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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 fixed. 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 placed on the jawbone below the gums.

Subperiosteal are placed upon the jaw under 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 repair themselves which involves shrinkage and hence 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 sorer than having a tooth extracted which clearly 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 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 gap.

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