All I know is what daughter said that the pediatric dentist told her. I do know that there has to be something there, for the tooth to grow from, so I guess they call it a 'bud'.
I guess I need to 'update my medical degree', lol, with some research.
Yes, the implants will be expensive, I'm sure. I did discover this morning that Skylar's aunt, her dad's sister, has the same situation, she never grew 6 of her teeth. She didn't have implants, said she has no problems with them.

Countin Flowers on the wall, it don't bother me at all, playin solitaire til dawn with a deck of 51, Smokin cigarettes and watchin Captain Kangeroo, now don't tell me, I've nothin to do.