ATTENTION VA BEACH PATIENTS:
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Being told you don’t have enough bone for dental implants can feel like you’re at a dead end, but for most patients in Virginia Beach, it’s simply a detour. A sinus lift is a time-tested procedure that rebuilds the bone in your upper jaw, turning you from not being a candidate into one who can schedule implant surgery.
At Goodove Oral Surgery, our board-certified oral surgeons have helped Hampton Roads patients restore their smiles for close to two decades. As an independent, locally owned practice, we take the time to evaluate your unique anatomy and build a personalized plan for dental implants in Virginia Beach, including the preparatory procedures like sinus lifts that make long-lasting results possible.
A sinus lift, also called sinus augmentation, is a specialized form of bone grafting performed in the upper back jaw. Your maxillary sinuses are located just above your upper molars and premolars, and when teeth in this area are lost, the bone beneath the sinus floor often shrinks while the sinus itself expands downward. The result is a jawbone that’s too thin to securely anchor a dental implant.
During the procedure, your oral surgeon gently elevates the sinus membrane and places grafting material into the space below it. Over the following months, this material integrates with your natural bone, creating a strong and stable foundation for implant placement. This technique has decades of clinical support behind it, including a 15-year retrospective study published in 2023 that evaluated 472 sinus augmentation procedures supporting 757 dental implants and examined the success of different graft materials and methods.
Several common situations can leave the upper jaw without enough bone height for implants. The most frequent reasons we recommend a sinus lift include:
Whatever the cause, a sinus lift restores the bone volume needed for predictable, long-lasting implant results. Our surgeons will confirm whether it’s right for you during a thorough consultation.
Knowing what’s ahead can take much of the anxiety out of oral surgery, which is why we walk you through every stage before treatment begins.
Precision starts with planning. We use advanced cone beam CT imaging to capture a detailed three-dimensional view of your jaw, sinus anatomy, and existing bone. This allows our surgeons to measure exactly how much bone you have, plan the ideal graft placement, and map out your future implant position before the procedure ever begins. This level of preparation reduces surprises in the operating room and helps us deliver more predictable results.
On the day of surgery, your comfort is our priority. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, our doctors are extensively trained in anesthesia and offer a full range of sedation options so you can relax throughout your procedure, while our warm, highly trained surgical staff closely monitors you during and after surgery to ensure the highest level of safety.
Most patients return to normal activities within a few days, though the graft itself typically needs several months to fully integrate before your implant is placed. In some cases, the sinus lift and implant placement can even be completed during the same visit. Our team provides detailed aftercare guidance and remains directly accessible if you have any questions during your healing period.
Sinus lift surgery demands surgical skill, careful judgment, and an honest assessment of what’s best for each patient. Dr. Scott Goodove and Dr. Peter Zagursky are board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons who completed four years of hospital-based residency training after dental school, and they maintain operating privileges at several local hospitals for patients with special medical or anesthetic needs. That safety-first philosophy means you’re never pushed into treatment that isn’t right for your situation, and patients with complex medical histories can be treated in the setting that’s safest for them.
As a hometown practice that has stayed independent while many others joined corporate groups, we answer only to our patients. You’ll work with the same surgeon from consultation through final implant placement, and our doctors personally pick up the phone when patients have questions. Because most of our patients arrive through trusted referrals from local dentists, we also coordinate closely with your general dentist at every step of your implant treatment. We know that trying to figure out what’s covered by your insurance can add confusion and stress, which is why we work hand-in-hand with you to maximize your benefits, accepting most major insurance plans along with providing flexible financing options to keep care within reach.
If missing upper teeth or insufficient bone have been holding you back from dental implants, a sinus lift may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. Our Virginia Beach team will evaluate your jaw with state-of-the-art imaging, thoroughly explain every option, and design a treatment plan tailored to your goals, your health, and your timeline.
At Goodove Oral Surgery, we treat every patient like family, and that starts with your very first visit. Contact our Virginia Beach office today to schedule your sinus lift consultation and let us help you finally get that fully complete, confident smile that you have been dreaming of.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
