Dental implants
Sinus Lift Surgery in Da Nang
Adding bone beneath the sinus in the upper jaw so that implants can be placed in the back teeth, where bone is often too shallow — planned with CBCT inside Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital.
A sinus lift adds bone to the upper back jaw so that implants can be placed where there would otherwise be too little to hold them. In this part of the mouth the sinus cavity often sits low, close to the gum, leaving a shallow band of bone — especially after upper molars or premolars have been missing for a while. Lifting the sinus membrane and placing bone beneath it creates the height an implant needs.
At Vinmec Picasso, the procedure is planned with CBCT 3D imaging inside Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital, so the height of your bone and the shape of your sinus are measured before anything is decided.
When a sinus lift is needed
It is specific to the upper back teeth. Your CBCT scan shows how much bone sits between the top of the ridge and the floor of the sinus. If there is enough, an implant can often be placed directly. If the sinus sits too low, a lift builds the missing height so implants stay a realistic option. Any existing sinus condition is reviewed as part of planning.
What to expect
The sinus membrane is gently raised and grafting material is placed underneath to form new bone. Depending on how much bone you start with, the implant may be placed at the same time or after a healing period — your plan makes this clear. Some swelling and mild congestion in the first days is normal, and you will be given written aftercare guidance, including avoiding forceful nose-blowing while the area heals. Nothing is booked until you have seen the plan, the timeline and the fees.
At a glance
- TreatsToo little bone height under the upper sinus
- PurposeAllow implants in the upper back teeth
- ResultEnough bone to support an upper implant
- AnesthesiaUsually local; sedation assessed if needed
Is it right for you?
Often recommended when:
- A CBCT scan shows the sinus sits too low for an upper back implant
- You want to replace missing upper molars or premolars with implants
- Bone in the upper back jaw has shrunk after tooth loss
May not be the right option when:
- There is already enough bone height below the sinus
- A current sinus condition needs to be reviewed or treated first
Suitability is confirmed only after a clinical examination and CBCT 3D imaging. Alternatives are discussed where they exist.
What the treatment involves
Assessment & CBCT imaging
A 3D scan shows the height of bone below the sinus and the shape of the sinus itself, so the lift and any implant are planned around your anatomy.
Written plan & timing
You receive a plan explaining the approach suggested, whether an implant can go in at the same time or later, and the fees involved.
Sinus lift procedure
The sinus membrane is gently raised and grafting material is placed beneath it to build height, usually under local anesthesia.
Healing & implant placement
The new bone is left to mature; depending on the plan, the implant is placed during the lift or after a healing period.
Recovery & aftercare
- Expect some swelling and mild congestion in the first days; written aftercare guidance is provided.
- You'll be asked to avoid forceful nose-blowing for a period so the site heals undisturbed.
- A review, often with a repeat scan, confirms the bone is ready for the implant.
Common questions
Why is a sinus lift needed for upper implants?
Can the implant go in at the same time?
Is it done under sedation?
Related treatments
Next step
Talk to the team about your case
Send an inquiry and a patient coordinator will contact you during clinic hours—in English or Vietnamese—to arrange your consultation and explain what happens next.