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Dental implants are used when tooth loss has caused gaps to appear between teeth and can be viewed as being replacement roots to which, cosmetic teeth can be fixed. 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 fitted onto the jaw under the gums.

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

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

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

Yes of course and just as with genuine teeth they have to be properly cleaned or else it can lead to plaque and infection as well as gum disease.

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

Normally not because it needs a specialist to be there but it may be a chargeable option offered 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 every one of the teeth upper and or lower are replaced by a complete arch bridge held in place by 4 implants (can be 6).