Patent ID: 8113834

Claim:
A method for using an arrangement for implanting into a jaw bone of a recipient, wherein said arrangement has two or more implants configured to be positioned at least partially into a hole disposed within the jaw bone, at least one strengthening element configured to be attached to the jaw bone, and at least one growth stimulating substance (GSS) disposed on the implants, wherein said method comprises: providing a first implant and a second implant each having a first portion to be recessed in the jaw bone and a second portion to be exposed from the jaw bone, wherein at least said second portions bear the at least one GSS, and wherein the implants are provided with different amounts of GSS or different concentrations along the circumference and/or height; forming a first hole and a second hole, wherein the first hole and second hole are dimensioned to receive the first implant and the second implant, respectively; positioning the first implant into the first hole and the second implant into the second hole, wherein said second portions of the first implant and second implant bearing the at least one GSS extend outside the first hole and second hole, respectively; attaching a strengthening element to the jaw bone, thereby defining a space between the strengthening element and the first implant and second implant, wherein said second portions bearing the at least one GSS are exposed to said space; and allowing the release of the GSS from said second portions of the first implant and second implant to form new bone growth into the defined space.