A sinus lift costs $1,470 to $3,860 per side in 2026
Pearl's May 2026 figures, built on ADA fee survey data, put a sinus lift at $1,470 to $3,860, about $2,260 on average. The large lateral window lift runs about $2,000 to $4,000 or more per side, while a smaller crestal lift runs about $600 to $1,500. Both sides cost about 1.5 to 2 times one side.
Cost by type
| Sinus lift, national | $1,470 to $3,860, about $2,260 (Pearl, May 2026). |
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| Lateral window, per side | $2,000 to $4,000 or more. |
| Crestal lift | $600 to $1,500. |
| Both sides | About 1.5 to 2 times one side. |
| 3D scan | $250 to $500. |
| IV sedation | $400 to $1,500 or more. |
What pushes a quote up
| Technique | Lateral window costs far more than crestal. |
|---|---|
| Sides | Both sides cost more. |
| Graft material | Your own bone costs most. |
| Sedation | IV sedation adds a lot. |
| Implant timing | Same day implants can save a visit. |
Sinus lift cost by region
| Lower cost states | $1,175 to $3,100. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas. |
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| Average cost states | $1,470 to $3,860. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities. |
| Higher cost states | $1,900 to $5,000. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC. |
These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Suburban and community offices often charge 15 to 30 percent less than dense metro practices.
Lateral or crestal, and what else to budget
A sinus lift raises the floor of the sinus above your upper back teeth and packs bone underneath, so an implant has something to hold. Pearl notes it is mostly done by oral surgeons and periodontists, and healing takes about 4 to 9 months before the implant goes in.
The crestal lift is a small add on done through the implant hole when only a little more bone is needed. The lateral window lift is a bigger surgery for more bone. The implant, abutment and crown come later and cost extra. For smaller jobs, see dental bone graft prices.
How to judge the quote in your hand
- Ask lateral or crestal.
- Ask one side or both.
- Ask if the scan and membrane are included.
- Ask about sedation and its price.
- Ask for the total through the final crown.
Ways to pay less
- Ask if a crestal lift will do.
- Do both sides at once if needed.
- Get pre-authorization from your insurer.
- Get a second opinion on the plan.
Before you decide
This page covers prices only. It is not medical or dental advice. Talk to a licensed provider about what treatment you need, and ask for a written estimate and your insurer's pre-authorization before you start.
What will this cost me?
Pick the job, your state's cost level and the last detail. The estimate updates as you change them.
An estimate built from published 2026 cost guides. It is not a quote. Get a written quote before work starts.
Common questions
How much is a sinus lift?
About $1,470 to $3,860, around $2,260 on average.
Is a crestal lift cheaper?
Yes, about $600 to $1,500.
Does insurance cover a sinus lift?
Often about half, up to the yearly maximum.
How long before the implant?
Usually 4 to 9 months.