Make dental implants possible with Tudor House Dental Surgery, which frequently performs sinus lift procedures for patients in Chester with insufficient upper jawbone density.
Sinus augmentations are surgical procedures that make dental implants possible when patients lack sufficient bone support in the upper jaw or when the sinus sits too close to the jawbone, leaving limited space for our dentists to place an implant safely.
Sinus lifts are a pain-free, one-stage dental bone graft in the upper jaw that takes around 45-90 minutes in the chair. They gently lift the sinus membrane and place graft material beneath it, increasing upper jawbone height to support future implants.
Book a free consultation to assess whether a smaller sinus lift, a combined graft-and-implant appointment, or an alternative implant position could reduce treatment time, healing time, and overall treatment complexity.
At Tudor House Dental Surgery in Chester, Dr Giedre Valantine (Implantologist, BDS, MSc Implantology) can assess your upper jaw, bone depth and sinus position using X-rays and CBCT scans, revealing whether a sinus lift can make dental implants a viable option in your case.
Dr Valantine has 21 years of experience working with dental implants, including hundreds of complex cases in which patients were previously told they might not be suitable due to a lack of bone in the upper jaw.
She is known for her minimally invasive, targeted grafting techniques and, where suitable, smaller sinus lift approaches to help reduce the need for larger grafts, avoid unnecessary surgery, and keep treatment as straightforward as possible.
Sinus lift procedures we provide:
Not every upper jaw implant case needs a sinus lift. Dr Valantine will confirm what is realistic after assessing your CBCT scan and bone levels. We can even explore alternative implant options where grafting may not be the best route.
| Problem | What it means | Treatment at Tudor House Dental |
|---|---|---|
| Missing upper molars or premolars | The bone below the sinus may have shrunk after tooth loss. | We assess the area and rebuild bone height where needed. |
| The sinus sits close to the jawbone | There may not be enough space to place an implant safely. | A sinus lift creates extra bone support for implant placement. |
| You have worn dentures for several years | Dentures do not stimulate the jawbone, leading to bone loss in the jaw over time. | We check whether grafting can improve implant suitability. |
| You have had an infection, abscess damage or difficult extractions | Infection or difficult tooth removal can reduce bone levels. | We rebuild the area before planning implant treatment. |
| You need traditional implant treatment in the upper back jaw | Upper back implants need enough bone height and stability. | We use CBCT scans to decide whether a sinus lift is needed. |
Sinus lifts can take 4-9 months from start to finish. If we cannot place the implant at the same time, patients will have to wait for the area to heal before implantation.
Once the area is ready and the implant is placed, the patient will have to wait another 3 months for their final restoration. Learn more about the sinus lift process at Tudor House Dental Surgery:
Dental finance is available for treatments costing over £1,500, with 0% finance available over 12 months and flexible interest-bearing finance up to 5 years.
| Treatment | Cost |
|---|---|
| Consultation with Dr Valantine | Free |
| CT scan | £140 |
| Dental implant | From £2,980 |
| Bone graft | £618 |
| Sinus lift | From £600 |
Need a flexible appointment that doesn’t interrupt the workday? We can accommodate. Our dentists are available early in the morning, at lunchtime, and in the evenings.
We accept private patients from all surrounding postcodes, towns and villages, including Tarvin, Kelsall, Tarporley, Tattenhall, Ashton, Frodsham, Christleton, Boughton, Ellesmere Port, Nantwich, Winsford, and Hoole.
A sinus lift is a type of bone graft procedure used in the upper jaw. It lifts the sinus membrane slightly and places graft material beneath to increase bone height for dental implants.
You may need a sinus lift if there is not enough bone beneath the sinus to safely support an implant, and it is commonly recommended when upper back teeth have been missing for some time.
If only a small amount of grafting is needed and there is sufficient existing bone to support the implant, both treatments may be performed in one visit. Larger sinus lifts usually need to heal first.
Healing time depends on the size of the graft and your individual case. Many sinus lifts need around 4 to 9 months before implant placement. Dr Valantine will confirm specific timelines.
A sinus lift is performed under local anaesthetic, so the area is numb during treatment. You may feel swelling, tenderness or pressure afterwards.
A sinus lift can make dental implants possible when there is not enough upper jawbone at first.
A sinus lift is essentially a permanent procedure. The graft material is integrated with your existing jawbone.
You may be advised to avoid blowing your nose, flying, smoking, drinking through a straw or heavy exercise for a short period after treatment.
Initial free consultation (worth £75). £50 fully refundable deposit. Then, if going ahead with treatment:
That’s a saving of up to £1,420.
