A sinus lift raises the floor of the maxillary sinus and packs bone graft material underneath, creating enough vertical bone height for an implant in the upper back jaw. It exists because the sinus cavity sits directly above the upper molars and premolars, and after those teeth are lost the sinus often expands downward into the space, leaving too little bone to anchor an implant safely.
Two approaches are used. The lateral window technique accesses the sinus through the side of the jaw and is used when substantial height needs to be gained; it typically costs $1,500 to $3,000 and requires four to six months of healing before implants go in. The crestal approach lifts the sinus floor through the implant channel itself, is less invasive, and where residual bone is adequate can be done in the same appointment as implant placement.
Skipping a needed lift is a genuine risk, not a cost-saving. An implant that perforates the sinus floor can cause chronic sinus infection and generally fails. If imaging shows insufficient bone height under the sinus and a provider proposes proceeding anyway, get a second opinion. Our complications article covers what actually goes wrong when sinus anatomy is ignored.
Technician insight
The aftercare instruction people ignore is the one that matters most: no nose blowing and no straws for two weeks. Pressure changes in the sinus can displace a graft that would otherwise have integrated perfectly.
Sinus Lift Surgery Services We Offer
✓Lateral Window Sinus Lift
Access through the side of the jaw for substantial vertical height gain.
✓Crestal Sinus Lift
A less invasive lift performed through the implant channel itself.
✓Simultaneous Lift and Implant
Lift and implant placement together where residual bone supports it.
✓Bilateral Sinus Augmentation
Both sinuses addressed in a single surgical appointment.
✓Sinus Anatomy Assessment
Cone beam imaging to measure residual bone height under the sinus.
Sinus Lift Surgery Cost in Florence, SC
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Lateral window sinus lift | $1,500-$3,000 | For substantial height gain |
| Crestal (internal) sinus lift | $800-$1,800 | Less invasive, through the implant site |
| Sinus lift with simultaneous implant | $3,500-$6,000 | Where residual bone allows both together |
| Bilateral sinus lift | $3,000-$5,500 | Both sides in one surgical visit |
Ranges are typical for Florence, SC and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
Pricing
Typical U.S. ranges. Cost depends on approach and how much height needs to be gained.