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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 upon which, cosmetic teeth can be attatched. 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 fitted onto the jaw below the gums.

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

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

Yes, it is possible however you should be aware that it takes about four months for the gums to fully heal which involves shrinkage and thus 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 cause plaque and infection and also gum disease.

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

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

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