Question
A person needs a tooth implant for his front upper teeth. The bone above that tooth is also gone. For the implant to be successful it is necessary to fill the bone-gap in his upper jawbone with a powdered cement that is mixed and applied. The implant can then be done after a few months. There are three options regarding the cement: (i) The cement is made from human bone. (ii) The cement is made from cow bone. But cow bone cement does not hold up very well like human bone. (iii) The person's own bone which will be scraped from his chin or hip or leg. Then the bone will be powdered and used. What is the ruling of the Shariah regarding these options?
Answer
Options one and three are haraam. It is haraam to use any human part for any purpose whatsoever. Only option number two is permissible. The person may adopt option No. 2 and then make dua for the implant to be successful and enduring.
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