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Dental implants are utilised when tooth loss has resulted in gaps appearing between teeth and can be viewed as being replacement roots to 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 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 on the density of bone of your jaw.

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

Yes, it is possible however you should be aware that it takes about four months for the gums to fully heal which involves shrinkage and consequently 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 clearly depends on your pain threshold and the type/amount of anesthetic utilised.

Normally not because it needs an anesthetist to be there but it may be a chargeable option 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 missing tooth.

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