Not many people can boast of a naturally perfect smile. Over time, the appearance of teeth deteriorates significantly due to the influence of foods, drinks, nicotine and physical damage. Comes to the rescue modern dentistry, which offers a wide selection of dental veneers. You need to figure out what they are, how they differ from crowns, how they are inserted, do they cause harm, how long will they last, how to choose the best?
What are veneers?
Veneers for the front teeth are ultra-thin overlays made of durable material. They are designed to correct all external defects:
Such attachments can be made separately for each tooth or immediately for the entire row that is visible when smiling. The method of installing veneers is determined by the dentist, taking into account the client’s wishes (for example, to correct curvature, it is better to cover the entire row with one plate, but often individual overlays look more natural).
The teeth veneering method has gained popularity because it allows short time get the smile of your dreams, whiten and straighten your teeth. Veneers are often used for necessary restoration as a result of injuries or illnesses. Depending on the types of veneers and the complexity of the work, the process can take from 2 days to 2 weeks.
Who can install it?
Anyone can get veneers, but you need to understand that they are aimed at correcting external defects. Microprostheses are installed only on molars when their growth process has already ended. Restoration using veneers is carried out on healthy or cured teeth that are not prone to decay.
Indications for veneers:
Contraindications
Veneers have a number of contraindications:
- absence of 5-7 chewing teeth;
- teeth grinding (bruxism);
- large seal on the inside;
- rapid tooth wear;
- risk of physical injury (boxing and other extreme hobbies);
- diseases that destroy teeth (in this case, crowns are installed);
- habit of biting nails, foreign objects, nuts.
Types and photos of veneer stickers
First of all, veneers are classified according to the materials from which they are made (6 main types and subtypes):
Composite “stickers” are considered obsolete. In the process of making such veneers, materials are used that are similar in composition to fillings. This leads to the disadvantages of veneers: low service life and quick loss natural color. The advantages include low cost. The composite type of veneers is used, as a rule, for the restoration of one or two teeth.
Componeers are the newest and most technologically advanced type of overlays. Looking at photos of composites, they cannot be distinguished from real teeth. In fact, this is a kind of enamel layer made from high-tech materials. In terms of price and wear time, they are considered the “golden mean” among all types of veneer teeth.
Based on the installation method, veneers are divided into:
- straight;
- indirect.
Direct veneer installation takes place directly in the dentist’s office in one session, it does not require preliminary work in the laboratory. By using direct method Composite veneers and composites are applied. In the first case, the dentist applies layers of composite material to the tooth. In the second case, the doctor selects a specimen from the available assortment. The advantage of direct veneers is quick installation in one session (4-7 hours).
In the case of indirect veneers, several visits to the dentist will be required, during which the dental technician takes an impression of the required area, prepares the surface of the teeth and places temporary dentures. After the veneers are made in the laboratory, they are bonded to the patient.
Ceramic
Ceramic products - the most popular today, are made by the indirect method from special medical ceramics. The material is durable, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing (they look perfect in the photo). The thickness of the ceramic plates is no more than 0.5 mm. The shade of the material is selected individually. It is possible to achieve absolute naturalness (ceramics transmit light well) or a snow-white smile, like that of movie stars. Medical ceramics do not fade over time and do not lose their original color.
Manufacturing methods:
- layer-by-layer followed by firing (overlays on the refractor);
- injection molding using high-pressure pressing (the result is more durable plates);
- milling method (the dental onlay is cut and turned from a single piece of material).
Lumineers are a subtype of ceramic, their thickness is only 0.2 mm, and the base is a refractor. These veneers are placed without turning. The absence of preparation makes the technology the most gentle. However, without pre-treatment, veneers can look massive, which is especially noticeable in the photo.
Porcelain
Dental onlays are made from ceramic porcelain, a more modern and compatible material. They are also indirect and are in many ways similar to ceramic ones (including the manufacturing method). Dentists note the strength of porcelain, its resistance to staining, and its similarity to the enamel of a healthy tooth, which allows it to look as natural as possible.
Zirconium
Zirconium veneers are among the most expensive, but have a number of undeniable advantages that make them increasingly popular. Zirconium dioxide plates are made by milling, the process is fully automated (see also: zirconium dioxide crowns: photos before and after installation). A porcelain shell is applied to the frame of the zirconium veneer, which makes the onlays high-quality. Distinctive feature Zirconium veneers are characterized by their high strength and natural appearance.
How are veneers placed and removed?
The general technology for installing veneers involves several stages (you can find many videos on this topic online):
Lumineers are easier and faster to install and do not require grinding. The dentist takes an impression or offers ready-made plates, after which he “mounts” them on the same cement. Installation of veneers without preparation is more gentle. After their removal, the teeth remain intact, that is, a repeat procedure can be carried out only if desired.
