An allogenic intervertebral implant for fusing vertebrae is disclosed. The implant
is a piece of allogenic bone conforming in size and shape with a portion of an
end plate of a vertebra. The implant has a wedge-shaped profile to restore disc
height and the natural curvature of the spine. The top and bottom surfaces of the
implant have a plurality of teeth to resist expulsion and provide initial stability.
The implant according to the present invention provides initial stability need
for fusion without stress shielding.