Oral Surgery
Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift in Turkey
Rebuilding the bone foundation your implants need — performed personally by Prof. Dr. Orçun Toptaş before advanced implant cases.
Why Bone Grafting Comes Before the Implant
If you've lost a tooth years ago, worn dentures for a long time, or have naturally thin jawbone, a dental implant may not have enough bone to anchor into safely. Bone grafting rebuilds that missing volume; a sinus lift specifically raises the floor of the upper sinus to create room for implants in the back of the upper jaw, where bone is thinnest.
This is one of the most common preparatory steps for patients travelling for dental implants in Turkey — many arrive after being told at home that they're "not a candidate" for implants, when in fact a graft or sinus lift is all that's needed first. Prof. Dr. Orçun Toptaş, an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with 24+ years of experience, performs the graft and the implant as one coordinated plan rather than passing you between separate providers.
What a Graft or Sinus Lift Gives You
The Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift Process
Most patients complete the graft and their implant across two visits to Istanbul.
CT Scan & Planning
3D cone-beam tomography measures exactly how much bone you have and where.
Graft / Sinus Lift
Bio-Oss® graft material is placed to rebuild bone volume or lift the sinus floor.
Healing (Osseointegration)
3–6 months for the graft to fully fuse with your natural bone.
Implant Placement
Once healed, your implant is placed into the newly rebuilt bone.
Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift — Frequently Asked Questions
Does bone grafting hurt?
It's performed under local anaesthesia, so the procedure itself is painless. Mild swelling and discomfort for a few days afterward is normal and managed with standard pain medication.
How much does a sinus lift cost in Turkey compared to the UK or US?
Bone grafting and sinus lift procedures in Turkey typically cost a fraction of UK, US or German prices for the same Swiss-made materials and technique — a major reason patients combine the graft with their implant treatment during one trip to Istanbul.
How long before I can get my implant?
Most patients need 3–6 months of healing before the implant is placed, though some cases with minor grafting allow implant placement the same day.
Is bone grafting always necessary for dental implants?
No — it's only needed when a CT scan shows insufficient bone volume. Many patients have enough natural bone and go straight to implant placement.
What is the difference between a bone graft and a sinus lift?
A bone graft adds volume to the jawbone itself, anywhere in the mouth. A sinus lift is a specific type of graft for the upper back jaw: the floor of the maxillary sinus is gently raised and graft material is placed underneath it, creating enough height for implants where bone is naturally thinnest.
How much do bone grafting and sinus lift cost in Turkey?
At Integra Clinics, bone grafting and sinus lift procedures typically cost €450–690 depending on the volume of graft material needed — a fraction of the £1,500–3,000+ commonly quoted in the UK, using the same Swiss-made Geistlich Bio-Oss® material.
Can the graft and implant be done in the same trip?
For minor grafting, yes — the implant can often be placed at the same time as the graft. For larger grafts or sinus lifts, the bone needs 3–6 months to fuse first, so the implant is placed on a second, shorter visit to Istanbul.
Find Out If You Need a Graft
Send us your dental CT scan or panoramic X-ray (if you have one) and Prof. Dr. Toptaş's team will tell you exactly what your jawbone needs before recommending a treatment plan — completely free.