Veneers for teeth, what is veneers in dentistry, how to care for ceramic and composite veneers

Many people have heard about veneers when visiting dentistry.What this is and what their application in dentistry, we today and talk in more detail.

So, veneers are mini dentures for teeth that can restore their shape or shade.The veneers are placed on the front of the tooth.

The feature of the veneers is that their installation is not designed to make the teeth crystal and unnaturally white, they are made taking into account the original color of the patient's teeth and they are difficult to recognize with the naked eye.

Veneers are used in dentistry, if whitening and restoration of teeth does not have any effect.Vinirovaja restoration fast enough and will approach even for those patients of stomatology which have appreciable defects.

So, the general concept of what veneers for teeth we have, now consider in more detail this dental service.

Classification of veneers

Depending on the material used for the manufacture, tooth veneers are as follows:

• ceramic - they are made on the basis of medical porcelain and zirconia, such veneers
  are considered to be the most reliable and durable , they are also notChange color with time;
• composite - now in dentistry they began to be used less often, because they are not too durable, but they are distinguished by fast and inconspicuous installation;
• Hollywood laminates - porcelain plates though thin, but they can serve long enough, they can also be glued over the crowns.

Technique for manufacturing

Ceramic veneers can be made from non-pressed and pressed ceramics.The latter will be more durable and durable in comparison with the unpressed one.

The plate is manufactured in several stages.First, the teeth are prepared for them and a three-dimensional impression is made, then the veneer is modeled on the computer.After that the required construction of is milled out, and on the patient's tooth meanwhile a temporary laminate is applied.Then the inner part of the plate is processed, the cement is applied to the teeth and a plate is fixed on it.

A composite plate can be made directly from the dentist when the doctor removes the enamel layer of the patient and applies a composite light-polymer material for the teeth.Also, composite veneers can be manufactured in advance by the dental technician, by removing the impression of a tooth or in a specialized laboratory with a denture made of gypsum.

Installation of veneers: indications and contraindications, the process of installing plates

Veneers are installed to the patient of the dentistry according to the doctor's indication and relying on his preferences.The indications for the installation are as follows:

• distinctive yellowness of the teeth;
• change of a shade of a teeth after a depulpation;
• fluorosis teeth;
• defects in which hard teeth are severely damaged;
• incorrect position of the teeth;
• wrong tooth shape;
• no effect after restoration;
• old fillings in a shade contrast with the teeth;
• chips;
• large gaps between teeth;
• aesthetic goals that the patient puts before the doctor.

However, in a veneer installation the patient may be denied in case he has a permanent erasure of the teeth, bruxism, habit of biting his nails or opening bottles with his teeth.Also, do not install veneers, when a person lacks at least six chewing teeth, or in case of destruction in the area of ​​the tongue.The service is also refused if there is a large seal on the inside of the and in the case of injuries to the front teeth obtained with excessive enthusiasm for Botox or due to other factors.

The algorithm for installing the veneer, regardless of the material used, is as follows:

• agreement with the patient of the material of the plate and its color;
• tooth preparation, within the framework of which a layer of hard tissues is removed from the tooth;
• impression making;
• installation of a temporary plastic plate;
• manufacturing of the tooth model;
• plate fixation with glue;
• evaluation of bite and removal of excess material.

To date, there is a technique when the installation of veneers does not include the turning of the tooth enamel , they are then called lumineers.Lumineers are thinner and simply glued to the tooth surface with special glue.They can be standard or individual, which are made in the laboratory directly under the patient.

Installation of veneers does not require special rehabilitation measures, after their installation you can lead a familiar lifestyle.However, just in case, you should visit the dentistry about one or two weeks after the procedure so that the doctor can check how strong the design is and if there is no gum reaction to her presence.

Also after enameling of tooth enamel, some patients develop sensitivity to cold and hot, therefore should be extremely careful of using with such products.

Advantages and disadvantages of the installation of veneers

In terms of ceramic construction, they look aesthetically pleasing, they retain their shade for a long time, do not darken, they have a long service life, they interact well with the biomaterial.However, at the same time ceramic veneers are long manufactured by , very expensive, their installation is preceded by an unpleasant process of preparing the enamel, and they can not be repaired if necessary.

Ceramic plates are prepared quickly, literally for one visit, they are much cheaper than ceramic ones.But they have more drawbacks than advantages:

• ceramic veneers are short-lived;
• color changes with time;
• aesthetic side in question;
• brittle plates;
• can not hide all defects;
• no design repair possible.

The cost of installing the plates depends on the material, as well as on the initial state of the patient's teeth.So, the minimum cost of a composite veneer per tooth will be about 5 thousand rubles, subject to manufacturing on site.The laboratory composite will cost more.But zirconium or porcelain veneer will cost the patient about 15 thousand.

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Another advantage of the veneer design is the lack of special care for them.However, despite this, do not forget about regular oral hygiene.Cleaning throughout the day, carry out not only paste, but also dental floss.Good hygiene will keep the plate as long as possible.

It is advisable not to abuse products that can trigger a change in the color of the plates, in particular, wine, coffee, tea and other products.When using products, do not apply strong pressure to the teeth.

You should also visit dentistry about once a half a year so that the doctor will examine you and, if necessary, adjust the plate.

As for the service life, the composite veneers, which have the property to wear , have the strength similar to the seals.With sufficient care for tooth enamel and oral cavity, they can be worn for up to seven years and even longer.But it should be remembered that over time they lose their original shade.

Ceramic plates can last ten years, or even more.They can become unusable in cases where, due to injuries or severe pressure, the lose its integrity to , or it may fall out within ten years due to cementation.In this case, the doctor quickly put them in place.But porcelain "Hollywood" plates can last more than 20 years under conditions of proper care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Naturally, for beginners the procedure for installing veneers contains a number of questions.Here are the answers to the most common questions about veneers:

• porcelain and zirconium veneers in terms of aesthetics look the same, but porcelain is less durable;
• , when choosing between crown and veneer, choose a crown if you have at least one contraindication to plate mounting;
• composite veneers, which darken over time, can not be whitened.They can only be changed to new ones;
• , when choosing between inserting plates or restoring teeth , better choose plates, they eliminate dental defects;
• veneers are not harmful to enamel.

Naturally, the installation of veneers to someone can come up, but someone does not.It all depends on what state your teeth were before, do you have any contraindications to this procedure and, of course, because of what material you chose to install.

Undoubtedly, a huge role is played by the human factor, because one doctor can do his job responsibly, and another will react to this irresponsibly.Therefore, choosing your "own" dentist is also important.