Reviews of ceramic and composite veneers on the teeth, the advantages and disadvantages of such linings, indications for use

A beautiful smile is the best decoration of a person.Everyone, probably, dreams of equal, white and healthy teeth.But not everyone by nature is given a charming smile.And over a lifetime a person himself contributes to the deterioration of the condition and attractiveness of teeth through bad habits.

Drinking coffee and tea, smoking, inadequate hygiene, untimely visits to the dentist - these are the factors that adversely affect the health of the teeth.They begin to ache, darken and eventually fall out.To maintain a beautiful smile for a long time, you need to ensure the oral cavity proper care and periodically visit the dental office.

What are veneers?

Recently, dentistry has increasingly used veneers.With their help, the shape and color of one or several teeth is restored.Veneers are installed on the cutting edge and the front part of the tooth surface.The use of microprosthetics will help to obtain teeth that are ideal for aesthetic characteristics.Unlike the procedures of restoration or bleaching, in this case you can get a more expressive and lasting effect.

Veneers can be ceramic or composite .Composites are very rarely used today, because they have a significant number of drawbacks and are considered an outdated option.

Ceramic veneers

The specialists of the dental laboratory are engaged in manufacturing veneers from ceramics.Prostheses are also known as orthopedic or indirect veneers .The raw material for them is zirconia dioxide or porcelain mixture.The following main advantages of ceramic veneers are distinguished:

• Strength and reliability.Prostheses provide maximum comfort during use.
• The minimum service life is 10 years, subject to the strict rules of care.
• The color of the prosthesis is stable throughout the period of use, because the ceramics do not darken and can not be affected by the external factors.
• In appearance, teeth with ceramic veneers almost do not differ from natural ones, providing snow-whiteness and additional aesthetic characteristics.

Porcelain veneers

The use of a porcelain mix during the manufacture of prosthesis is explained by the stability of the aesthetic properties and the strength of the material.At the forum you can meet patients' feedback.They talk about the excellent characteristics of porcelain veneers, which almost are not inferior to natural enamel for transparency and color of .For the manufacture of prosthetic porcelain, one of two technologies is used:

• porcelain mass is applied layer-by-layer followed by roasting( unpressed ceramics);
• ceramic mass is pressed by injection molding under the influence of high pressure and temperature( pressed ceramics).

Prostheses manufactured by the second technology are distinguished by their high strength and longer service life.

As for the cost of installing porcelain veneers, it can differ in different dental clinics.The average price is 14 thousand rubles per unit.

Prostheses made of zirconium dioxide

For the production of these microstructures porcelain mass and zirconium dioxide are used.To get a high-strength frame, you can not do without special technologies and automated equipment.Veneer is modeled on the basis of a three-dimensional impression taken by the dentist from the front surface of the tooth after preparation.Computer-processed information is transmitted to the machine for the extrusion of veneers from the workpiece.

Zirconia veneers are very durable, reliable and have a long service life.Analyzing reviews of patients who have installed veneers from zirconia, we can say that microprostheses allow you to obtain excellent aesthetics and a solid monolithic framework.For one unit, those who wish to find a charming smile will have to pay an average of 17 thousand rubles.

Composite veneers

For the production of composite veneers, light-polymer materials are used, intended for filling teeth.Microprosthesis are produced in two ways:

• The procedure is performed in the oral cavity.These are direct or therapeutic veneers.The tooth is restored with the help of composite light-polymer materials.The anterior surface is prepared, then the filling material is laminated layer by layer.
• Prostheses are made in a dental laboratory.The tooth is grinded, a mold is made for it to make a composite veneer.Then the microprosthesis is attached to the tooth surface.Although this method allows you to get a better quality veneer, it is rarely used.

For aesthetic and performance, composite veneers are inferior to ceramic veneers, but at a price they are much more affordable.For a unit of therapeutic veneer, you need to put an average of 4.5 to 5 thousand rubles.The prosthesis manufactured by the second method costs about 10 thousand rubles.

Steps of the microstretch

When the patient addresses the dentist for the first time, at the initial stage it is necessary to choose the color of future prostheses and prepare the surface of the teeth for the installation of the veneers.In particular, the procedure for the preparation of is performed when the doctor polishes the enamel on the front surface of the tooth.Then a mold is taken, along which the microprosthesis will be reconstructed.

To ensure that the tooth is secure, plastic veneers are temporarily installed.In the laboratory, permanent prostheses are manufactured, which are then fixed by of a special composite glue .Given the quality of the work, the veneer hardly differs from the natural tooth, does not cause the patient any discomfort and provides an attractive smile for many years.

Indications for microprosthetics

Veneers are designed to improve the appearance of the oral cavity of the patient.They help to hide the natural shortcomings of teeth, make them more snow-white, strong, even and resistant to external factors.Most often, those who have not been helped by whitening, restoration, or conventional sealing have the advantage of installing prostheses.

The micro-closure procedure is indicated for patients whose teeth have changed their color as a result of removal of the tooth roots.Also, veneers can be used if the patient is not satisfied with the appearance of the teeth, between them there are noticeable cracks, enamel is struck.

In some cases, dentists do not recommend the installation of veneers.This is primarily when there are gum disease or caries.They must be cured first.Contraindication for the use of prostheses is n inadequate oral hygiene, bruxism, direct bite of .

Disadvantages

Despite all the advantages that the patient receives after installing the veneers - a charming smile, strong and healthy teeth, self-confidence, he should pay attention also to the shortcomings of the procedure of microprosthetics.

Before installing the prosthesis, you need to remove the enamel layer( from 0.25 to 0.5 mm, depending on the clinical case).Enamel is a natural, reliable protection of the tooth from chemical, mechanical and thermal influences.

Through microscopic gaps between the prosthesis and the tooth surface of the , it is easy to penetrate microbes and infect vulnerable tissue .In uncovered veneers, caries can occur.

Although veneers, especially ceramic ones, are characterized by high strength and durability, they can still move or break as a result of force or significant loads.Restoration of the damaged microprosthesis is impossible, it is necessary to make a new one.To restore the veneer to its former place, it is possible only if it is simply unfastened, but it has not broken and has not lost its shape.

Teeth with veneers - care

To ensure that the dentures last as long as possible and retain their characteristics during the entire period of use, it is necessary to provide the oral cavity with reliable care.

First of all, needs to thoroughly clean the teeth of every day in the morning and in the evening.If a conventional toothbrush can not provide adequate care, it is recommended to use a thread and rinse aid.After each meal, it is recommended to rinse the mouth with warm water, this will ensure the purity of the cavity and protection from the multiplication of bacteria.

The procedure of microprosthetics will give the patient beautiful and strong teeth, but this does not mean that now you can be treated with them as you like. You should not get carried away with caramel candy , gnaw nuts, bite your nails, open bottles.

In itself, veneers are resistant to coloring matter, but the appearance of the tooth surface can spoil the darkening on the non-protected edges of the prosthesis. Adhesive is also prone to staining with , therefore it is not recommended to consume chocolate, tea, coffee in large quantities, it is advisable to quit smoking.

Veneers installation - reviews

Application of veneers is one of the easiest ways to find a beautiful smile and self-confidence, and also make your teeth healthier, more durable and resistant to external influences.The procedure of microprosthetics is not cheap and in some cases it can be replaced by other alternative options.Before contacting the dentist about the installation of the veneers, you should pay attention to the reviews of patients , who are actively discussing the pros and cons of microprosthetics in various forums.