Sinus lift

[greybug]

I’ve had a successful bone graft in second to last upper molar. However, now oral surgeon is saying I need a sinus lift and another bone graft. Is this normal?

 

[honestdoc]

Was the bone graft performed by the same oral surgeon?

 

[greybug]

Was the bone graft performed by the same oral surgeon?

Yes, I received the bone graft in May. Today’s visit he told me the depth of the bone graft was not thick enough to support an implant. That I would need to have sinus lift and more bone placed in

 

[honestdoc]

You should be in good hands. Hopefully the surgeon explained the procedure and showed you the images and answered all of your questions. I usually explained the possible need for sinus lift during any upper posterior implant discussions.