Microprostheses are removed mainly by filing them down. Artificial materials resemble real teeth in color and texture, so it is difficult for the doctor to find the boundary between them. IN Lately For removal, they began to use a laser, which destroys the fixation of the veneer. Sometimes the laser cannot penetrate a thick plate. In this case, the required layer is first cut off, then the laser is used. The radiation is safe for the tooth and veneer.
Pros and cons of veneering
Veneers have many disadvantages that should definitely be taken into account. Cracks or chips often appear on the structure. In this case, the veneer requires mandatory replacement. The veneer cannot be restored; the patient will have to pay for a new one and wait for installation. The veneer can simply fall off at any time. The last disadvantage of veneers is their cost.
Veneering is considered to be a safe procedure with virtually no side effects. The possibility of consequences from veneers is associated with a doctor’s mistake (he removed too much of a tooth, made an incorrect impression, touched the gums or blood vessels).
How long do they serve?
The service life of veneers depends entirely on their material. Composites are used for no more than seven years, after which their appearance deteriorates. Ceramics and its derivatives last at least ten years, usually longer. Lumineers should last about 20 years. At the end of the veneer’s service life, the bonding agent begins to dissipate. To extend their service life, it is necessary to take good care of your teeth, avoiding physical impact in every possible way.
Reviews from doctors and patients after the procedure
Doctors speak positively about the procedure. According to experienced specialists, it is worth resorting to it when it is really necessary. Having studied many opinions of patients who have experienced the procedure, we can conclude that positive result largely depends on the qualifications of the doctor:
Dental care with veneers
After installing veneers, you need to take care of proper care and follow certain rules:
The image of a successful and self-confident person is impossible without a charming smile. But many cannot boast of equal beautiful teeth. These come to the rescue dental services, such as installing crowns and creating dentures. Dental veneers have become popular recently. They allow you to transform yourself in a short time.
What are veneers?
Installation of veneers is a new technology in which plates are installed on the front part of the teeth. Veneers can be ceramic, composite or porcelain. These elements allow you to restore damaged or destroyed teeth almost in one day.
They differ little from a real tooth, since the specialist selects the elements according to color and shape. The price of a veneer per tooth depends on general condition the patient's teeth used to install the technology. The total cost is determined by the dentist during an individual consultation.
The difference between veneers and classic crowns is as follows. A crown is placed on the tooth, covering it completely. Its installation requires tooth preparation, while veneers cover one, maximum two sides of the tooth. They are especially often used on the front teeth, allowing the formation of an even and beautiful row.
The undeniable advantage of veneers is that they look more aesthetically pleasing and natural. These unique microprostheses allow you to eliminate visible tooth defects and give it beautiful shape. You can verify this by looking at the photos before and after installing veneers.
Advantages and disadvantages
The benefits of using veneers are that they can replace a crown in some cases. If the tooth is very badly damaged or there is a large filling, you cannot do without prosthetics. But adjacent teeth It is quite possible to decorate it with veneers. The main thing is that that element is made of a similar material as the crown.
Ceramic veneers are made from porcelain or zirconium dioxide, both of these materials are very durable and look natural, aesthetically pleasing, do not darken over time and last long term. The only drawback of veneers made from this material is the high cost.
Composite veneers are much cheaper, their production and installation takes one day, since the entire procedure is carried out in the dentist's office. But, according to experts, it is not recommended to install them for the following reasons:
- Color instability, the material fades over time, dark places appear;
- Low aesthetics, they do not look like natural teeth;
- Limited service life;
- High fragility, that is, unreliability.
In addition, composite veneers are usually made by hand, so there is a high dependence on the human factor. There are no technologies or special equipment for working with this material.
The advantage of using veneers is that the tooth required for their installation requires minimal damage. Only the front portion of the enamel and a minimal amount of the incisal edge are removed. While for a crown, the tooth is completely ground down on all sides. But it is worth paying attention to the impossibility of using these elements. If there are no contraindications to installing veneers, then their use is preferable to a crown.
Light-polymer composite restorations also suffer in terms of aesthetics and durability compared to veneers. Restorations darken over time and require replacement. Moreover, when using filling material, it is impossible to completely restore the natural color; the border of the filling will still be visible.
Veneers are used to straighten teeth. This good alternative braces, but only when the curvature of the dentition is insignificant and there are no problems with the bite. The possibility of installing these elements is determined by the orthodontist or prosthetist.
Many people are interested in the question of the service life of veneers. Of course, this method of straightening teeth has many advantages. According to reviews of veneers, composite elements last no more than 5-7 years, while the service life of ceramic veneers reaches 10 years with proper care and use. Porcelain veneers have the longest service life, reaching 20 years.
Kinds
Before choosing one or another option, it is worth considering in more detail what veneers are and their features.
Ceramic veneers are made from the following materials:
- Porcelain;
- Zirconium dioxide.
The classic thickness of ceramic elements is 0.3-0.5 millimeters. They are durable, reliable, the manufacturing process takes a certain time, and this is done in a dental laboratory.
