Mapped before touched
Sinus anatomy comes off the CBCT scan in 3D before surgery is scheduled.
- Sinus floor mapped
- Bone height measured
- Nerve positions read
- Staged written plan
Upper Jaw Preparation in St. Petersburg, Florida
Sinus lift surgery in
Sinus lift surgery in
St. Petersburg, FL.
Upper back teeth sit close to the sinus, and implants there need bone height the years may have taken. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD maps the sinus on CBCT imaging and lifts and grafts the floor so a zirconia implant has ground to stand on.
Why A Lift
Making room for the upper implant.
When upper molars leave, the sinus drifts down into the space and bone height shrinks. A sinus lift restores the margin: the floor moves up, graft material moves in, and the implant site gets its depth back.
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Grafted with support
The lifted floor gets graft material with LPRF from your own blood.
- LPRF-supported grafting
- Ozone-disinfected site
- Antibiotic-free in most cases
- Healing tracked on imaging
Implant to follow
Once the graft matures, the zirconia implant goes into solid ground.
- Staged per the CBCT plan
- Metal-free zirconia implant
- Swiss BioHealth protocol
- Restored by the in-house lab
Planned vs Improvised
CBCT-planned lift vs working blind.
Sinus anatomy varies patient to patient, and flat films flatten it. The 3D scan turns the lift into a measured procedure instead of an estimate.
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| Property | CBCT-planned | Flat-film estimate |
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| Sinus anatomy | Mapped in 3D | Estimated from shadows |
| Bone height | Measured before surgery | Discovered mid-case |
| Staging | Lift and implant sequenced in writing | Improvised |
| Healing | Tracked with follow-up imaging | As needed |
The Process
A sinus lift, step by step.
Lifts are staged procedures, and the plan carries the case from scan to seated implant.
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CBCT mapping
The scan measures bone height and maps the sinus floor, and the staged plan is provided in writing.
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The lift
The sinus floor is gently raised and graft material with LPRF support fills the new space, under ozone disinfection.
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Graft maturation
Bone integrates over the following months, tracked with imaging.
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Implant placement
A zirconia implant goes into the restored height, finished by the in-house lab.
Inside the Office
Upper jaw surgery, fully in-house.
Mapping, surgery, and the eventual crown all run on Mirror Lake: CBCT imaging, surgical operatories, and the lab.
CBCT 3D scanner
Three-dimensional bone and soft-tissue imaging that flat 2D x-rays walk past.
- Volumetric capture
- Reads bone density in 3D
- Surfaces hidden cavitations
- Maps old root canal sites
Operatory
Five private rooms with HEPA-filtered air and natural Mirror Lake light overhead.
- HEPA-filtered air per room
- Natural light, no fluorescent buzz
- Nitrile dam isolation
- No off-gassing materials
Ozone therapy station
Medical-grade ozone disinfects surgical sites and periodontal pockets without antibiotics.
- Cavitation surgery disinfection
- Periodontal pocket flushing
- Implant site preparation
- Antibiotic-free protocol
Trained in Switzerland
Trained by the pioneer of ceramic implants.
Dr. Ulrich Volz developed the first FDA-cleared ceramic dental implant and founded Swiss BioHealth in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD studied under him directly and uses the Swiss BioHealth protocol at his practice in the Tampa Bay area. Every biological case at Natural Smiles is planned, placed, and finished to the same standard.
- DMD
- IAOMT SMART certified
- SDS Swiss BioHealth Protocol
- Holistic Dental Association board of directors
- International Academy of Ceramic Implantology
Patient Reviews
Patient reviews on staged surgery.
Patients drive in from across Florida and fly in from across the U.S. A few in their own words, from 700+ reviews averaging 4.9 stars on Google, Facebook and Healthgrades.
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"Took my now 19 month old here back when she chipped her tooth at 13 months. He was great with her. … Every one who works here is so pleasant. I will continue to make the 1 hour and 15 minute drive here just because of the atmosphere!"
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"I drive over an hour each way to see these people but they are the best. Very meticulous and confirm to the idea of first do no harm. A rare thing in modern dentistry."
Mark F. - ★★★★★Google
"This isn't your average or even better dentist, Dr Litano knows his craft, has all the best tools, and is exceptionally gifted to provide the best care in a way that makes you feel comfortable and safe. Highly recommend!"
Kathy M.
Sinus Lift FAQ
Questions about sinus lifts in St. Petersburg.
The questions patients ask most before upper jaw grafting.
Upper back implants need bone height, and the sinus often lies where the bone used to be. The lift restores depth so the implant has ground to hold.
The CBCT scan measures it directly: bone height at the site and where your sinus floor is located. No guessing from flat films.
The graft matures over months, tracked with imaging, and the implant schedules when the site confirms. The staged plan sets expectations up front.
The lift prices within the staged implant plan. You receive a written estimate covering the full sequence after the scan.
Schedule
Sinus lift consultations in downtown St. Petersburg.
A consultation with a 3D scan gives you a written treatment plan and cost estimate before any decisions. Call (727) 300-0044 or request a visit online.