There are many ways to improve a smile. Unfortunately, is isn’t always possible to save a person’s teeth. Thankfully, an experienced dentist such as Carter S. Yokoyama D.D.S. has options such as dental implants, bridges or the use of dentures. Implants are an artificial root that is placed in the jawbone and eventually covered with a porcelain crown. Dentures and bridges are used when the patient is missing multiple teeth. Bridges are common when there are teeth still available for biting and chewing, and they are an excellent option for restoring lost oral functionality.
Dentures in Kona are the primary solution when a person has no teeth, or they are about to lose the remainder of their teeth. Tooth loss can occur for many reasons including poor oral care, excessive caries or accidental loss from injury. Some patients may opt to have their teeth extracted because the existing teeth are damaged or are becoming too painful to use. This is where dentures come into the picture. A denture is a prosthesis created to hold a full set of replacement teeth. The shell of the denture is a flesh colored resin while the teeth may be plastic or porcelain and sometimes, both.
Dentures in Kona will be formed to fit the gum it is used for. That is one denture for each jaw. This process requires a quick setting mold material to be placed in the jawbone and allowed to harden. The result is a mirror image of the jaw that will be used to shape the new denture. Upper and lower dentures differ because the lower one needs to allow room for the tongue. Surprisingly, the mouth can quickly adjust to these devices, and the patient will soon learn to eat and speak around the prosthesis.
One concern with dentures is a degradation of jaw and gum tissue. Bone loss occurs as the void from the extracted tooth closes, but it can also occur as time passes and the jawbone shrinks. This makes the denture fit loosely and allows the gum tissue to wear down faster. The dentist can help by relining the prosthesis or replacing it with one that fits better. Please visit the website to learn more about dental prostheses and how they can improve one’s life.
