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Dental implants are used when tooth loss has resulted in gaps appearing between teeth and can be viewed as being replacement roots to which, cosmetic teeth can be attatched. 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 jawbone under the gums.

Subperiosteal are placed upon the jaw under 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 bordering teeth.

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

Yes of course and just as with real teeth they have to be properly cleaned otherwise it can lead to plaque and infection as well as 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 used.

Normally not because it requires a specialist to be there but it may be a chargeable service provided 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 upper and or lower are replaced by a full arch bridge supported by 4 implants (can be 6).