Dental implant. Close-up of the upper jaw of a patient showing the position of an implant (centre right). This is used to support a false tooth (not seen) when the original tooth has died and been removed. Seen here is the base,or post,of the implant. This is surgically embedded into a hole drilled in the jawbone. A metal peg is then screwed into position on the post,which supports a tooth-like crown | |
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