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Dental implants replace missing teeth and stabilize dentures, crowns, or other dental prostheses. The procedure involves anesthesia or sedation, placement of titanium implants in the jawbone, a 3 to 6 month osseointegration period, and attachment of abutments and the final prosthesis. Candidates should have a fully grown jawbone, healthy oral tissues and dental health, be non-smokers, and be free of health conditions that could affect bone healing.