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Dental implants are utilised when tooth loss has caused gaps to appear in between teeth and can be viewed as being replacement roots upon which, cosmetic teeth can be fixed. They are also important in that they underpin and support teeth either side of the gap.

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 placed onto the jaw below the gums.

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

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

Yes, it is possible however you should be aware that it takes approximately four months for the gums to fully heal which involves shrinkage and so the implants will need to be adjusted.

Yes of course and just as with real teeth they have to be properly cleaned or else it can lead to plaque and infection and also gum disease.

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

Normally not because it requires a specialist to be in attendance but it may be a chargeable service provided by the dental practice.

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 all of the teeth top and or bottom are replaced by a full arch bridge held in place by 4 implants (can be 6).