Sinus Lift in Marylebone
Rebuilding bone under the sinus so an upper back tooth can be replaced with an implant, planned from a CBCT scan at UNTIL Marylebone, 1 Orchard Street.
- CBCT scan on site
- GDC-registered dentists
- Written plan before you commit
The short answer
What a sinus lift is
Sinus lift: what to expect
- Decided byBone height on your CBCT scan
- AnaestheticLocal
- Internal liftOften with the implant, same visit
- Lateral liftMonths of healing before the implant
- AftercareNo nose blowing or flying until cleared
- W1 price range£400 to £1,500
Sinus lift procedure
The CBCT scan comes first: it measures the bone between the gum and the sinus floor, and shows the sinus lining and any thickening that needs treating before surgery. Where there is enough height, no lift is needed. Where there is a little too little, an internal lift is done through the implant site. Where there is much too little, a lateral lift rebuilds the height first.
Both are done under local anaesthetic. The graft material acts as a scaffold that your own bone grows into, which is why a lateral lift needs months before the implant. The bone grafting page covers the other grafts used for implants, and jaw bone loss explains why the bone shrinks.
Sinus lift recovery and aftercare
Expect some swelling and tenderness for a few days, and sometimes a little bleeding from the nose on the side treated. The rules that matter protect the lining while it heals: no forceful nose blowing, sneeze with your mouth open, no flying or diving until you are told it is safe, and no smoking.
A review checks the site before the next stage, and the implant itself follows the dental implant procedure once the graft has matured.
Sinus lift near you in Marylebone
Sinus lift treatment is arranged at UNTIL Marylebone, 1 Orchard Street W1H 6HJ, beside Selfridges, about 7 minutes on foot from Bond Street station and 6 from Marble Arch, according to TfL. Directions, opening hours and the nearby areas people travel from are on the Marylebone location page.
Areas treated
Why a sinus lift is done before an upper implant
- Makes an implant possible where the sinus has dropped into the space above a lost back tooth
- Places the implant where the tooth needs to be, rather than where leftover bone happens to be
- A small internal lift is often done at the same visit as the implant
- Planned from a 3D scan that shows the sinus floor and its lining before surgery
- Priced as its own stage in the written plan, so it never appears partway through
Patient journey
What to expect from sinus lift surgery
Consultation & preparation
Bring a list of your medicines and any history of sinus problems, allergies or recent colds, because an inflamed sinus lining may mean postponing. Mention any blood thinners, bisphosphonates or denosumab, and diabetes treatment. Avoid booking a flight in the weeks after surgery until you have been told it is safe.
During treatment
Aftercare
Expect some swelling and tenderness for a few days. Do not blow your nose forcefully, sneeze with your mouth open, avoid flying and diving until cleared, and do not smoke while the graft heals. Take any medicines you are given as directed, and attend the review before the implant stage.
Sinus lift cost in London
Marylebone Dental Implants prices a sinus lift as its own stage after your CBCT scan. For comparison, W1 lists checked on 29 September 2026 priced an internal lift from £400 and a lateral lift from £1,500 at one Harley Street practice, and sinus lifts at £995 to £1,500 at others.
FAQ
Sinus lift questions,
answered
How much does a sinus lift cost in London?
W1 price lists checked on 29 September 2026 priced an internal lift from £400 and a lateral lift from £1,500 at one Harley Street practice, and sinus lifts at £995 to £1,500 at others. Marylebone Dental Implants prices a sinus lift as its own stage in your written plan, after the CBCT scan shows which type you need.
Do I need a sinus lift for an upper implant?
Not always. It depends on how much bone remains between the upper back gum and the sinus floor, which shrinks after a tooth is lost as the sinus expands downwards. Many upper implants need no lift at all. Marylebone Dental Implants measures that height on a CBCT scan at UNTIL Marylebone before recommending one.
Can the implant go in at the same time as a sinus lift?
Often, if the shortfall is modest: an internal lift raises the sinus floor through the implant site and the implant is placed at the same visit. A larger shortfall usually needs a lateral lift first and the implant months later. The CBCT scan arranged by Marylebone Dental Implants decides which applies to you.
How long does a sinus lift take to heal?
The graft usually needs several months to mature before an implant can go in after a lateral lift, while a small internal lift is often done at the same visit as the implant. Discomfort and swelling usually settle within days. Marylebone Dental Implants sets your timeline from your CBCT scan, so it is known before you commit.
What should I avoid after a sinus lift?
For the first weeks, avoid blowing your nose hard, sneeze with your mouth open, and avoid flying or diving until you are told it is safe, because pressure changes strain the healing sinus lining. Do not smoke. The implant dentist gives you written aftercare, and Marylebone Dental Implants builds a review into the plan.
What are the risks of a sinus lift?
The main risk is a tear in the thin sinus lining, which is usually repaired at the time. Less common are infection, sinus congestion and a graft that does not take, which means waiting and grafting again. Marylebone Dental Implants plans every lift from a CBCT scan, which shows the sinus anatomy before surgery.
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