

A sinus lift, or sinus-floor elevation, is oral surgery that raises the thin lining of the maxillary sinus above the back part of the upper jaw. This can create space for bone support when a future dental implant is being considered. The sinus is an air-filled space above the upper premolar and molar region, so the available bone height and the condition of the sinus lining need careful assessment.

The guide on this page is for one side and is based on an external or lateral approach. It does not include an implant, graft material or membrane. The treating hospital or clinic handles appointments and communication; the dental surgeon is responsible for imaging, diagnosis, consent, surgical decisions and implant planning.

Who might consider a one-sided sinus lift?

A dentist or oral surgeon may consider a sinus lift when bone beneath one upper-jaw sinus is insufficient for the planned implant position. The assessment should cover the missing tooth or teeth, remaining bone height and width, the sinus and nasal history, gum health, oral hygiene, smoking, medicines, previous surgery and the restoration that is ultimately intended.

A sinus lift is elective, and it is not the only way to replace a missing upper tooth. Depending on the anatomy and the patient’s goals, alternatives may include a shorter or differently positioned implant, fewer implants, a bridge, a denture or no replacement. The surgeon should explain which option is reasonable after examination rather than assuming that a sinus lift is required.

Treatment may be postponed if there is an untreated dental infection, active sinus problem, uncontrolled medical issue, smoking-related risk or another factor that could affect healing. A sinus lift does not automatically make someone suitable for an implant, and the implant may be placed later or at the same time only when the surgeon considers that appropriate.

How is a sinus lift performed?

• Imaging and planning: scans help the surgeon assess the sinus, bone volume and the planned implant position. The side and the amount of elevation are decided individually.
• Lateral approach: the guide’s approach uses an opening through the cheek side of the upper jaw. The sinus lining is carefully raised and the planned space is prepared.
• Bone and membrane decisions: graft material and a membrane may be used, but the material, product and cost are separate unless the written quote explicitly includes them.
• One- or two-stage planning: an implant may be placed at the same operation in selected cases or after healing when more bone is needed. Implant placement is outside this guide.

An internal or closed approach may be suitable when enough existing bone is present and is a different surgical plan. The surgeon should explain the approach, materials, implant timing and alternatives before consent. The second side and any additional oral surgery must be assessed and itemised separately.

Procedure time, anaesthesia and stay in Turkey

A sinus lift may take around 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the approach, the amount of bone needed and the complexity of the case. Most procedures are performed with local anaesthesia while you are awake. Sedation with local anaesthesia, or general anaesthesia, may be considered when surgery is difficult or several procedures are planned.

It is normally an outpatient dental procedure, so an overnight hospital stay is not usually required for the sinus lift itself. You may need an escort if sedation or general anaesthesia is used. If you are travelling, allow time for examination, surgery, observation, instructions and the first review.

Preparing for a sinus lift

• Provide dental records, scans and details of the missing tooth or planned implant restoration when available.
• Tell the surgeon about sinus symptoms, nasal surgery, allergies, smoking, medical conditions, medicines, blood thinners and previous dental operations.
• Ask which side and approach are planned, whether graft material or a membrane is required and whether the implant is planned for the same operation or later.
• Follow instructions about eating, medicines, mouth care and smoking. Do not stop prescribed medication without clinical advice.
• Arrange an escort if sedation or general anaesthesia is used, and prepare soft foods and a calm recovery period.
• Confirm the review schedule, nose-care instructions, emergency contact route and safe timing for travel before booking flights.

Recovery and implant planning

Swelling may be greatest around the second day, with cheek bruising, tenderness, a blocked or full sinus feeling and temporary numbness possible. Many patients feel more comfortable after the stitches are removed at around 10 days and back to normal after roughly 2–3 weeks, although the individual course varies.

Follow the surgeon’s instructions carefully. After a sinus lift, you may be told not to blow your nose for about two weeks and to sneeze with your mouth open, because pressure can disturb the healing area. Take prescribed medication as directed and attend the planned review. Bone maturation before a later implant can take several months, depending on the amount of bone needed and the materials used.

Possible complications include a tear or puncture of the sinus lining, bleeding including a nosebleed, swelling, infection, graft exposure or failure, insufficient new bone, sinus-mouth communication, facial pain, prolonged numbness and temporary vertigo. Contact the surgeon promptly if pain or swelling worsens after the first two days, bleeding does not settle, you develop fever, feel unwell or think material has moved after sneezing or nose blowing.

Questions from you

These notes answer questions people raise before they accept a written treatment plan. They describe what that plan should make clear. They are not a promise that any partner hospital uses a particular technique, device or payment arrangement. With your consent, an enquiry may be shared with an authorised healthcare partner.

How will decay and gum health be assessed before a crown, implant or smile plan?

Active periodontal disease means pocket depth, bleeding and bone support are recorded before veneer or crown preparation starts. Untreated gum disease is also among the reasons a dental implant can fail. Source: FDA dental implants.

How was the bone or sinus checked for an implant, All-on-4, All-on-6 or sinus lift, and why is a CBCT needed?

ADA and AAOMR guidance starts with the clinical examination, then imaging. A CBCT is used when a two-dimensional film cannot show the bone height and width, the nerve canal or the sinus floor that the plan needs. It is not a routine scan for everyone. The benefit of the radiation has to outweigh the risk. Source: ADA radiographs and CBCT.

Will I be given the implant brand, model and a record I can keep?

The FDA asks patients to ask which brand and model will be used and to keep that record. The implant body, the abutment and the screw are separate parts. The record lets a later dentist identify the device if it loosens or hurts. An example brand name is not the card for the device that will be placed in you. Source: FDA dental implants.

If I develop an infection, lose an implant or break a prosthesis after I go home, who follows that and who pays?

The FDA asks you to tell the dentist without delay if an implant is loose or painful. The NHS asks people treated abroad to get the cost of further treatment and a return journey in writing beforehand. Travel insurance usually does not cover surgical complications. A manufacturer’s record does not pay for a second flight or a new prosthesis. Sources: FDA dental implants, NHS advice on cosmetic surgery abroad.

Why should I avoid blowing my nose after a sinus lift?

After a sinus lift, pressure from nose blowing may disturb the healing area or graft, so the surgeon may ask you to avoid it for a set period. Follow the instructions for your own procedure rather than applying a general timetable. Contact the treating team if you think graft material has moved after sneezing or nose blowing, or if pain, swelling or bleeding is worsening. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: Sinus lift procedures.