In modern times, it is difficult to maintain the integrity and beauty of your teeth, even if there is constant care and a visit to the dentist. But yellowness, defects appear on them. To hide this, you can install veneers on your teeth. Reviews about these devices are almost exclusively positive. With proper care, they can last a long time.
What it is?
Veneers are called fixed orthopedic constructions for correcting aesthetic imperfections of teeth. With them, you can eliminate violations of the color and shape of the tooth. They imitate the tooth surface, are similar to a facing material that qualitatively mask noticeable aesthetic imperfections.
Veneers are visually similar to overlays covering the surface of one or more teeth. Thin plates are invisible, while allowing you to restore the correct shape of the tooth and the natural color of the enamel.
When are they used?
According to reviews, veneers on teeth are used not only for a beautiful smile. Dentists advise using them in the restoration and alignment of teeth. Devices must be used when:
- the appearance of chips and cracks due to demineralization and erosion of enamel;
- a change in the natural color of the teeth and the occurrence of yellowness, as well as the allocation of fillings;
- fast abrasion of enamel;
- abnormal shape or incorrect position of the teeth;
- the formation of large gaps.
Many want a snow-white smile. But before using these designs, you need to consult a dentist. Judging by the reviews of experts, veneers can eliminate the above problems in a short time.
When can not be used?
But there are situations when veneers cannot be used. It concerns:
- pathological abrasion and very thin enamel;
- advanced caries and periodontitis;
- uncontrolled rattle (bruxism), manifested in a dream;
- serious problems with a bite or jaw;
- the absence of many chewing teeth, their destruction by more than 50%.
In these cases, the doctor must choose a different correction method, as evidenced by numerous reviews. The disadvantages of veneers on teeth are that they can not be installed with bad habits, martial arts, extreme sports.
If there are no contraindications, there is no more interference with the installation. With such devices, it will turn out to close the front of the teeth. Usually they are used only in the smile zone. The doctor must study the outpatient card and examine the oral cavity. According to reviews, it is often required to undergo a course of gum treatment in order to proceed to the manufacture and installation of the structure.
Kinds
Particular attention should be paid to the choice of material. The production time, installation, price depends on its type. According to reviews, veneers for teeth of any kind are practical and effective. The following varieties are in demand:
- Ceramic. They are created in the laboratory for 2 weeks. For this, special porcelain and zirconia are used to produce a natural color and increase strength. The thickness may be 0.3-0.5 mm. Installation and fixing are carried out using a cement composition.
- Composite This option is cheaper, it is immediately installed on the teeth, for 1 visit to the dentist. Devices are not very durable and change color over time. The plus is a gentle installation method.
- Porcelain. Popular Hollywood lumineers 0.2 mm thick are made on the basis of special porcelain. No need to grind enamel, long service life. They can also be glued to artificial crowns.
According to reviews, veneers for teeth should be chosen after examining a dentist and his recommendations. The installation procedure is conditionally divided into several stages and is determined by the selected variety. According to reviews, veneers on the lower teeth, as well as the front, require quality care. Only then can any of these species last a long time.
Installation methods
There are composite, therapeutic and porcelain orthopedic veneers on the teeth. Dental reviews indicate that, depending on the type, the installation method and manufacturing method are determined:
- Ceramic products are applied gradually and in layers. Then the firing procedure is carried out.
- Elevated temperature and pressure are used in injection molding, which makes it possible to make a reliable design.
- With the direct method, the pad is installed in the office. A small layer of enamel is eliminated, and then composite material is applied layer by layer. When polishing and grinding are finished, tooth restoration is carried out. It will be possible to eliminate all small and large chips, cracks, defects.
- Orthopedic veneer creates a dental technician using a plaster cast. To obtain a model, a temporary veneer from the composite is fixed, so that after fitting it is possible to make an adjustment.
- Turning zirconium dioxide is carried out using a milling machine, which operates on the basis of a special program. The result is accurate parameters and thickness.
- Computer modeling is supplanted by a plaster cast. You can take a three-dimensional image, choose a color and eliminate imperfections.
According to dentists, a manual cast has its own advantages. An experienced specialist can make a quality design. After turning, performed at the first visit, it is advisable to wear a temporary pad to prevent external influences on the tooth.
Phased installation
First, inspection and diagnostics are carried out, as reviews indicate. The installation of veneers on the front teeth can be performed only after eliminating problems with the gums and caries. The procedure is as follows:
- The selection of the appropriate material is carried out, you need to agree on the color shade.
- To avoid difficulties with a bite and a plate, each tooth is prepared. You need to clean them, and only then can you perform the procedure.
- A layer of enamel and hard bone tissue is removed from the front surface in the range of 0.5-0.7 mm. The thickness is determined by the thickness of the lining. The minimum parameter will be when installing the luminaire and composite.
- Turning is not carried out to the end in order to install the product for 10-15 days while the veneer is being created. Temporary plate is usually made of plastic.
