Dental implants · Internal sinus lift
Sinus Lift
Not enough bone above your upper back teeth? Dr. Maxim Godko lifts the sinus through your implant opening and places your implant in the same appointment when the bone allows.
- 800+ five-star reviews
- $1 implant consultation
- Minimally invasive
800+ five-star reviews · 8-Time Top Doctor
Sinus lifts at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics performs every type of sinus lift in-house. Dr. Maxim Godko gently lifts the sinus membrane through your implant opening, adds bone graft beneath it, and places your implant in the same appointment when there is enough bone to hold it. $1 implant consultation with 3D CT scan. 800+ five-star reviews.
- Approach
- Internal, through the implant opening
- Your implant
- Same appointment when the bone allows
- Planned from
- A 3D CT scan
- Performed by
- Dr. Godko, in-house
Upper back jaw
A Sinus Lift by the Doctor Who Places Your Implant
Elsewhere, a sinus lift can mean an outside surgeon first and the implant somewhere else later. At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor, does the lift and places your implant himself.
The referral loop
- Referred out to a surgeon for the sinus graft
- Months of healing, then a second office for the implant
- A separate fee and a separate plan at each office
At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
- The lift, the graft and the implant by one doctor, in one office
- A minimally invasive lift through the implant opening
- Local anesthesia, with nitrous, oral or IV sedation from Dr. Godko himself if you prefer it
Height for your implant and the implant itself, at either office.
Schedule AppointmentThe height problem
Missing Upper Back Teeth? Your Sinus May Have Dropped
Over time, the sinus drops into the space a lost upper molar leaves behind. Switch views to see what the lift changes.
With the sinus sitting low, there isn’t enough vertical bone above the gum to hold an implant.
The basics
What Is a Sinus Lift?
A sinus lift, also called sinus augmentation, is the upper jaw bone graft: the membrane lining the floor of the sinus is gently raised and bone graft is placed beneath it, so an implant in the molar or premolar area has the height it needs.
The maxillary sinuses sit behind your cheeks, just above the roots of the upper back teeth. When those teeth are lost, the bone beneath the sinus thins and the sinus expands downward, sometimes leaving only a thin wall of bone above the gum. Gum disease, an old infection or injury, and a sinus that is naturally large add to it. That is why a sinus lift is one of the most common bone grafts for implants in the upper jaw, and why so many people told elsewhere that they “don’t have enough bone” for an upper implant can still have one.
Two ways to lift the sinus
Internal sinus lift
The membrane is raised through the same opening made for the implant, and graft goes beneath it. Minimally invasive, it suits a modest shortfall, and the implant often goes in the same appointment.
Lateral window sinus lift
A small window in the side of the upper jaw gives access to the sinus floor for a larger lift. The implant goes in with it when the bone allows, or once the graft has matured.
Your 3D CT scan shows which one you need.
Scan to implant
Your Sinus Lift, Step by Step
Dr. Maxim Godko does every step in-house. The American Dental Association’s guide to dental implants explains how implants anchor new teeth.
| Step | When | Done by | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1 consultation and 3D CT scan Your scan shows the bone height under your sinus at each missing tooth. |
Consultation | Dr. Godko |
| 2 | Numbing, and sedation if you prefer Typically local anesthesia, with nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation for patients who prefer it. |
Surgery day | Dr. Godko |
| 3 | Lift, graft and implant The membrane is lifted through the implant opening and graft goes beneath it. With enough bone, the implant goes in too. |
Surgery day | Dr. Godko |
| 4 | You leave with your new teeth Whether the implant goes in with the lift or once the graft has matured, you typically leave with your new teeth the same day as your implant. |
Implant day | Dr. Godko |
Cost first
See your price before you pick a date
At your $1 consultation, Dr. Godko goes over your 3D CT scan with you, and you leave with a personalized treatment plan and transparent pricing. Before you commit, we work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit.
Nothing is ever scheduled until you decide.
Before & after
Implants and new teeth, before and after
Implant case
A missing upper tooth replaced with a dental implant and a new tooth matched to the smile around it.
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Anticipated results. Individual results may vary.
Payment options
How much does a sinus lift cost?
Insurance, 0% financing through Cherry and our in-house membership plans. You see your options and costs before treatment starts.
Insurance
PPO plans and most carriers
We accept PPO plans and most carriers, including CIGNA, MetLife, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental and GEHA Connection Dental. No Medicaid, DMO or HMO plans accepted.We work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit.
Financing
0% financing with Cherry
- 0% financing through Cherry
- Many patients qualify for 0% interest plans if paid on time.
No insurance?
In-house membership plans
One yearly fee for preventive care, with discounts on other treatment and no deductibles, maximums or waiting periods.
See the plans and termsNervous about surgery?
Nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation for patients who prefer it, all given by Dr. Godko himself, with a team that speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian.
8-Time Top Doctor. 800+ Five-Star Reviews.
“I love this place because they are able to help in all my dental needs up to and including oral surgery right in the office.”
