Simultaneous Sinus Lift and Implant Placement in Lakewood, WA

For many patients in Lakewood and Tacoma, the idea of multiple surgeries and months of waiting can be a deterrent to getting dental implants. However, when the conditions are right, Dr. Kevin Kim, DDS can perform a Simultaneous Sinus Lift and Implant Placement. This advanced “two-in-one” procedure allows Dr. Kim to lift the sinus floor, add bone grafting material, and seat the dental implant all during the same appointment. This significantly shortens your total treatment timeline, moving you toward a functional, beautiful smile months faster than traditional staged methods.

Are You a Candidate for the Simultaneous Approach?

The key to a successful simultaneous procedure is the “primary stability” of the implant. As a specialized Dental Implant Periodontist, Dr. Kim uses CBCT 3D Imaging to measure your existing bone. If you have at least 4 to 5 millimeters of natural bone height, even if it isn’t enough to support the full length of an implant, there is often enough “grip” to hold the titanium post in place while the new bone graft heals around it. If the bone is paper-thin (less than 4mm), Dr. Kim may recommend a staged approach to ensure your safety and the implant’s longevity.

How the Procedure Works

At Dental Health Associates, Dr. Kim utilizes precision techniques to combine these steps seamlessly:

• The Access: Using minimally invasive tools, Dr. Kim reaches the sinus floor through the same site where the implant will be placed.
• The Lift: The delicate sinus membrane is gently “tented” upward to create space.
• The Graft: Specialized bone grafting material, often mixed with your own Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF), is packed into the new space.
• The Placement: The dental implant is immediately threaded into the natural bone, acting as a “pillar” that helps support the graft and the sinus membrane during the healing phase.

The Benefits for South Sound Patients

By combining these procedures, our patients from University Place, Steilacoom, and JBLM enjoy several distinct advantages:

• One Recovery Period: You only have to undergo one surgical visit and one healing phase, rather than two separate procedures spaced six months apart.
• Faster Final Results: Because the implant is already in place, the “waiting game” for the bone to mature happens while the implant is already integrating.
• Cost-Effective: Combining the surgeries often reduces the total number of office visits and associated costs.
• Preserved Anatomy: Placing the implant immediately helps maintain the surrounding bone structure and prevents further sinus expansion.

Dr. Kevin Kim’s 20+ years of experience allow him to navigate the complexities of the sinus with extreme care. To learn more about the criteria for “same-day” sinus lifts, you can visit the American Academy of Periodontology or the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. We are dedicated to providing the most efficient and technologically advanced path to your new smile.