There are two kinds of Dentures in Kona. Full dentures replace all of a person’s teeth while partial dentures replace one or two. Both types of dentures are removed from the mouth every day to be cleaned. Replacement teeth are attached to a gum-colored base that is fits snugly over the dental patient’s own gums. Partial dentures are attached to adjacent teeth with metal wires or precision connectors. The precision connectors are made from materials that blend in with the teeth and gums. Sometimes the adjacent teeth are covered with crowns that have the precision connectors built into them.
Traditional full Dentures in Kona also have replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored plastic base. However, there are no remaining teeth to attach them to. After they have been cleaned, the patient places denture adhesive in a space on the base and pushes it onto the gums. Facial muscles also help hold the dentures in place. Denture wearers have to get used to this process when they eat or speak.
Some people find this process very awkward. In that case, the dentist may recommend using dental implants to anchor the dentures. Implants are small titanium cylinders that are placed in the jaw. They are usually are topped with porcelain dental crowns. In the case of a denture wearer, they are topped with small metal balls. These balls fit into slots in the base of the dentures. Once the dentures are snapped into place, the person doesn’t have to worry about their dentures slipping or falling out. For more information, you should contact Carter S. Yokoyama D.D.S
Because the denture wearer no longer has tooth roots in their jaw, the jaw ridge that both partial and full dentures sit on is always changing. It is expected that the dentures will have to be refitted to accommodate these changes. This is called relining the dentures. Usually, this has to be done once a year for the denture to work properly and the Dentures in Kona to fit comfortably. However, the exact relining schedule is determined by the patient’s mouth and can vary from one patient to another.
Carter S. Yokoyama D.D.S. is one of the Kona dentists that provides dentures for his patients. Visit their website for more information on the process.
