Sorry for delay in answering, Minnie. Just back from Big City treatments for Christmas, and did not take a computer. Okay, first and only sign I had of dead teeth was when they broke off. All in about two weeks. I had to file them down to keep from lacerating my tongue, and because that didn't hurt, I knew they were truly dead (grin). I have titanium screws implanted in the bone. When they are judged to have bonded, there will be teeth attached. THEN, there will be one heck of a party, all invited! And yes, implants function just as regular teeth do, although chewing hard candy, nuts, or ice, etc., probably is not recommended.