In aesthetic dentistry, modern ceramic veneers are used as an alternative to the classical restoration of teeth or the installation of crowns . These microprosthes provide the best results in comparison with other types of restoration of the enamel surface, and in a very short time. Moreover, porcelain veneers allow you to give your teeth the desired shape, even appearance, desired color, even lengthen them.
What are ceramic veneers on teeth?
In fact, the devices in question are thin plates that adhere to the front of the teeth and the cutting edge as a lining material. Sometimes veneers are just ceramic pads, similar accessories serve to give the dentition a uniform and uniform color, also used instead of the bleaching procedure.
With the help of the technique described, several dental problems can be solved:
- too short crown part of the tooth;
- unsatisfactory color of enamel;
- curvature of teeth and minor anomalies of their position;
- wrong proportions of the tooth;
- chipped edges;
- diastema (spaces between teeth).
Also, ceramic veneers are restored with severely damaged or pre-sharpened teeth. It is better than the classical technology based on sealing, since it gives the restored teeth a completely natural look that does not deteriorate over time.
The main advantages of using porcelain veneers:
- Resistance to discoloration. The lining retains its original appearance even under the influence of strongly coloring substances (coffee, wine, nicotine).
- No plaque and stone formation. Bacteria can not live on a ceramic surface.
- Simplicity in terms of care. A usual toothbrush, paste and floss are suitable for cleaning veneers.
- Minimal invasiveness. Adhesion of ceramic plates does not require a strong grinding of the tooth, only the top layer of enamel is removed.
- Perfect aesthetics. The result of the application of the linings considerably exceeds the restoration by crowns, filling material and whitening with chemical compounds. In addition, dental ceramics have the best biological compatibility with the tissues of the body.
The only significant drawback of the technique in question is its high cost.
How is the installation of ceramic veneers?
The process is carried out in 2 stages - preparatory and basic.
Preliminary stage:
- Preparation of teeth for attaching plates, grinding or preparation.
- Creating casts for overlays.
- Installation of temporary veneers to protect prepared teeth.
- Manufacture of ceramic plates in accordance with the casts.
Usually, veneers are created manually, so it takes a little time to complete them, about 2 weeks.
After 10-15 days, you need to visit your dentist again and perform the following manipulations:
- Isolation of the tooth with a latex curtain, allowing to exclude contact of the working surface with any moisture.
- Processing of glued areas with special solutions, application of adhesive film.
- Application on the inner surface of the veneer of a liquid composite.
- Bonding the lining to the tooth, tight pressing.
- Hardening (polymerization) of the composite.
- Polishing of the joints of enamel and ceramic plate.
This procedure is repeated for each tooth being treated.
The service life of ceramic veneers
With proper care of the patches, compliance with the recommendations of the doctor and periodic prophylaxis (every six months) of caries or other diseases of teeth and gums, they will last about 10 years.
It is worth noting that the porcelain veneers of their ceramics are the most durable in comparison with analogues from other materials.