Sinus Lift

Overview

A sinus lift, also known as sinus augmentation or sinus elevation, is a dental surgical procedure that raises the floor of the maxillary sinus and adds bone graft material to increase bone height in the posterior upper jaw. It is performed when there is insufficient natural bone to securely anchor dental implants, a common situation after tooth loss, because the maxillary sinus can enlarge and the surrounding bone can resorb over time. During the procedure, the surgeon accesses the sinus, gently lifts the membrane lining its floor, and places graft material in the created space, which over time integrates with existing bone to provide a stable foundation for implant placement. A range of graft materials and surgical approaches may be used, and imaging is important for planning and assessing outcomes. Research published in this journal has directly addressed sinus lift and augmentation, including a study of the lateral window technique using hydroxyapatite and beta-tricalcium phosphate grafts, a comparison of cone-beam computed tomography and orthopantomography in planning sinus augmentation, evaluation of calcium phosphosilicate putty as a graft material, and reconstruction of a severely atrophic pre-maxilla for dental implants. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to sinus lift procedures and implant-supported rehabilitation.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 12 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Minimally invasive transcrestal sinus elevation: 1-year clinical report
  M. A. Faizal et al. · 2025 · Romanian Journal of Stomatology
• CBCT vs. Panoramic Imaging in Detecting Sinus Perforations During Closed Sinus Lift: An In Vitro Study
  2025 · Research Square (Research Square)
• In Situ Bone Regeneration in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Definition, Indications, and Manufacturing Considerations
  2023 ·
• Criteria for the Classification of the Interradicular Septum Shape in Maxillary Molars with Clinical Importance for Prosthetic-Driven Immediate Implant Placement
  J. Milenkovic et al. · 2022 · Diagnostics
• Assessment of proximity of the maxillary premolars roots to the maxillary sinus floor in a sample of Egyptian population using CBCT: An observational cross-sectional study
  Esraa A. Morsy et al. · 2022 · Journal of International Oral Health
• Criteria for the Classification of the Interradicular Septum Shape in Maxillary Molars with Clinical Importance for Prosthetic-Driven Immediate Implant Placement
  2022 · Diagnostics
• Assessment of proximity of the maxillary premolars roots to the maxillary sinus floor in a sample of Egyptian population using CBCT: An observational cross-sectional study
  2022 · Journal of international oral health
• Application of Recombinant Human BMP‐2 with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate and Platelet‐Rich Fibrin in Titanium Mesh for Vertical Maxillary Defect Reconstruction prior to Implant Placement
  2021 · Case Reports in Dentistry

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