Developments in dental technology have made it possible to use implants as anchors for dentures and bridges. A dental implant is made from titanium, is shaped like a screw and is a substitute for a natural tooth root. It is placed (a fixture) into the jaw-bone in a precisely located place in close contact with the bone, during a minor surgical operation, usually under local anaesthesia. The exact number of implants required varies from patient to patient.

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