What's in this guide

• What a sinus lift is
• Sinus anatomy
• When you need one
• Closed vs open
• Graft materials
• The sinus membrane
• Same time or staged
• Pricing
• Hanoi clinics
• Recovery
• Risks
• FAQ

What Is a Sinus Lift (Sinus Augmentation)?

The dentist gently lifts the lining of the maxillary sinus and places bone graft material underneath it. This adds bone height so an implant (trồng răng implant) can be placed in the upper back jaw.

Sinus Anatomy and Why It Matters

The maxillary sinuses are air spaces above the upper back teeth. After those teeth are lost, the bone below the sinus thins and the sinus can expand downward, leaving too little bone for an implant.

When You Need a Sinus Lift: How the CBCT Decides

A CBCT 3D scan measures how much bone sits below the sinus where each implant would go. With a moderate shortfall a closed lift may be enough; with very little bone, an open lift and sometimes a staged plan. Picasso says it takes a CBCT before every implant (600,000 VND); you can also send an existing scan as DICOM files.

Two Techniques: Lateral Window (Open) vs Crestal (Closed)

Bone Graft Materials Used

Sinus lifts commonly use bone substitutes: processed bovine bone (Bio-Oss is a widely used example), synthetic material, or sometimes your own bone. Picasso lists bone grafts separately at 4,000,000 VND (synthetic) to 15,000,000 VND (Bio-Oss block), so ask whether graft material is included in the sinus lift price.

The Schneiderian Membrane, and Why Perforations Matter

The sinus lining (Schneiderian membrane) is thin. A small tear can often be repaired during surgery; a larger one may mean stopping and trying again after healing. Piezotome instruments, which Picasso says it has at every branch, are designed to cut bone while sparing soft tissue.

Simultaneous vs Staged Implant Placement

If there is enough bone to hold the implant steady, the lift and implant are often done together. If not, the lift is done first and the implant placed after the graft heals, which can add a visit. Ask the clinic to set out every visit in writing.

Sinus Lift Pricing in Hanoi

Picasso's list for both Hanoi branches ("Updated July 2026", read 26 Oct 2026), converted at about US$1 = 25,830 VND. Indicative only; only a written quote applies. SmileJet does not publish home-country sinus lift prices; compare with a written quote from your own dentist.

Hanoi Clinics for Sinus Lifts

SmileJet lists two dental clinics in Hanoi, both branches of Picasso Dental Clinic. Both are featured partners on SmileJet: a commercial listing relationship, not a clinical endorsement. Same prices at both.

Picasso Dental Clinic, Westlake Square

LKC22 Hoàng Minh Thảo, Westlake Square, in what was Bắc Từ Liêm district. On-site CBCT and digitally planned implant cases. See the Westlake Square branch.

Picasso Dental Clinic, Old Quarter Branch

16 Phố Châu Long, Ba Đình ward. The founding branch (2013); the clinic says its most senior dentists practise here. See the Old Quarter branch.

Both open every day 8:30 to 18:00. Picasso no longer publishes dentists' names, so ask who will do the surgery.

Recovery Timeline & Post-Op Instructions

Swelling, bruising and a stuffy nose are common for the first few days and usually settle within a week or two. Follow the dentist's instructions and medicines.

Post-op rules to follow

• Do not blow your nose; sneeze with your mouth open.
• No straws, smoking or heavy lifting.
• Soft food, chewing on the other side.
• Ask the dentist when you can fly, swim or exercise.
• Call the clinic if you have heavy bleeding, fever, or swelling that gets worse.

Risks

• A tear in the sinus membrane.
• Infection, sinusitis or graft loss.
• Bleeding, swelling and bruising.

Smoking and existing sinus problems raise the risk. Tell the dentist about any sinus history.

When a Sinus Lift Is NOT Needed

If there is enough bone below the sinus, no lift is needed. In some cases shorter implants, angled implants (as in All-on-4) or a bridge can avoid a lift. Ask the dentist what alternatives fit your scan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a sinus lift cost in Hanoi?

At Picasso, both Hanoi branches, a closed (crestal) sinus lift is 7,000,000 VND and an open (lateral window) sinus lift 14,000,000 VND, about US$270 to 540. Prices are indicative; only a written quote applies.

Can a sinus lift and implant be done at the same time?

Often, if there is enough bone to hold the implant steady while the graft heals. With very little bone the lift is done first and the implant placed later. The dentist decides from your CBCT scan.

Can I fly home after a sinus lift?

Pressure changes can strain a healing sinus, so ask the dentist how long to wait before flying and plan spare days in Hanoi.

Is a sinus lift painful?

It is done under local anaesthetic. Swelling, bruising and a stuffy feeling for a few days are common afterwards, managed with the medicines the dentist prescribes.

How do I know if I need a sinus lift?

A CBCT 3D scan shows how much bone sits below the sinus where the implant would go. Picasso says it takes one before every implant; it costs 600,000 VND.

Related Guides

• Bone grafting in Hanoi
• Dental implant cost in Hanoi
• Dental implants in Hanoi: complete guide

Prices are indicative; only a clinic's written quote applies to you. SmileJet is an information and booking service, not a healthcare provider.