“Dr Godko is very thorough, explained everything in great detail while addressing my fears and concerns about an inevitable oral surgery. The staff is absolutely wonderful!”
“Just had my first implant surgery with Dr. Godko...he and his team are just AMAZING! I highly recommend them--you won’t be disappointed!”
“My final implants dates were delayed due to low bone density in lower jaw. Godko suggested we wait for longer healing duration. Smart guy.”
“Great staff, Very friendly and attentive. The Doctor is great, he explained everything to me and made me feel comfortable. He did an implant and bone graft on front tooth and did not feel any pain. I am very pleased.”
“Very good all the time great service Dr Godko amazing I got implants and I love it will recommend to anyone looking for great service”
“Finally started my much needed implant. The first step experience was pleasant n I was made very comfortable.”
“Dr. Godko takes time to listen to your concerns and explains what needs to be done and why. Dr Godko has a calming way and a very gentle touch.”
Meet your dentist
The doctor who lifts the sinus and places the implant
Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor and NYU College of Dentistry graduate, performs every sinus lift, bone graft and implant himself at both offices, so nothing is referred out.
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8-Time Top Doctor
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Sedation given by Dr. Godko
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College of Dentistry graduate
FAQ
Sinus lift questions, answered
A sinus lift, also called sinus augmentation, is a bone graft that adds height to the upper back jaw. The thin membrane lining the sinus floor is gently raised and bone graft is placed beneath it, giving a dental implant in the molar or premolar area enough bone to hold.
Anyone planning an upper back implant where the bone under the sinus is too thin to hold it, usually a molar or premolar that has been missing for a while. Your 3D CT scan at the $1 consultation shows whether you need one.
Yes, when there is enough bone to hold the implant steady at placement: the lift, the graft and the implant happen in the same appointment. When there isn’t, the implant goes in at a later visit, and Dr. Godko tells you which path you are on before surgery.
A sinus lift is typically done with local anesthesia, so the area is fully numbed before anything starts, and nitrous oxide, oral or IV sedation, all given by Dr. Godko, is there if you prefer it. Afterward, expect tenderness, some swelling and a little sinus pressure for the first several days.
The main one is a small tear in the sinus membrane as it is lifted. A small tear is patched and the lift continues; a larger one means the lift is paused and redone once the membrane has healed, usually a few months later. Infection and a graft that doesn’t take are uncommon. Planning from a 3D CT scan and lifting through the implant opening keep the procedure as conservative as possible.
Some tenderness, swelling and sinus pressure are normal at first, and you are typically back to normal activities within a few days. You leave with aftercare instructions, and a follow-up visit is scheduled. The graft keeps maturing into solid bone over the following months, which is when an implant placed later goes in.
Your sinus lift is priced in your personalized treatment plan at your $1 consultation. Your implant is priced separately, with a single implant starting at $3,199, which includes the implant, the abutment and the crown. We work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit, with 0% financing through Cherry and in-house membership plans available.
No. Sinus lifts are done in-house at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics. Dr. Maxim Godko performs the lift, places the graft and the implant, and gives IV sedation himself.
Keep exploring
Other bone and implant procedures
Dental Bone Grafts
Bone rebuilt for implants and more, with PRF when your case calls for it.
Ridge Splitting
A narrow jaw ridge widened to hold implants.
Socket Preservation
Bone kept in place when a tooth comes out.
Platelet-Rich Fibrin
Healing factors from your own blood, used case by case with grafting.
Two offices, identical services
Lawrenceville, NJ & Skillman, NJ
Every procedure is available at both offices, so pick whichever is easier, near home or near work.
Every procedure offered
Deluxe Dentistry & EstheticsLawrenceville, NJ
100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104BLawrenceville, NJ08648
Mon 9 am–5:30 pm · Tue 9 am–5 pm · Wed 9:30 am–7 pm · Thu 9 am–7 pm · Fri 9 am–5 pm · Sat 9 am–2 pm
Every procedure offered
Deluxe Dentistry & EstheticsSkillman, NJ
40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150Skillman, NJ08558
Mon–Thu 9 am–6 pm · Fri 9 am–5 pm
New patients always welcome
See how much bone sits under your sinus
Book a $1 consultation with a 3D CT scan and know whether you need a sinus lift before anything is scheduled.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with offices located in Lawrenceville, NJ, located in Mercer County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofLawrence Township, West Windsor, Hamilton, Hopewell Township, Trenton, Hopewell, Princeton, Hightstown, Robbinsville, East Windsor, Pennington, Ewing, NJ, as well as our Skillman, NJ location, located in Somerset County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofFranklin Township, Montgomery, Bernards Township, Branchburg, South Bound Brook, Rocky Hill, Bridgewater, Warren, Peapack-Gladstone, Hillsborough, Far Hills, Somerville, Bernardsville, Bound Brook, Bedminster, Green Brook, North Plainfield, Watchung, Manville, Raritan, Millstone, NJ.
Schedule your appointment online, or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
