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Dental implants are used when tooth loss has caused gaps to appear in 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 shore up 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 onto the jawbone under 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 bordering teeth.

Yes, it is possible however please note that it takes approximately 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 also gum disease.

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

Normally not because it needs an anesthetist to be there but it may be a chargeable option offered 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 missing tooth.

This is where all of the teeth upper and or lower are replaced by a full arch bridge supported by 4 implants (can be 6).