Montgomery Promenade, Route 206
Sinus Lift in Skillman, NJ
Not enough bone above your upper back teeth? In Skillman, NJ, Dr. Maxim Godko lifts the sinus through your implant opening, then places the graft and your implant himself, in the same appointment when the bone allows.
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- $1 consultation with 3D CT scan
- Minimally invasive
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Sinus lifts in Skillman, NJ: who does it, how, and when your implant goes in
For a sinus lift in Skillman, NJ, Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics is at 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, in the Montgomery Promenade just off Route 206, and 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. Your 3D CT scan at the $1 consultation shows your sinus and your bone first.
- Office
- Skillman, NJ
- Approach
- Internal, through the implant opening
- Your implant
- Same appointment when the bone allows
- 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 our Skillman, NJ office or in Lawrenceville, NJ.
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.
The days after the lift
Heal Close to Home After Your Sinus Lift
The first days after a sinus lift are for rest, so the ride home should be short, and so should the drive back for your follow-up visit. Our Skillman, NJ office in Montgomery Township keeps both close.
- About 4 minutes from Rocky Hill, NJ and 8 minutes from Kingston, NJ on County Route 518, without traffic
- About 6 minutes from Harlingen, NJ and 9 minutes from Belle Mead, NJ on Route 206, without traffic
- With IV or oral sedation, someone drives you home; your follow-up visit is at the same office, with Dr. Godko
- Questions while the graft heals? Both offices are ready to immediately assist, and Lawrenceville, NJ is open Saturdays 9 am–2 pm
OurSkillman, NJ office
40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150,Skillman, NJ08558Just off Route 206 in Montgomery Township.
Typical drive to theSkillman, NJ office without traffic. FromRocky Hill, NJ: about4min viaCounty Route 518.
Payment options
How much does a sinus lift cost in Skillman, NJ?
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.
A patient’s own words
What dental implants made possible, in a patient’s words
Kirby
He calls his full mouth restoration “a total game changer.”
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!”
“Dr. Godko did about 3 years worth of work in 10 months. 3 cracked teeth, 4 wisdom teeth removed, 2 implants all done under conscious sedation. The process was NERVE WRACKING. But they kept me informed and reassured and his work is amazing.”
“Dr. Godko was able to put a plan in place that helps me clearly understand what’s needed, what the different options are, and what I could expect regarding insurance coverage and additional costs.”
“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.”
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 lifts in Skillman, NJ: your questions, answered
Your sinus lift is priced in your personalized treatment plan at your $1 consultation at our Skillman, NJ office, which includes a comprehensive exam and a 3D CT scan. Your implant is priced separately, with a single implant starting at $3,199, which includes the implant, the abutment and the crown. 0% financing through Cherry and in-house membership plans are available.
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.
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.
Dr. Godko performs every type of sinus lift in-house, and your 3D CT scan shows which one you need. In an 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. A lateral window sinus lift uses a small window in the side of the upper jaw to reach the sinus floor for a larger lift, and the implant goes in with it when the bone allows, or once the graft has matured.
When Dr. Godko clears you. Pressure in the sinus can disturb the graft while it heals, so avoid blowing your nose hard, sneeze with your mouth open, and skip straws, smoking and vaping until he does. Ask him before you book a flight: cabin pressure changes affect the sinuses, so travel is cleared based on your own healing.
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.
No. Sinus lifts are done in-house at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, at 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, Skillman, NJ, and in Lawrenceville, NJ. Dr. Maxim Godko performs the lift, places the graft and the implant, and gives IV sedation himself. Deluxe offers periodontal, endodontic, prosthodontic and oral surgery services under one roof.
Without traffic, about 10 minutes from Princeton, NJ on Route 206, about 13 minutes from Kendall Park, NJ by Route 27 and County Route 518, and about 16 minutes from Hillsborough, NJ on Route 206.
Dr. Godko, the doctor who did your lift. You leave with aftercare instructions and a follow-up visit is scheduled, while the graft keeps maturing into solid bone over the following months. If anything feels off in between, both offices are ready to immediately assist with any concerns: (609) 303-2005 or (609) 400-1393.
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
Skillman, NJ & Lawrenceville, NJ
Every procedure is available at both offices, so pick whichever is easier, near home or near work.
Somerset County, NJ
Deluxe Dentistry & EstheticsSkillman, NJ
40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150Skillman, NJ08558
Mon–Thu 9 am–6 pm · Fri 9 am–5 pm
Mercer County, NJ
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
New patients always welcome
See how much bone sits under your sinus
Book a $1 consultation with a 3D CT scan at our Skillman, NJ office in the Montgomery Promenade, and know whether you need a sinus lift before anything is scheduled.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics proudly servesSkillman, NJ, and the neighboring communities ofGriggstown, Hillsborough, Somerset, Pennington, Rocky Hill, Princeton, Kingston, Hopewell, Plainsboro, Belle Mead, Montgomery, Harlingen, Blawenburg, Ringoes, Kendall Park, NJ, from ourSkillman, NJ office located at40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150,Skillman, NJ08558, (609) 303-2005.
