The principle behind an implant is osseointegration which is the process taking place when titanium bonds to human tissue.An implant is a titanium screw in the jaw-bone on which a new tooth is built
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Implant Cost:Surgical fitting of titanium implant: c. £2250.00Crown on the above c. £500.00The titanium implants, once osseointegrated should have a life-span of 25+ yearsThe crowns supported by the osseointegrated implant need replacing at 10 year intervals at a cost of c. £500.00Implants are frequently the treatment of choice for replacing teeth lost in personal injury claims ______________________________
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