Sinus Lift near Taepyeong Station, Seongnam
A sinus lift adds bone below the sinus in the upper jaw so an implant has enough support.
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A sinus lift adds bone below the sinus in the upper jaw so an implant has enough support. It has no separate line on the clinic's published price list; it is quoted after CT examination, and bone graft items (₩100,000 to ₩1,000,000 by extent) may apply. Your dentist decides if you need one after imaging, and it is not required for every upper implant.
Why a Sinus Lift Is Needed
The sinus sits above the upper back teeth. After teeth are lost, the bone below can thin, leaving too little height for an implant.
A sinus lift raises the sinus floor slightly and adds graft material to build height. It is not needed for every upper implant.
Bone can also shrink because of long-term gum disease, a tooth that was removed years ago, or the natural pattern of the sinus itself, which can sit low in some people. None of this is a fault in anyone's care; it is simply anatomy that is worth measuring before an implant is planned.
The way to find out is imaging. Your dentist uses X-rays and 3D images to measure how much bone height you have under the sinus and decides whether it is enough for the implant length they have in mind.
- Upper back teeth missing for some time
- Thin bone seen on imaging
- A low sinus floor
- Earlier gum disease around upper molars
Sinus Lift for Taepyeong, Moran, Sujin and Bundang Residents
The clinic is by Taepyeong Station, Exit 5, in Sujin-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam. If you live or work in Taepyeong, Moran, Sujin, Sinheung, Gachon or the Wirye New Town area, you can see your dentist without going into central Seoul.
Moran and Sujin are on the Line 8 side of the local map, and Moran and Bokjeong also appear on the Suin-Bundang Line, so many Bundang-side residents can plan a route by subway. We do not quote travel times; check your own route in a map app before booking.
Because bone work is followed by review visits, living or working nearby can make the schedule easier to keep.
For a sinus lift, an examination comes first. Our dentists will explain what is suitable for your case, and you can ask in English. The clinic is open Monday to Wednesday 09:30–20:30, Thursday 09:30–19:00, Friday 09:30–18:30 and Saturday 09:30–13:00, with no lunch break; it is closed on Sundays and open on public holidays.
Procedure Types and Prices
The range reflects how much height is needed and the technique chosen. Your dentist explains which type applies after 3D imaging.
In general terms, a smaller gain in height can sometimes be made through the socket where the implant will go, while a larger gain needs access from the side of the jaw. Which is right for you is the dentist's call, and the fee is quoted after CT examination accordingly.
Bone graft items are published at ₩100,000, ₩200,000, ₩400,000, ₩600,000 or ₩1,000,000 depending on extent, and may apply to the sinus area or to other areas such as a tooth socket or a thin ridge. Ask for each part of the plan to be itemized.
| Item | Published price | What drives the fee |
|---|---|---|
| Sinus lift | Quoted after CT examination | Amount of height needed and technique |
| Bone graft | ₩100,000 / ₩200,000 / ₩400,000 / ₩600,000 / ₩1,000,000 | Extent of grafting needed |
| Conscious sedation, general | ₩300,000 | Optional, decided case by case |
| Conscious sedation, with an anesthesiologist | ₩400,000 | Optional, decided case by case |
Prices are the published non-covered price list in KRW. A sinus lift has no separate published line; your written quote shows exactly which items your case needs. Confirm at consultation.
What Recovery Looks Like
Some swelling and mild bleeding from the nose can occur, and your dentist will give instructions, such as avoiding blowing your nose hard. Recovery differs between people.
Contact the clinic if something worries you. Sedation (₩300,000 or ₩400,000) can be discussed if you are anxious.
Your dentist will tell you what to take for discomfort and whether you need antibiotics or a nasal spray. Follow those instructions exactly, and do not start or stop medicines on your own.
Smoking slows healing, so tell your dentist if you smoke. Plan the days after surgery with light activity in mind, and ask about travel if you intend to fly, since pressure changes may be a concern after sinus work.
- Follow medicine instructions
- Avoid pressure changes as advised
- Keep the area clean
- Do not blow your nose hard or pinch and sneeze, as advised
- Attend the review visit
Combining With Implant Placement
If there is enough bone to hold the implant steady, the sinus lift and the implant may be done together. If not, the graft heals first and the implant follows later. This is decided in your plan.
Ask how this affects your trip schedule if you are visiting from abroad.
A two-stage plan takes longer but gives the graft time to settle before the implant is placed. A one-stage plan takes fewer visits but depends on the implant being stable in the remaining bone. Neither is better in the abstract; it depends on your jaw.
Whatever the route, you will receive a schedule and an itemized fee for each stage before you agree.
Imaging and plan
Your dentist measures bone height and explains whether a sinus lift is needed.
Sinus lift
The sinus floor is raised and graft material is added under anesthesia.
Healing
The graft heals. Timing depends on your case and the technique used.
Implant and crown
The implant is placed, now or later, and the crown follows after healing.
Sinus Lift FAQ
Quick answers to common questions follow. Your dentist can give specifics after imaging.
Good questions to bring: which technique you would need, whether the implant can go in on the same day, how long the graft should heal, and what to avoid in the first days afterward.
English-speaking dentists in Seongnam
The clinic was founded by two brothers trained at Seoul National University who direct it together. Three further dentists hold Ministry of Health and Welfare specialist certifications. Full credentials →
Dr. Hyun Sung Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Microendodontics Programme, SNU
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Certified Invisalign Provider
- Osstem Implant AIC Programme
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Dr. Hyeonjoon Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Affiliate Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- Certified Invisalign Provider; leads orthodontic treatment
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
- Member, Seoul Prime Orthodontic Study Club
Dr. Yu Jin Kim
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
- Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Osaka University Dental Hospital, Japan
Dr. Min Ji Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Conservative Dentistry
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Internship and residency, Jeonbuk National University Dental Hospital
- Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University
Dr. Jin Young Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Clinical training, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Master’s degree, Kyungpook National University Graduate School of Dentistry
- BA in English Language and Literature, Korea University
Sinus Lift: frequently asked questions
How much is a sinus lift?
A sinus lift has no separate published price. It is quoted after CT examination, and bone graft items (₩100,000 to ₩1,000,000 by extent) may apply.
Is it always needed for upper implants?
No. Only when bone height is insufficient.
Can it be done at the same time as the implant?
Sometimes. It depends on your bone.
Is it painful?
We cannot promise otherwise. Local anesthesia is used, and your dentist advises on medication.
How long is healing?
It depends on your case. Your dentist will give a plan.
Can I have sedation?
Conscious sedation is listed at ₩300,000 (general) or ₩400,000 (with an anesthesiologist) and is decided case by case.
Does a sinus lift include the implant price?
No. The implant is priced separately according to the brand you choose, and for most brands the implant crown is a further separate item.
Can I fly soon after a sinus lift?
Ask your dentist before booking flights. Advice depends on your procedure and healing.
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Ask the clinic about a sinus lift
Send us your question in English and we will reply with next steps. Consultation before treatment is free; exact plans and fees are quoted after examination. Phone +82-31-757-1525.
Visit us: Taepyeong Station Exit 5, Seongnam
2–3F, 1225 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (Taepyeong Station Exit 5)
| Monday – Wednesday | 09:30 – 20:30 |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 09:30 – 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 – 18:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 – 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
| Lunch break | None — continuous hours |
Parking garage in the building; parking benefits for patients receiving treatment.