A special type of porcelain veneers are Hollywood laminates. They are very thin plates, their service life exceeds 20 years. These elements can be applied to virtually intact enamel or to a crown.
is the latest development that satisfies people's desire for a Hollywood smile. These onlays are only 0.2 millimeters thick and are used without grinding the tooth; they slightly increase its volume.
Using a combination of classic veneers and lumineers, you can successfully straighten your teeth. Since lumineers are attached to the tooth using a special glue - bond - they can be easily removed if necessary without damaging the tooth enamel.
What you need to know about microprostheses
Orthopedic veneers are used to improve the aesthetics of the dentition. The use of these materials is due to the fact that ceramics and porcelain are very close in appearance to natural enamel. They fit perfectly into the overall picture, allowing you to improve your smile. This is especially true for lumineers.
Microprostheses should not be used in the following cases:
- If you are interested in extreme sports, which are characterized by increased trauma.
- If you have a habit of gnawing nuts with your teeth, opening bottles with them, or gnawing bones. All efforts to create a beautiful smile will simply be nullified.
- A contraindication to the use of veneers is illness - involuntary grinding of teeth at night, as well as malocclusion.
- When using inexpensive veneers, significant grinding of dental tissue is required, which means that you will have to wear these microprostheses constantly. By using the thinnest lumineers, this problem can be avoided. There is no need to grind your teeth for them.
- Ceramic and porcelain look more aesthetically pleasing than zirconium oxide and aluminum, which are also used in the manufacture of veneers. Eagle-eyed people will be able to identify faux zirconium and aluminum onlays as they do not allow light to pass through, preventing them from looking as natural as porcelain.
- Proper oral care and compliance with safe wearing conditions will ensure a long service life of microprostheses, as well as extend it several times compared to the stated one.
Price for 1 tooth
All of the above veneers can be classified as orthopedic products that are used in aesthetic dentistry. Therefore, the price for a veneer per tooth will vary between 15-30 thousand rubles and more.
The specific cost is announced after researching the condition of the teeth, the type and material of the elements used, and the number of teeth that require restoration. Of no small importance is the level of the clinic where the procedure is performed, the professionalism of the doctor, the prestige of the institution, its location and region.
As a result, the cost of installing microprostheses depends on the following factors:
- Manufacturer and manufacturing method. Filling materials and composite are much cheaper, manufacturing and installation are carried out on site in one day. Ceramics and zirconium are more expensive and require more time to manufacture and install. Accordingly, the costs are higher.
- To provide beautiful smile, often correction of not one tooth, but ten is required. This is how many teeth are visible with a wide smile. To obtain an ideal result, you will need to correct the entire dentition.
- The material of the onlay plays a fundamental role in determining the price of a microprosthesis. The cheapest material is composite; lumineers have the highest price. Products made from zirconium dioxide fall into the middle price category.
- The work of a specialist also affects the final cost of the procedure. Since payment is made from the initial consultation, then there is preparation for the procedure, selection and application of veneers. You will also have to pay for anesthesia, which is used when removing the top layer bone tissue tooth In some cases, preparation is required oral cavity for surgery, treatment of caries, elimination of gum problems, as well as complete high-quality oral hygiene.
Service life and care features
The service life of these elements depends on several factors. Composite veneers last on average from 2 to 5 years; their attractive feature is the possibility of renewal - polishing.
The service life of ceramic overlays ranges from 10 to 20 years. Limitations are represented by some circumstances that occur when wearing - injuries or accidents. Therefore, they are not recommended for use by people who are susceptible to these situations.
But if the veneer falls out some time after use, you should visit the dentist, he will put this element in place.
Caring for veneers requires careful oral hygiene, which should be done daily. This will preserve their original attractive appearance for a long time. Be sure to visit the dentist for preventative care possible problems using overlays, at least once every six months.
Ceramic veneers do not require special care. But to increase the service life of the system, you must follow some rules:
- You should avoid using coloring products during the first 24 hours after installing the system. Of course, porcelain and zirconium linings are not subject to color changes, but it’s still worth being on the safe side.
- Also, do not eat solid food immediately after installation. This is not due to the fact that the pads can break. It’s just that in the first days a person feels uncomfortable when eating, so it’s better to train on soft food.
- To care for veneers, you can use regular toothpaste and a brush. You should brush your teeth twice a day.
Installation procedure
The process of installing veneers takes a little time. The dentist does this; the whole operation consists of certain stages. Before installing elements, you should exclude possible diseases teeth, gums, inflammation. To do this, an initial examination of the oral cavity is performed.
- First, the dentist prepares the surface of the teeth for surgery. It is very important that the veneer “sits” tightly into place and is firmly fixed. Therefore, a layer of enamel is removed from the front and top of the tooth. It grinds down to about 0.5 millimeters of bone tissue.
