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   implant

   verb

   • 1. insert or fix (tissue or an artificial object) in a person's body, especially by surgery: "electrodes had been implanted in his brain" Similar insertembedburylodgeplaceput in placeinstallintroducegraftengraftOpposite extract
   • ▪ provide someone or something with (something) by implantation: "rats were implanted with amphetamine pellets"
   • ▪ (of a fertilized egg) become attached to the wall of the uterus: "some days later the fertilized egg implants into the lining of the uterus"
   • ▪ establish (an idea) in a person's mind: "this idea was implanted in my mind by a coincidence" Similar instilinculcateinsinuateintroduceinjectplantsowsow the seeds ofinfuseimpressimprintrootlodge

   noun

   • 1. a thing implanted in something else, especially a piece of tissue, prosthetic device, or other object implanted in the body: "a silicone breast implant"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin implantare ‘engraft’, from Latin in- ‘into’ + plantare ‘to plant’.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ProsthesisProsthesis - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · 'addition, application, attachment'), or a prosthetic implant, is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through physical trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth (congenital disorder).

3. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › contraceptive-implantContraceptive implant - Mayo Clinic

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   Jul 2, 2024 · A contraceptive implant is a flexible plastic rod about the size of a matchstick that is placed under the skin of the upper arm. The implant releases a low, steady dose of the hormone progestin. Progestin prevents pregnancy by pausing ovulation. And it thickens the mucus of the cervix. This makes it hard for sperm to reach an egg.

4. www.nature.com › subjects › implantsImplants - Latest research and news | Nature

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Implants are biomedical materials or medical devices intended to replace a missing biological structure, or support or augment the function of an existing one. Examples of implants are...

5. www.verywellhealth.com › different-types-of-cosmetic-dentalCosmetic Dentistry Types, Procedures, and Benefits - Verywell...

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Cosmetic Dental Implants A dental implant is a metal device used to permanently replace a missing tooth. The device is usually made out of titanium and is surgically implanted into the jawbone where the tooth is missing.

6. www.sargondental.com › complete-teeth-replacement-the-perksComplete Teeth Replacement: The Perks of Dental Implants...

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   4 days ago · Comparing Dental Implants to Other Teeth Replacement Options. Upon comparing dental implants to other options like dentures and bridges, you may find that while the upfront cost may be higher, the long-term value is indisputable. For one, they look and feel far more natural.

7. www.newmouth.com › dentistry › restorativeAll-on-4 Dental Implants: Procedure and Costs - NewMouth

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   Jul 2, 2024 · Instead of needing an individual implant for each missing tooth, the All-on-4 technique uses four strategically placed implants to support a new set of fixed-in-place teeth. The back implants are placed at an angle.

8. www.dentaly.org › us › teeth-implants-costPros and Cons of Dental Implants: Cost, Eligibility, Treatment

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   Jul 10, 2024 · Dental implants are a replacement for unfixable or missing teeth. They consist of a biocompatible post inserted into your jawbone, an abutment (connector) that screws into the post, and a crown that attaches to the abutment. The crown is the only part of the implant that you can actually see and is made to look just like a natural tooth.