Advanced Implant Planning
If you have been told you do not have enough bone for dental implants, do not worry.
At Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice, we provide advanced sinus lifts, crestal sinus lift, lateral window sinus lift, advanced bone grafts and pterygoid implant options for suitable patients.


Dental implants need healthy bone for support. In the upper back jaw, the bone can sometimes be too thin because the sinus sits close to the mouth, or because bone has reduced after tooth loss.
Sinus lifting and bone grafting can help rebuild the foundation needed for dental implants. These procedures are carefully planned to create better support for future implant placement.
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Our implant team will assess your jawbone, sinus position, gum health and treatment goals before explaining whether sinus lifting, bone grafting or pterygoid implants are suitable for you.
Hear from patients who have experienced implant treatment and learn more about the care provided by Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice.

A sinus lift is a dental implant procedure used when there is not enough bone height in the upper back jaw. The sinus membrane is carefully lifted, and bone graft material is placed to help create more bone support for implants.
Bone grafting can also be used in other areas of the mouth where the jawbone has reduced after tooth loss, infection, gum disease or trauma.
These treatments can help make dental implants possible for patients who have previously been told they do not have enough bone.
Sinus lifting and bone grafting are used to improve the foundation for dental implants. Your dentist will explain the procedure, healing time and implant plan during your consultation.
The aim is to create enough stable bone to support implants safely and predictably.

Educational Video
Watch these videos to see how advanced implant treatment, sinus lifting and bone graft planning can help patients with limited bone move forward with dental implant treatment.
Different sinus lift and bone graft techniques may be recommended depending on your bone level, sinus position, implant plan and overall oral health. Your dentist will explain which option is most suitable after your consultation and CBCT 3D scan.
A crestal sinus lift is often used when only a smaller amount of extra bone height is needed in the upper jaw. This technique is usually carried out through the implant site and may be suitable for carefully selected cases where the existing bone level is close to what is needed.
A lateral window sinus lift may be recommended when more bone height is needed in the upper back jaw. This approach gives the dentist better access to gently lift the sinus membrane and place bone graft material to help create a stronger foundation for future implants.
Advanced bone grafting can help rebuild areas where bone has reduced after tooth loss, infection, trauma or gum problems. The aim is to improve bone volume and create better support for dental implants where natural bone is limited.

In some advanced cases, patients may have very limited bone in the upper back jaw. Pterygoid implants may be considered as an alternative option for selected patients.
These implants are placed in a different area of the upper jaw and may help support implant treatment when traditional implant placement is difficult. Suitability depends on your anatomy, bone structure, medical history and full implant assessment.
Advanced Imaging
Careful planning is essential for successful sinus lift, bone graft and implant treatment.
At our implant clinic in Guildford, we use advanced CBCT 3D imaging to assess your jawbone, sinus, teeth, gums, nerves and surrounding structures in detail — helping us plan treatment with greater accuracy.
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Sinus lifting and bone grafts can help make implant treatment possible when the jawbone needs extra support.
Bone grafting can help build a stronger foundation for future dental implants.
Advanced sinus lift and grafting options may help patients with reduced upper jaw bone.
CBCT imaging helps us assess the sinus, bone volume and implant position before treatment.
Your treatment starts with a detailed consultation and 3D assessment. We will explain whether a sinus lift, bone graft, pterygoid implant or another implant option may be suitable.
We assess your missing teeth, jawbone, gums and implant goals.
A 3D scan helps us assess bone height, sinus position and anatomy.
We recommend crestal sinus lift, lateral window sinus lift, bone graft or another option.
Your implant treatment is planned around the new bone support and long-term result.
Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice is a trusted dental clinic in Guildford, Surrey, providing implant, cosmetic, restorative and general dental care.
Our team provides careful planning for sinus lifts, bone grafts and complex implant cases.
CBCT scanning helps us assess the sinus, jawbone and implant position in detail.
We can discuss advanced bone grafts, crestal sinus lift, lateral window sinus lift and pterygoid implants.
A sinus lift is a procedure used to increase bone height in the upper back jaw by gently lifting the sinus membrane and placing bone graft material underneath.
You may need a bone graft if the jawbone is too thin or too reduced to support a dental implant safely.
A crestal sinus lift is a sinus lift approach often used when only a smaller amount of extra bone height is needed.
A lateral window sinus lift is usually used when more bone height is needed in the upper back jaw before implant placement.
You may still have options. Advanced bone grafting, sinus lifting or pterygoid implants may be suitable depending on your assessment and 3D scan.