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Medical Definition of Dental implants
1. Biocompatible materials placed into (endosseous) or onto (subperiosteal) the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or artificial tooth, or to stabilise a diseased tooth. (12 Dec 1998)
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1. Biocompatible materials placed into (endosseous) or onto (subperiosteal) the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or artificial tooth, or to stabilise a diseased tooth. (12 Dec 1998)