Are you missing teeth? At Ken Yasuhara DDS Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry in Honolulu, HI, dental implants, full and partial denture and bridgework complete smiles. Patients just like you experience restored oral function and youthful facial appearance. Let's explore your tooth replacement options.

The problem of tooth loss

Accident, decay, gum disease, congenital malformation...these are the leading causes of tooth loss. Besides damaging speech, eating and dental alignment, missing teeth degrade supportive bone and gums and equally important, self-confidence.

Countering the problem

In his Honolulu dental practice, Dr. Yasuhara and his staff offer the finest in diagnostic and treatment technologies. He understands how tooth loss impacts the patient on a personal level. So, he offers complete oral exams and imaging and constructs treatment plans to fully restore smiles to optimal function and outstanding smile aesthetics.

Here are the options Dr. Yasuhara offers:

• Dental implants
• Fixed bridgework
• Traditional dentures

Fixed bridgework consists of one or more artificial teeth permanently attached to and anchored by porcelain crowns. The crowns cover natural teeth on opposing sides of the gap. The larger the gap is the more crowns are needed to support the new teeth. Bridgework requires good oral hygiene to keep crown margins plaque-free.

Traditional dentures may be either partial or full. Partial dentures have one or more artificial teeth on a metal frame. They are held in place by metal clasps and are fully removable for cleaning.

Full dentures may be placed right after extractions (immediate dentures) or, more preferably, after your jawbone and gums have healed. These reliable prosthetics restore facial contours and help you bite and chew your food effectively.

To solve the problem of bone and gum recession, Dr. Yasuhara offers dental implants. Through amazing osseointegration, the bone and titanium implant adhere to each other, giving the metal alloy post, crown or denture the support necessary for excellent stability.

Composed of titanium screws which reside in the jaw bone, implants exercise and preserve the natural shape and size of the jaw bone so you eat and speak properly and have youthful facial contours. Implants improve bone health and last for many years....even for the rest of the patient's life.

Most adults can receive dental implants if they are in good overall health and have sufficient bone in their jaws. Your dentist will determine if you're ready for implants through digital imaging and a comprehensive oral exam.

Find out more

If you've lost teeth, you definitely have options for a complete smile. Why not contact Ken Yasuhara DDS Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry in Honolulu, HI? He'll explain how each tooth replacements will work for you. Phone us at (808) 947-8900.