- The dentist then takes impressions of the teeth. It is faster and more convenient to do this right in the doctor’s office, but in some cases, impressions are taken in the laboratory. Casts allow you to determine the location of teeth, dentition and jaw system.
- The procedure for preparing individual records takes some time, usually up to two weeks. During this period, temporary elements are applied. As a rule, these are plastic linings.
- When the veneers on the teeth are ready, they are installed. The dentist invites the patient to the procedure; the finished platins are fixed to the teeth using a special adhesive composition, which provides increased strength.
Some time after the operation, you should visit the dental office again for an examination. It will allow you to evaluate how well and efficiently the installation was done and how the veneers look on the teeth. The examination will make sure that there are no chips, cracks or other defects, and will determine the body’s reaction to new elements, because after installation foreign body possible inflammatory processes or allergic reactions. But this happens extremely rarely.
Not everyone is naturally blessed with a flawless and dazzling smile. Often, for various reasons, the color of the enamel on the teeth is not white, and the dentition is not distinguished by beautiful and straight teeth. What should those who want to have a Hollywood smile do in such a situation? Dental clinics offer many remedies to solve this problem. One of them is dental veneers, which will help make your teeth perfect. What is dental veneering, what are the advantages and disadvantages of veneers?
Aesthetic imperfections in the oral cavity can be solved different ways. Abroad already veneers have been used for a long time, which allow you to immediately make your teeth beautiful and your enamel snow-white. They allow you to completely painlessly and quickly eliminate cosmetic imperfections on your teeth. They can be called modern microprostheses.
Veneers appeared here quite recently, but have already become in demand because they perfectly cover teeth and make them beautiful and attractive. Veneers are a coating in the form of thin plates, 0.3-0.7 mm thick. They cover the front of the teeth. This procedure allows you to quickly and painlessly restore the dentition.
Veneers are also good because they don’t require much grinding of your teeth to install them. Only sharpened upper layer tooth enamel. Further specialist makes an impression of the tooth to complete the required workpiece.
The next stage is the installation of veneers. The onlays are attached to the tooth using composite adhesive. It hardens under light and chemical exposure. This fastening allows you to significantly increase the life of the records. Veneers are installed on healthy and depalpated teeth. The main task is to make your teeth beautiful and white. The procedure compares favorably with conventional bleaching or restoration with filling materials in dental clinic.
Indications for use
Veneers first appeared in the United States about 80 years ago. They were invented for Hollywood actors. During this time, the plates became completely different and serve not only an aesthetic role. They are used when:
At the very beginning, veneers were placed only on the front teeth, but time does not stand still and modern plates solve problems in chewing areas. In addition, after professional installation, the patient achieves a cheekbone lifting effect.
Advantages and disadvantages
Veneers have been around for a long time and during this time they have become more advanced; they began to be made from various modern high-quality materials. Despite this, they have their pros and cons. The advantages include:
- durability - can last from 10 to 20 years with proper care;
- a feature of prosthetics is that the tooth enamel is ground down minimally and this allows minimizing the negative impact on the tissue;
- natural color - the plates do not refract the color background when the lighting changes, you can easily select the desired color of the veneers;
- resistance to coloring - the surface structure does not allow even the most aggressive food dyes to penetrate through the plates, and their manufacturing technology does not allow plaque to accumulate;
- natural appearance - the structure of modern materials makes them as natural in appearance as possible, they are difficult to distinguish from natural enamel;
- reduction of inhibitions - after the installation, most patients feel much more confident.
In addition to the listed advantages, it is worth describing some disadvantages of veneers. These include:
Microdentures for teeth are made from several types of materials. Each of them has pros and cons that need to be discussed in more detail. Plates made from the following materials:
- ceramics;
- composite material;
- porcelain.
The most popular type is ceramic veneers. High-quality materials are always used for their production. The entire manufacturing process takes place only in laboratory conditions. To install the plates, the patient must go to the orthodontist and only after diagnosis start the installation procedure. After grinding the teeth, the doctor makes an impression and sends it to make veneers.
Most often used classic method manufacturing. Aluminum oxide or zirconium is used for spraying; they are particularly durable. The thin thickness of the plates allows for ideal alignment, since the plates adhere well to the tooth surface. They do not darken, are very durable and are not susceptible to coloring pigments. It is important that this type of material does not cause allergies. Thanks to the wide range of materials offered, veneers are difficult to distinguish from natural enamel. Among the disadvantages is the inability to change the position of the plate after it is fixed. Also worth noting high cost of products.
Reflective composite materials are used to create composite plates. Direct and indirect veneers are made from them. They take little time to make, which is why the products are very popular. To install them, the teeth are ground minimally and in just one visit to the doctor, microprostheses can be installed.
The final result will depend on the skill of the specialist. He must choose the right color and shape, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient’s teeth. The disadvantages include the susceptibility of the material to dyes; the mechanical impact of a toothbrush causes the shine of the plates to be lost. With proper and careful care, these veneers last approximately 5 years. The price is pleasantly surprising, it is more affordable, within 2,500-15,000 rubles.
