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I had the sinus augmentation and bone graft. It cost me $4000 out of pocket. It wasn't the most horrible experience but it was wasn't easy-breezy either. I was swollen for at least 5-6 days and out of work for 3. I needed prescription painkillers for 2-3 days. It healed well and I go back in about a month to start the implant procedure. I didn't have any problems at all with infections or sinus issues but I wasn't comfortable with the risk even though my doctor suggested there wasn't much of a risk. I still have the other side to do although I'm not sure if I want to go through this stressful and expensive process again. Overall, it was tolerable but guess I'll wait and see how I feel after the final results.

Thank you so much for sharing this info. I have a simiar situtation, missing two back uppers and one upper on the other side. I've been avoiding correcting this for a while now b/c it seemed like such an extensive and EXPENSIVE process. Was the bone grafting and/or sinus lift painful? Were you swollen after and for how long? I read some peope were swollen over a week. Did you need to take off work? Were there any sinus issues after the lift? Sorry for all the questions - I'm a little nervous about the procedure. Does it feel like a long, greuling process? Are you happy with your results so far? Please continue to update! I feel better just knowing I'm not the only one!

You're review was very helpful... Especially the recovery info. I recently had a consol for the the same surgery you had. My doctor told me 1 to 1 1/2 weeks recovery even though I mentioned that I bruise and swell easy! I was goign to take a week or so off and figured some industrial makeup would do the rest! Looks like I'll wait until I can take some extended time off.