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A sinus lift is a specialist oral surgery procedure that creates the necessary bone volume in the upper jaw to safely support dental implants when natural bone height is insufficient. At North Lane Dental Practice, our experienced implantology team performs this procedure with meticulous precision for patients in Wokingham and across Hampshire and Surrey. Without adequate bone height above the upper molars, dental implant placement is not clinically safe. A sinus lift resolves this by gently elevating the Schneiderian membrane and grafting bone beneath it, providing the stable biological foundation implants require to osseointegrate and last decades.
Our clinic at 38 North Lane in Aldershot is equipped with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) 3D imaging, allowing our surgeons to plan your procedure with submillimetre accuracy before a single incision is made. We offer both the lateral window (open) and osteotome (closed, keyhole) techniques, selecting the most appropriate surgical approach based on your individual bone anatomy, residual bone height, and implant treatment objectives. Patients from Wokingham benefit from our dedicated surgical team’s experience, gentle technique, and structured aftercare programme that supports full healing.
What is the difference between an open and closed sinus lift?
The lateral window (open) sinus lift involves creating a small access window in the outer wall of the sinus, allowing the surgeon to carefully lift the sinus membrane and pack bone graft material beneath it. This approach is typically used when residual bone height is below 5mm. The osteotome (closed) technique is a minimally invasive, keyhole approach performed through the implant socket itself, compressing bone upward and gently lifting the membrane without a lateral incision, suitable when residual bone height is approximately 5 to 8mm. Our surgeons select the optimal technique based on your individual CBCT scan findings.
How long does recovery take after a sinus lift in Wokingham?
Following a lateral window sinus lift, patients typically experience mild swelling and bruising around the cheek for 5 to 10 days, with most returning to light normal activity within a week. The graft material requires a maturation period of 4 to 9 months before implant placement, during which we provide structured follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress. For patients from Wokingham, we schedule these reviews conveniently to minimise disruption to your daily routine. Our team provides clear postoperative instructions, prescribed antibiotics, and antiseptic mouthwash protocols to ensure safe, uncomplicated healing.
