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Dental implants are used when tooth loss has resulted in gaps appearing 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 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 placed onto the jaw under the gums.

Subperiosteal are placed on the jaw below 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 more or less four months for the gums to fully heal which involves shrinkage and consequently the implants have 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 sorer than having a tooth extracted which clearly depends upon your pain threshold and the type/amount of anesthetic utilised.

Normally not because it requires an anesthetist 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 top and or bottom are replaced by a full arch bridge supported by 4 implants (sometimes 6).