A Biological Dentistry Perspective on Nerve-Fused Tooth Implants

Exploring the future of implant dentistry through a biological lens

Introduction

For decades, dental implants have relied on titanium posts and a process called osseointegration.
While structurally sound, this method falls short in one critical way: it doesn’t restore the sensory experience of a natural tooth.

When a tooth is lost, the periodontal ligament—rich in proprioceptive nerves—is also lost. These nerves regulate:

• Bite force

• Chewing

• Spatial awareness

Titanium in bone does not recreate this feedback loop. But that may now be changing.

“Restoring sensation, not just structure, is the next frontier in biological dentistry.”
— Dr. John Johnson, DDS