Products made from high-quality porcelain are called Hollywood veneers. The overlays are made with a thickness of 0.2-0.3 mm. They are divided into lumineers and ultraneers. The peculiarity of such products is that they can be installed without grinding the teeth. The whole process consists of two stages:
- cleaning the tooth surface and treating it with a special solution for better adhesion to the veneers;
- installation of plates on teeth using a special cement mortar.
Since they are only made abroad, you will have to wait until they are completed. On your first visit, your dentist will take measurements, and the next time he can install veneers. The only drawback of such mini-prostheses is the bright whiteness and dullness of the products. They will be different from natural teeth, so you will have to cover the entire dentition. The price of the products is very high, you will have to pay for 1 tooth from 15,000 to 50,000 rubles.
What to expect from dental veneering?
With veneers, many people feel that all patients should know a few things after getting them installed. Having experience, they recommend installing veneers, since such plates are the best solution to have snow-white smile. They are ideal for filling gaps between teeth or crooked teeth.
Patients now have the opportunity to choose any type of veneers you like, Much will depend on the patient’s material wealth. During installation, most people easily tolerate all stages of installation; it is quick and painless. After installation, almost everyone feels more confident, smiles more often, and gets rid of their inhibitions.
Beautiful, straight and snow-white teeth are an indicator of a person’s health and success. But not everyone can boast of a perfect smile, and this is where veneers can come to the rescue. This dental procedure is very popular due to its good long-term results, safety and relative simplicity. The use of veneers allows you to turn even the most hopeless dental case into a Hollywood standard. How to place veneers
What are veneers?
Veneers are thin (no more than 0.5 mm) petal-shaped dental coverings. They are designed to cover outer surface teeth. Most often they are installed on the front teeth and those falling within the smile zone. The use of such dental onlays allows you to hide many defects:
- change in enamel color;
- gaps between teeth;
- cracks;
- chips;
- abrasion;
- curvature of individual teeth and the entire dentition.
Installing veneers provides an excellent cosmetic effect: teeth are straightened and the enamel acquires a healthy light shade.
How to choose veneers?
Currently, there are two main types of veneers - therapeutic and orthopedic (“Hollywood”). The first ones are made in a direct way, that is, directly on the patient’s tooth and consist of composite materials similar to filling materials. They are advisable to use for severe chips and damage to dental tissue. The second type of overlay is suitable for masking small and moderate defects. These veneers are made in a laboratory using impressions of the patient’s teeth.
If it is necessary to install therapeutic veneers, the following rules should be followed:
- resort to this method if there are not only cosmetic defects, but also severe damage to the teeth, when the use of “Hollywood” veneers will not bring results or is impossible;
- carefully select the shade of the onlays to match the natural color of the teeth from the standard color range;
- Do not skimp on materials - the cheaper ones are quite fragile and do not have longevity.
Orthopedic veneers are made from ceramics (porcelain) as well as composite materials. Ceramic onlays are more durable and last longer, and their color can be selected to fully match the color of the patient’s tooth enamel. Today, ceramic veneers are the most popular.
Reference. Porcelain veneers do not change color over time, unlike composite ones - and this is their important advantage.
In some cases, zirconium dental onlays are used. This is the most reliable material that can last 15-20 years. However, it does not allow light to pass through and upon close inspection, zirconium veneers may be visible. In addition, before installing zirconium plates, it is necessary to sharpen the teeth. Composite and porcelain onlays look as natural as possible, but their service life is limited to five to eight years.
When choosing orthopedic veneers, you should use a number of tips:
- if a natural smile is a priority, you should use ceramic onlays;
- for minor tooth defects, lumineers can be installed - these are luxury veneers with a thickness of no more than 0.2-0.25 mm. They are more expensive than conventional plates, but in most cases their installation does not require grinding;
- If you have dental diseases, you should first cure them and only then resort to aesthetic procedures. The same applies to bruxism (involuntary teeth grinding);
- If you only need to improve 2-3 teeth, veneers made from composite materials are optimal. They can be installed in one visit to the dentist, who will make an overlay of a suitable shade in the presence of the patient. The service life of composite structures is from 3 to 5 years.
So, when choosing veneers, you should take into account the severity of dental defects, the service life of the materials, and also be guided by personal wishes.
Before and after installation of veneers What veneers are best for front teeth?
The main function of veneers is aesthetic. They are not used on damaged or unhealthy teeth. The front teeth are in the visible area, so the plates on them should look natural and be completely invisible.
The best material for veneers on the front teeth is ceramic. Ceramic plates cover unaesthetic shades of enamel, darkening, and mask interdental gaps and curvatures. Ceramic veneers have a translucent structure, transmit light and do not differ in appearance from other teeth.
Important! The cost of ceramic microprostheses is quite high, but it pays off with excellent aesthetic results and a long service life.
