Often when considering restoring function when missing some or all teeth, dental implants are the best choice. Traditionally the treatment plan for implants required the implants to be placed at specific angles, usually perpendicular (straight up and down relative to a person’s bite).

It is not unusual for a person to have anatomical problems with ideal locations for the implants. Sinuses in the upper jaw may be large or nerves in the lower jaw are in the precise location that a dentist would want to place an implant. Usually this means extra surgeries are needed to create room or move the obstruction out of the way.

With the All-on-four method, the issues are eliminated. By angling the implants, the problems can be avoided and the dentures or bridges can be placed predictably.

Call Dr Lance Timmerman DMD at 206-241-5533 to learn more!