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    • bone grafting
    • extractions
    • oral pathology
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    • Meet Dr. Sudbrink
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  • Dental Implants
  • wisdom teeth
  • Sedation / Anesthesia
  • Sinus Lift
  • bone grafting
  • extractions
  • oral pathology
  • Locations
  • Meet Dr. Sudbrink

Sinus Grafts Using Modern Technology

Illustration of a dental implant with sinus lift procedure.

Dr. Steven Sudbrink Uses Advanced Tools to Make Sinus Grafting More Precise and Controlled.

Some patients do not have enough bone in the upper back jaw for dental implants. This often happens because the sinus sits low or because bone has been lost after teeth were removed. A sinus graft, also called a sinus lift, can help rebuild this bone so implants can be placed in a stronger and more stable position.


Dr. Sudbrink performs sinus grafting with modern technology designed to improve precision, protect delicate anatomy, and support healing.

Why Technology Matters in Sinus Grafting

The sinus membrane is very thin. During a sinus graft, the surgeon must gently lift this membrane and place bone graft material underneath it. This is a delicate procedure.


Using the right technology can make a major difference. Dr. Sudbrink uses tools such as piezoelectric instruments and PRF to help perform sinus grafts in a careful, controlled way.

Piezoelectric Instruments

Piezoelectric instruments use ultrasonic vibration to cut bone in a very precise way. Unlike regular drills or burs, piezo instruments are designed to cut hard tissue while being gentler around soft tissue.


This can be helpful during sinus grafting because the sinus membrane is delicate. Piezo technology allows Dr. Sudbrink to create the sinus access window and work around the membrane with more control.


Benefits of piezo technology may include:

  • More precise bone cutting
  • Better control during delicate sinus procedures
  • Less aggressive cutting compared with traditional rotary instruments
  • A more careful approach near the sinus membrane
  • Helpful access when anatomy is thin, irregular, or difficult

PRF: Using the Patient’s Own Blood to Support Healing

PRF stands for platelet-rich fibrin. It is made from a small sample of the patient’s own blood. The blood is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate natural healing cells, platelets, and fibrin.


Dr. Sudbrink may use PRF with bone graft material during sinus grafting. PRF can help create a more natural healing environment and can help hold graft material together.


PRF may help by:

  • Supporting the body’s natural healing response
  • Helping stabilize the bone graft material
  • Creating a biologic membrane or layer over the graft
  • Using the patient’s own blood, without synthetic additives
  • Improving handling of graft material during surgery

Experience Matters

Sinus grafting is not just a mechanical procedure. It requires judgment, experience, and a clear understanding of sinus anatomy, bone quality, implant planning, and healing.


Dr. Sudbrink has extensive experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery and uses modern surgical technology to help plan and perform these procedures carefully.


Every case is different. Some patients need a small vertical sinus lift at the time of implant placement. Others need a larger lateral sinus graft before implants can be placed. Dr. Sudbrink evaluates the patient’s 3D imaging, bone height, sinus shape, and overall implant plan before recommending the best approach.

A Careful Approach to Implant Bone Grafting

The goal of sinus grafting is to create enough healthy bone to support dental implants in the upper back jaw. Dr. Sudbrink’s approach focuses on:

  • Careful diagnosis
  • 3D imaging review
  • Appropriate graft selection
  • Gentle sinus membrane elevation
  • Use of piezo technology when indicated
  • Use of PRF when helpful
  • Implant planning based on the final tooth position

Why Choose Dr. Sudbrink for Sinus Grafting?

Patients choose Dr. Sudbrink because sinus grafting is a procedure where training and experience matter. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, he is trained to manage advanced bone grafting, sinus anatomy, implant surgery, sedation, and surgical complications.


His use of piezo instruments and PRF reflects a modern, thoughtful approach to sinus grafting and dental implant preparation.

Schedule a Consultation

If you have been told you do not have enough bone for dental implants in the upper jaw, Dr. Sudbrink can evaluate your case and discuss whether a sinus graft is needed.


A consultation can help determine:

  • How much bone is available
  • Whether the sinus is too close to the jawbone
  • Whether a sinus graft is needed before implant placement
  • Whether the implant can be placed at the same time as the graft
  • Which grafting approach is best for your situation


Call today to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Steven Sudbrink.

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