A budget option for veneers for front teeth is plates made of composite materials. Their advantage lies in the speed of production. Composite caps are most often used for therapeutic purposes for the restoration of front teeth with chips and cracks. Such overlays do not provide such a flawless result as ceramic ones, and over time they change color even with careful care. The maximum lifespan for veneers made from composite materials is 5-6 years.
If you focus on the price-quality ratio, then it is optimal to use ceramic veneers for the front teeth. For chewing teeth, zirconium overlays are suitable, they can withstand significant loads, but are inferior in aesthetic qualities.
How many teeth are veneers placed on?
Installation of prosthetic structures on all teeth is extremely rare. Typically, veneers are attached to teeth that are visible in the “smile zone,” that is, when a person smiles or talks. This includes 8-10 upper teeth and the same number of lower ones. That is, the plates are installed on 16-20 teeth. This amount may vary up or down depending on the individual characteristics of the jaw and bite.
Reference. Sometimes only 2-3 teeth need to be corrected - in this case, veneers can also be used.
How to install veneers
Depending on the type of veneers, they are installed in different ways.
- Direct method - used for therapeutic pads. The production of a microprosthesis is carried out directly in the patient’s mouth. This method is optimal in the presence of chips and cracks in the teeth (the lost part of the tooth is more than 60%). The procedure involves building up lost dental tissue, resulting in complete restoration of the tooth. In other cases, preliminary grinding is carried out, after which the microprosthesis is formed layer by layer, followed by grinding and polishing.
- Indirect method - it is used for orthopedic onlays. After impressions are taken of the patient's teeth, veneers are made in the laboratory, which are then attached to the ground teeth using dental adhesive. The use of ultra-thin lumineers usually does not require preliminary grinding of the teeth.
How to glue ceramic veneers How are veneers attached to teeth?
Before fastening, the inner surface of ceramic or zirconium plates is treated with a special material for durable attachment to the teeth. Composite veneers do not require such treatment. Next, the surface of the teeth is degreased and lubricated with etching gel. After 2-3 minutes, the gel is washed off and slightly dried with air. Dental adhesive is then applied to the surfaces of the onlay and teeth, and a dental light is used for bonding.
The installation of microprostheses does not end there. Before the fixing composition is completely fixed on the teeth, its excess is removed, and the transition zones between the plate and the tooth are polished. Next, a check is made to ensure that the veneers are comfortable when moving the jaws. If everything is fine, the installation of the records is complete. If the patient feels discomfort, the plates are subject to further adjustment.
Important. Dental adhesive for veneers contains fluoride and other minerals that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the enamel.
Stages of installing veneers
Installation of orthopedic veneers is a complex procedure consisting of several stages, which on average takes from 7 to 14 days to complete.
- Preparation and sanitation of teeth. Plates can only be attached to healthy teeth. Therefore, if there are dental diseases, they must first be cured. Before installation of structures, an inspection and x-ray examination are carried out, and the oral cavity is disinfected.
- Choice of shade. Before grinding teeth, it is important to decide in advance on the color of microprostheses. The doctor selects a shade according to a special scale that is as close as possible to the patient’s natural enamel color.
- Preparation. This process is also called turning or grinding. Its essence is to give the tooth a geometric correct form, on which the veneer will “sit” perfectly. To do this, a layer of enamel with a thickness of 0.3 to 0.7 mm is removed under local anesthesia.
- Taking impressions. The dentist takes an impression of each tooth that will receive a veneer, and then sends the impressions to a dental laboratory.
- Installation of temporary overlays. Veneers are made within 1-2 weeks, and during this period the patient is fitted with temporary plates made of plastic or composite. They are short-lived, but reliably protect the teeth until the permanent veneers are fixed.
- Fixing the veneers. After making the dental onlays, the patient is invited to the clinic to fix them. The process takes from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the number of plates.
Preparation of incisors for veneers Is it possible to install veneers without preparation?
Fixing dental onlays without preliminary grinding is possible, but only with minor tooth defects. To avoid grinding down teeth, lumineers are most often used - ultra-thin microprostheses. They are more expensive than ordinary veneers, but they protect teeth even more reliably than native enamel. If your teeth are significantly crooked or uneven, it is not recommended to use lumineers.
You can also install veneers without grinding on small teeth with noticeable gaps. In this case, the procedure will achieve a good cosmetic effect.
When can I eat after installation?
After fixing the veneers, you should refrain from any food for 2-3 hours. Then, for 1-2 days, you should not consume “coloring” foods and drinks, such as beets, oranges, cherries, black tea, coffee, and red wine. In the next month after the procedure, it is not recommended to load your teeth with food that is too hard or contains small bones.
How long do teeth hurt after grinding and what to do about it?
After preparation, teeth may hurt for the first 3-4 days, even with temporary veneers, due to increased sensitivity. Grinded teeth are extremely susceptible to hot, cold and hard foods, so to reduce pain you should avoid such dishes. If necessary, you can take painkillers. If this does not help, you will need to visit the dentist again, since perhaps the temporary veneers were not precisely matched to the teeth.
