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Dental implants are used when tooth loss has caused gaps to appear between teeth and can be looked at 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 main 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 upon 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 please note that it takes about four months for the gums to fully heal which involves shrinkage and for that reason the implants will need to be adjusted.

Yes of course and just as with genuine 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 extracted which obviously depends upon your pain threshold and the type/amount of anesthetic used.

Normally not because it requires a specialist to be there but it may be a chargeable option 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 missing tooth.

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