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Dental implants are utilised when tooth loss has resulted in gaps appearing between teeth and can be viewed as being replacement roots to which, cosmetic teeth can be fixed. They are also important in that they underpin and support adjacent teeth.

The most common types of dental implant are endosteal where the implant (looks like a small screw) is screwed into the jaw bone and the other is subperiosteal where the implants are on a framework that is fitted on the jaw under the gums.

Subperiosteal are placed on the jaw under the gums whereas Endosteal implants are screwed directly into the jaw – it would be dependent on the bone density of your jaw.

Whilst side effects are {extremely|very rare, they can include damage to the jaw, nerves and neighboring teeth.

Yes, it is possible however please note that it takes about four months for the gums to fully repair themselves which involves shrinkage and in view of that the implants will need to be adjusted.

Yes of course and just as with real teeth they have to be correctly cleaned or else it can cause plaque and infection and not to mention gum disease.

It is not any sorer than having a tooth removed which clearly depends on your pain tolerance and the type/amount of anesthetic utilised.

Normally not because it requires a specialist to be there but it may be a chargeable service offered by your dentist.

If you are replacing a single tooth then the gap can be bridged by crowning the teeth either side of the gap.

This is where every one of the teeth upper and or lower are replaced by a complete arch bridge held in place by 4 implants (can be 6).