Hollywood smile, thanks to veneers How to care for veneers?
Veneers require careful and thorough care, although everything is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. For any person who respects hygiene, caring for the pads will not be a problem. And following simple rules will maximize the service life of microprostheses.
- Brushing your teeth with high-quality toothpastes twice a day - first and the most important condition maintaining dental health under veneers. It is unacceptable to use brushes with hard bristles or cleaning compounds with abrasive particles.
- Periodically, you should have your teeth professionally cleaned at your dentist's office. This will allow you to clean hard-to-reach areas, which is not always possible at home.
- Gnawing on hard foods (carrots, candies, goats, nuts, etc.) should be done as little as possible, or it is better to refrain from doing so altogether.
- It is advisable to quit smoking. Tobacco has a negative effect on the color of tooth enamel, so even the best quality plaques can become darkened by cigarettes over time.
- Take care of the veneers and avoid hitting the area where they are fixed. During class active species sports, it is necessary to use protective structures for the jaw.
- Monitor the health of your gums. This is especially true for areas with which microprostheses come into contact. Due to tight contact, the gums may swell and bleed. You must not allow the inflammatory process to begin, otherwise you will have to start the smile restoration all over again.
- If irregularities and gaps appear in the areas where the microprosthesis is attached to the tooth, you should immediately visit the dentist to avoid the development of caries and inflammation.
Installing veneers is simple and quick way get an even, dazzling smile without putting any effort into it. It is only important to choose the right material and, of course, contact only reliable, proven clinics. And to maintain long-term results, you need to follow a few simple rules and carefully monitor the condition of your teeth and gums.
Porcelain, composite and ceramic veneers are attached to teeth with one purpose - to achieve a quick cosmetic effect. With the help of these microprostheses, it is easy to restore or completely change the appearance: color and shape. Veneers can do what classic whitening and traditional restoration cannot.
Indications
Most patients who resort to dental restoration with veneers cite one reason - the desire to make their smile more beautiful. Before visiting the clinic, few people can accurately determine the problem and the need for the procedure. Doctors have a different approach - they have formulated several definitions of what veneers are in dentistry.
According to the list of indications, veneer is a tool for correction:
- enamel erosion;
- incorrect position and abnormal shape;
- tooth colors – tetracycline teeth, consequences of pulp removal;
- fluorosis;
- injured hard tissues – chips, cracks;
- significant interdental spaces;
- tooth surface damaged by old darkened fillings.
The number of plates depends on the reason: only one tooth needs to be restored or it is necessary to put veneers on all the front teeth in the smile area. As well as the choice of materials.
For whom veneering is contraindicated
Despite the apparent versatility, covering teeth with veneers is not available to everyone. In a specialized dental clinic, refusal awaits:
- people suffering from bruxism - involuntary grinding;
- patients with malocclusion;
- owners of highly abrasive enamel;
- those who have lost more than 6 chewing teeth;
- adherents bad habits, leading to a reduction in the service life of veneers: those who like to do “manicures” with their teeth, crack nuts, open bottles;
- professional athletes or people studying martial arts, whose risk of injury to the frontal parts of the jaw is much higher than the average person.
These are the main contraindications; veneer technology is not used for them. Most dentists will also refuse those who have extensive tooth decay with inside. Even if a seal is installed in this place.
What are veneers
Dental veneers - These are thin, durable plates designed to replace the surface of the teeth. Their minimum thickness is 0.2 mm. Since dental veneering is an exclusively individual procedure, each microprosthesis completely replicates the surface of the tooth for which it was made.
You can see what dental veneers look like and what they are in the photo:
When professionally performed, veneer teeth cannot be distinguished from your own, and they are absolutely not felt in the oral cavity.
Advantages
Veneers on teeth: before and after
The absolute advantages include:
- Fast production of veneers.
- Durable, but only if worn carefully.
- Natural look.
- Aesthetics.
Often, veneers are installed on teeth in just two dental visits. The process proceeds especially quickly when the choice is made in favor of composite veneers, which is due to technology.
Flaws
The main disadvantage of this method is the inevitability of turning. In order for the veneer to take the correct position, the doctor is forced to grind down the enamel. The process is irreversible, and if the microprosthesis is completely removed, tooth restoration will become a very difficult task. In addition, the disadvantages of veneer coatings include the high cost of ceramic products and the short service life of composite ones.
It has been noticed that over time, in some patients, teeth with veneers installed on them darken and acquire a yellow-brown tint. And it is not always successfully corrected with plates due to their low masking ability.
What and how are dental veneers made of?
Modern aesthetic dentistry has four types of products at its disposal. Veneers are made from ceramics, composite material, porcelain, zirconium dioxide. Each of them has unique characteristics and can be the best option in different situations.
