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Dental implants are used when tooth loss has caused gaps to appear in between teeth and can be looked at as being replacement roots upon 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 below the gums.

Subperiosteal are placed on the jaw under 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 please note that it takes more or less four months for the gums to fully heal which involves shrinkage and in view of that the implants have to be adjusted.

Yes of course and just as with genuine teeth they have to be properly cleaned otherwise it can cause plaque and infection and also gum disease.

It is not any sorer than having a tooth extracted which clearly depends upon your pain threshold and the type/amount of anesthetic utilised.

Normally not because it needs an anesthetist 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 missing tooth.

This is where every one of the teeth top and or bottom are replaced by a complete arch bridge supported by 4 implants (sometimes 6).