The present invention is based on the discovery that when a tooth
primordium is inserted into a mammalian jaw and tooth formation follows,
new alveolar bone around the new tooth forms. The present invention is
based on the idea of stimulating new tooth formation via the implantation
of tooth primordia at selected places in the jaw (e.g. at four points in
the molar regions) to result in the formation of bony protuberances which
could facilitate denture retention. The teeth may then be removed from
the jaw of the patient to leave the new alveolar bone.