Dt. Mahmut Boran
Implantologist & Maxillofacial Surgeon
All-on-4 Implant Surgery
- DDS
London RegisteredTurkey OperationsNamed Partners4 Languages
Bone Grafting / Sinus Lift
Pre-implant bone grafting and maxillary sinus lift surgery delivered through the ATDERA Care Network of accredited specialist facilities in Turkey, coordinated end-to-end from a UK-registered office under verified clinician review.
- Duration
- 60–120 minutes
- Recovery
- 1–2 weeks (soft tissue)
- Success Rate
- 3–6 months healing typical (staged)
- Patient Stay
- 5–7 days
Overview
What does this involve?
- Bone grafting is a pre-implant adjunctive surgical procedure that augments jawbone volume — height, width, or both — at a planned implant site that does not have sufficient native bone to support a stable implant. A maxillary sinus lift is a specific bone augmentation technique that elevates the maxillary sinus membrane and places graft material below it to increase posterior maxillary bone height for upper-jaw implants.
- Graft material types fall into four clinical categories. Autograft is the patient's own bone harvested from a secondary site — the most biologically active option but requires a second surgical field. Allograft is processed donor bone from a regulated tissue bank. Xenograft is bovine-derived mineral bone substitute, the most commonly used material in routine sinus lift surgery. Alloplast is a synthetic biocompatible substitute. The verified partner implantologist on the ATDERA pathway selects the graft material against the volume required, the surgical site, and the planned implant timeline.
- Through the ATDERA Care Network, pre-implant bone augmentation in Turkey is reviewed individually by a verified partner implantologist and maxillofacial surgeon before any pathway is proposed. The relationship to subsequent implant placement is the key narrative anchor: where bone volume after augmentation supports primary implant stability, immediate placement may be feasible; where volume is more limited, a staged protocol with three to six months of healing before implant placement is the more predictable plan.
Who is this for?
- Adults with insufficient native bone volume at a planned implant site — typically following long-term tooth loss, periodontal bone loss, traumatic loss, or pneumatisation of the maxillary sinus into the posterior maxilla — who require augmentation before implant placement is feasible.
- Patients planning posterior maxillary implants in whom the residual sub-antral bone height is below the threshold for direct implant placement, where a maxillary sinus lift increases that height to a clinically usable volume.
- Patients who have been told they are not candidates for dental implants elsewhere, who are seeking a second-opinion review of whether a graft, sinus lift, or alternative anchorage technique would re-open the implant pathway.
Key considerations
- Localised ridge resorption following long-term tooth loss, where a planned implant site has insufficient bone height or width for a stable implant placement.
- Posterior maxillary pneumatisation reducing sub-antral bone height below the threshold for direct upper-jaw implant placement.
- Periodontal or traumatic bone loss at a planned implant site that requires augmentation before a fixed restoration is feasible.
- Ridge preservation at the time of extraction to maintain alveolar volume for a later staged implant.
- Augmentation alongside a failing implant retreatment where the residual bone volume is insufficient for a replacement implant of adequate dimensions.
What to Expect
Before
Clinical Evaluation and Graft Material Selection
2–4 weeks beforeA verified partner implantologist and maxillofacial surgeon reviews your case remotely from a CBCT scan, panoramic radiograph, and full medical history. The review confirms the volume of bone augmentation required, identifies whether a ridge graft, a maxillary sinus lift, or a combined procedure is appropriate, and selects the graft material — autograft, allograft, xenograft, or alloplast — against the volume required and the planned implant timeline. ATDERA then issues a written, customised estimate covering the surgeon fee, graft material, membrane, anaesthesia, and the staged or simultaneous implant plan.
During
Bone Graft or Sinus Lift Surgery
60–120 minutesUnder local anaesthesia, with IV sedation available where the patient requests it, the partner surgeon raises a flap, prepares the recipient site, and places the selected graft material — typically xenograft or alloplast for routine sinus lift cases, autograft or allograft where greater biological activity is needed. For a sinus lift, the maxillary sinus membrane is elevated through a lateral window or crestal approach and graft material is packed below it. A resorbable barrier membrane is placed where indicated, and the surgical site is closed with fine sutures. The full appointment typically completes within 60 to 120 minutes per site.
After
Healing, Implant Placement, and Long-Term Review
3–6 months healing typical (staged)Soft-tissue healing typically takes one to two weeks, during which mild swelling is managed with prescribed analgesics, a chlorhexidine rinse protocol, and a soft diet. For staged cases, three to six months of graft consolidation is allowed before implant placement, with a CBCT review confirming bone volume and density at the end of that period. Where bone volume after augmentation supports primary stability, immediate implant placement may be feasible at the time of grafting. The ATDERA care coordinator schedules remote video reviews within 1st week, 6th week, and 3rd month with the partner surgeon on file, with the implant pathway sequenced jointly.
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Customised for your case
ATDERA does not publish fixed price lists. Every treatment pathway is individually scoped based on clinical review, and costs are discussed transparently once the appropriate pathway, facility, and specialist have been designated for your case.
What influences your treatment cost
- Procedure scope and complexity — single vs. combined, revision vs. primary
- Partner facility and accreditation level — hospital vs. ambulatory centre
- Length of stay — day-case, overnight, or extended recovery in Turkey
- Specialist seniority and case-specific expertise requirements
- Pre-operative diagnostics — imaging, lab work, specialist consultations
- Post-operative follow-up programme — local recovery support and remote monitoring
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How Your Treatment Works
1
Enquiry
Share your medical history and treatment goals. We review every case individually.
2
Clinical Assessment
Our team evaluates your case, confirms suitability, and assigns your named specialist.
3
Planning & Preparation
We schedule your appointments, coordinate travel logistics, and prepare your treatment plan.
4
Your Treatment
Receive care from your verified clinician at an accredited facility. We manage every detail.
5
Recovery
Post-treatment monitoring, discharge planning, and clearance for your return journey.
6
Continued Care
Scheduled follow-up consultations and coordination with your physician at home.
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