- A special solution is required for the cast, which is applied and waiting to harden. It takes 5 minutes to set the composition, and then it is removed and sent to the laboratory.
- A cast technician performs a gypsum impression with composite overlays.
- The ceramic plate is checked for color and shape. It is worn several times to check bite and fit. There should be no discomfort when eating food and a smile.
- When the fitting is done, the plate and oral cavity are cleaned so that microbes do not enter.
- The veneers inside are rough. Gel is applied to the teeth so that they are rough for good adhesion.
- For fixing, cement paste is used, which hardens after the direction of the light flux.
- The remains of cement eliminate and re-check the bite.
Nuances
Lumineers are thin, so teeth may not be turned. Dental glue is used for fixation. According to reviews, veneers on teeth without turning are installed within an hour. To exclude inflammation, which usually appears due to the presence of a foreign substance, an examination is carried out after a while.
It is important to follow the doctor's recommendations about bad habits. Do not open the bottle with your teeth or click nuts with them. The plate is an excellent replacement for filling and allows you to save damaged teeth. Only veneer has more advantages.
Advantages and disadvantages
Before installing such designs, you should familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of veneers on the teeth. Dental reviews indicate that this recovery method is only becoming popular in Russia, although it is already actively used in the world. The features of veneers include the following:
- Many patients are attracted by an aesthetic factor. All people are pleased to smile, show beautiful teeth.
- Veneers, like enamel, transmit light compared to fillings. They are noticeable and stand out.
- With ceramic plates, plaque and stains from coffee, tea and other drinks will not accumulate. The teeth will always be white and not yellow.
- Zirconium and ceramic veneers last up to 30 years due to their strength and abrasion resistance. They are also biocompatible, inflammation is very rare.
- The composite is not very durable and lasts 4-5 years. Then you need a replacement.
- Since the thickness of the plates, especially composite ones, is small, they are fragile.
- During installation, the edge and enamel layer is eliminated, which makes the tooth vulnerable, especially when drinking hot and cold drinks.
- Porcelain plates are expensive, moreover, it takes more time to create and install.
- If the veneers break down, repairs cannot be made; all installation steps must be completed again.
According to reviews, veneers on front teeth will be a profitable investment, especially if they are made of ceramic. The main thing is that the work be done efficiently. According to reviews, the disadvantages of veneers on teeth may relate to some of their types. The composite will not be so attractive, and the constant replacement of dark plates leads to additional costs.
Care
Simple care must be taken to extend the life of veneers on teeth. According to the photo, reviews will be able to evaluate an excellent result. Extend the life using the following rules:
- The oral cavity should be cleaned at least 2-3 times a day. To do this, use a brush, dental floss, special paste and solution. Caries and gum disease should not be allowed.
- There will be no loss or displacement of the veneer if the teeth are subjected to constant pressure. With bruxism, a mouth guard is used.
- It is necessary to reduce the use of products with strong coloring pigment. Pomegranate juice or coffee enters the cement layer, which changes the original color.
What determines the price?
Installation of these products is quite expensive. This is due to several factors:
- Veneers are made from imported materials of excellent quality.
- The procedure is long, complex, requires experience and skill. Particularly difficult is the installation of the patient in the mouth.
Cost
On average, one veneer costs from 15 thousand rubles. If a person has small flaws, the design can cost about 6,000 rubles. The final price depends on:
- tooth condition;
- material;
- specialist qualifications;
- volume of work;
- the need for anesthesia;
- selected restoration method.
To save the restoration, it is advisable to perform in those places that are located in the visibility area. Other teeth are treated with other methods. The final price is set only after consultation.
Replacement
In addition to veneers, you can update the appearance of teeth in other ways:
- Whitening. Enamel color changes due to accumulation of plaque, soft deposits or tartar, so it’s much safer to whiten your teeth than grind them. But if an unnatural color is associated with serious causes or chronic ailments, then microprostheses are installed, and whitening does not help.
- Crowns. Veneers can only be installed on healthy teeth if there are aesthetic defects or minor damage. Because hold requires a solid base. And crowns will restore the aesthetics and functionality of damaged teeth by 60% and higher.
- Braces. Veneers are used only for minor violations of the dentition and occlusion. Some of the shortcomings cannot be hidden; for them, orthopedic treatment is needed - the wearing of braces.
- Restoration. This procedure and veneers have the same indications. But restoration gives a short result, and after 3-5 years the procedure must be repeated. And ceramic plates and lumineers can last for many years. Especially with them, the dentition looks more attractive and aesthetically pleasing, and the restored teeth look dull and unnatural.
Therefore, if you are interested in which version of tooth renewal is more suitable, it is advisable to consult a specialist. Only an experienced dentist will choose the most suitable option for recovery.
Output
You can evaluate the installation result by photo, reviews. The disadvantages of veneers on teeth are that you need to go to the dentist every six months for a routine examination and timely correction. But this will extend the life of the devices, as well as prevent diseases of the teeth and gums.