Magnetically implantable prosthetic device and method to shorten healing time, enhance bone fusion, and retard bacterial growth

A dental implant that provides a stable environment for healing when implanted in the maxillary or mandibular jaws of a mammal, said dental implant comprising:

• a magnetic base structure having a body that is formed substantially of a biocompatible magnetic material, said magnetic base structure comprising a portion of the dental implant that is configured to be inserted into a cavity in the jawbone into which it is implanted, said magnetic base structure being arranged in a way to establish a magnetic field in a region of the dental implant to promote osseointegration and reduce healing and fusing time by providing a bacteriostatic environment that prevents bacterial growth from inhibiting the healing process;
• an abutment attached to said magnetic base structure, said abutment forming a receptor device;
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• a superstructure including a donor device for cooperatively interacting with the receptor device, said superstructure further including one or more prosthetic teeth attached to said donor device.

A method of implanting a dental implant having reduced healing time and improved bone fusion comprising the steps of:

• preparing an osteotomy in the jawbone of a mammal to receive the dental implant;
• inserting a magnetic base structure having a body that is formed substantially of a biocompatible magnetic material into said osteotomy, said magnetic base structure coming into direct contact with the jawbone and generating a magnetic field in the location of the jawbone so as to reduce healing time and enhance bone fusion by establishing a bacteriostatic environment,
• leaving said magnetic base structure in said osteotomy for a period of time sufficient to allow healing and osseointegration to take place;
• attaching an abutment to said magnetic base structure, said abutment comprising a receptor device;
• attaching a prosthesis to said abutment, said prosthesis comprising a donor device to attach to the receptor device of the abutment, said prosthesis further comprising replacement teeth attached to said donor device.