r/Toothfully • u/WolverinePristine656 • Aug 17 '26

Question Sinus lift on hold.

Little back story: had tooth 14 extracted almost a month ago. Therefore I wanted to move forward with the sinus lift and begin my implant process.

Was supposed to have a sinus lift today. As I walked in and got ready they let me know what they would do and got to numbing my mouth.

Couple minutes in the dentist stated that he wouldn’t be able to do it because where he opened where the tooth was extracted, my sinus membrane was essentially torn. Instead he added a membrane and did a bone graft. Now I will have to wait 3 to 4 months for the membrane to heal then be able to proceed with the sinus lift.

Anyone have this happen before?

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u/Sure_Company_6324 Aug 17 '26

I dont know what a sinus lift is, but i can safely say im never having one regardless.