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Dental implants are used when tooth loss has caused gaps to appear 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 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 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 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 about four months for the gums to fully heal which involves shrinkage and thus the implants have to be adjusted.

Yes of course and just as with genuine teeth they have to be correctly cleaned otherwise it can lead to plaque and infection and not to mention 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 used.

Normally not because it needs a specialist to be in attendance but it may be a chargeable service 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 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 (sometimes 6).