Artificial tooth roots that are placed into and fuse with the bone of the jaw. They can be used to replace teeth or to support and retain dentures. The placement is generally so simple as to be inconsequential. In areas where bone is lacking to support these implants, we now have ingenious and effective techniques to add bone. Teeth can be placed on the implants usually after four months; however, some of the newer systems that we have researched may be restored in as quickly as eight weeks. See our two pages on implants.