Ceramic veneers
Ceramic veneers are placed on the teeth of those who are willing to pay quite a bit for them. high price. The cost of one overlay starts from 15 thousand rubles, but the quality here is also high.
The material is durable, less susceptible to abrasion and resistant to many dyes: tea, grape wine, coffee, tobacco.
Practice shows that ceramics:
- tightly covers the teeth, leaving no room for caries to develop;
- operated without loss appearance 10–11 years old;
- as can be seen in the photo, it has a rich palette of natural and “Hollywood” shades.
In Moscow, ceramics is the most popular material. It is used by leading laboratories, and demand is growing every day.
How to make and install
The process has been established for a long time, today it is only being improved in small technical details. First of all, select the veneer of the desired shade, and then:
- They grind the surface of the tooth.
- An impression is taken and a plaster model is cast.
- Temporary plastic overlays are installed.
- When the permanent plates are ready, they are placed on the teeth and fixed with special glue.
The patient takes an active part in the process. He influences the selection of color, chooses which teeth will receive veneers, and has the opportunity to evaluate the final result at the modeling stage.
Composite veneers
Composite veneering is chosen due to:
- the chance to remove records in the future without serious consequences;
- the ability to install veneers in a short time;
- low cost.
Rejection of this technology is common. There are several reasons: rapid darkening and staining, the need for radical grinding, insufficient strength, and strong dependence on the degree of professionalism of the doctor.
Manufacturing and installation methods
Overlays made of composite materials are made in two ways:
- After grinding the enamel, using a special tool, the doctor applies several layers of light-polymer composite material to the front surface of the tooth.
- After turning, the technician makes a cast, based on which future overlays are modeled and manufactured.
The second method is less preferable, since after installation, gaps often form between the veneer and the tooth. And this is the best condition for the accumulation and reproduction of bacteria.
Porcelain
Just recently, porcelain veneers were considered an innovative method, but today they are one of the well-established ways to create a beautiful smile.
The material is different:
- resistance to food dyes;
- reliability;
- excellent aesthetic characteristics;
- unpretentiousness in care.
Porcelain veneer elements do not cause allergies and provide dense coverage. Among their disadvantages, dentists highlight only the need to remove the top layer of enamel, but this is also typical for other types.
Stages of porcelain veneering
After examining the dentition, the doctor models the future appearance of the smile, grinds down the enamel and creates an impression. Temporary veneers are placed during production. You can make porcelain plates manually or using a special machine. The first option is considered more accurate and accurate.
After two weeks, the patient is invited to the clinic for fitting. Temporary camouflage is removed and a new product is put on. If the veneer is comfortable and meets all the parameters, it can be glued into place.
Zirconium
Ideal, from a biological point of view, zirconium does not cause allergies, is durable, and resistant to temperature changes. Zirconium veneers on teeth have a service life that is almost twice as long as that of ceramic analogues.
The disadvantage of the technique is the price. Veneering using this technology is expensive, as it requires expensive equipment, high precision in manufacturing and special composition for fastening: the material is extremely difficult to fix on the tooth.
In two visits
At the first visit, the shape of the overlay on the teeth and the color of the veneer are determined. The doctor smoothes out areas of enamel that have large unevenness or imperfections. Then a volumetric three-dimensional impression is taken, the parameters of which are transmitted to the computer using a computer program. milling machine- the machine grinds the product itself. At the end of the first visit, a temporary coating is applied.
The second visit includes the removal of temporary onlays, fitting and fixation of zirconium dioxide veneers.
Many patients find themselves choosing between traditional crowns and newfangled veneers. But Only a doctor can determine the appropriateness of a particular correction method.
In both cases there is direct evidence and absolute contraindications. And in some situations, a specialist can generally offer a combined solution: install a crown for strength, and solve the aesthetic problem with veneering.
Vinyl dentures are often used. As a lightweight, elastic material, vinyl becomes a solution for partial loss of teeth that are in danger of becoming loose.
Much depends on the competence of doctors: whether the crowns are accurately adjusted, how veneers are made on teeth, to what extent they follow the rules prescribed by the technology. Therefore, the main thing is to find good orthopedist, which has the capabilities of a modern laboratory, and receive competent advice.
Innovation
IN last years The popularity of a new type of veneers - lumineers - is growing. Their main advantage is that they can be installed without first grinding down the tooth surface. Absence discomfort and painlessness attract patients, despite the high cost of the products. The price for one lumineer ranges from $800 to $1,500.
Prices are quoted in dollars because patient data is sent to American laboratories to create the wafers.
Teeth covered with lumineers last for at least 20 years without losing their pristine whiteness and impeccable shape. The material used for manufacturing is the same ceramics, only more technologically advanced and of higher quality. And the process itself is noticeably different from the usual - the accuracy of reproducing a given form is higher.
It is the right of every patient to make a choice in favor of one material or another. But it is better to listen to the recommendations of a competent dentist.
