Status: READY_TO_PUBLISH · Apex Implant Centers Primary intent: sinus lift dental implant Elk Grove Phone: (916) 886-1806 NAP: 9340 W Stockton Blvd, Suite 120, Elk Grove, CA 95758 As-of: 2026-09-21 ~2:44 PM PT
The maxillary sinus sits above the upper back teeth. When those teeth have been missing a while, bone under the sinus can be thin—so implant planning sometimes includes a conversation about sinus grafting or alternative implant designs. This page is general education for Elk Grove patients. Imaging decides what applies to you. No fees, graft-brand mandates, or success rates are invented here.
Why the sinus comes up
After upper molar or premolar loss, the sinus floor can sit closer to the mouth. A standard implant length may not fit without addressing that anatomy. CBCT imaging is often how teams measure height and width before recommending a path.
Paths you may hear named (education, not a menu)
- Implant placement when existing bone is already enough
- Sinus graft / “lift” procedures timed with or before implants
- Shorter or angled implant concepts when appropriate for the case
Which path fits is a clinical call—not something to pick from a blog.
Questions to bring
- How much bone height do I have on imaging?
- Would grafting be simultaneous with implant placement or staged?
- What temporary tooth covers the space during healing?
- What activity limits apply after sinus-related surgery?
- Who do I call if pressure, nose symptoms, or unexpected swelling appear?
What not to DIY
Do not invent neti-pot schedules, flying rules, or steroid regimens from forums. Follow the written sheet you receive if sinus work is part of your plan.
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SMS dark—we will not text you from website forms. No invent case counts, “guaranteed sinus lift” claims, or dollar figures. Apex Implant Centers identity (not Apex Dental Riverbank).
Call (916) 886-1806 · 9340 W Stockton Blvd, Suite 120, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Bring any prior sinus or ENT history to the consult—it belongs in the conversation.