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How do jaw implants stay in place?

December 4, 2013
Asked By:lady vaneza

I want to get jaw implants, but i am afraid they will move around. How are they secured in? How do they no move? Can you rest your jaws on the palm of your hands? I often do.

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Answer: Jaw implants do not usually need to be screwed in

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Answer: Jaw implants do not usually need to be screwed in

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Answer: Jaw implant fixation

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