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Dental implants are utilised when tooth loss has resulted in gaps appearing 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 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 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 on the density of bone of your jaw.

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

Yes, it is possible however you should be aware that it takes more or less four months for the gums to fully repair themselves which involves shrinkage and in view of that the implants will need to be adjusted.

Yes of course and just as with real teeth they have to be correctly cleaned or else it can lead to plaque and infection and also gum disease.

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

Normally not because it requires a specialist to be in attendance 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 top and or bottom are replaced by a complete arch bridge supported by 4 implants (sometimes 6).