Today, almost everyone takes care of their appearance, which depends on various factors. Or maybe the way a person looks depends on the attractiveness and health of the teeth? A beautiful and healthy smile gives us confidence, creating psychological comfort and an excellent mood. How to achieve this?
What is tooth restoration
Recently, such a procedure as restoration of teeth has become popular. Before and after the operation, the teeth look completely different. Modern aesthetic dentistry allows you to restore tissue so that in the future a person can not be shy about his smile and enjoy communicating with other people.
Of course, many do not know what aesthetic restoration of teeth is. What is this procedure, and in what cases can it be used?
Restoration of the anterior teeth is a restoration or a change in tissue volume. In this case, the architectural erection of each tooth occurs in the required form. A similar procedure has another name - artistic restoration, as it requires a creative approach.
This technique must first of all correspond to the wishes of the patient, who seeks to change the shape of the teeth in a certain way, making them more even and snow-white. It is worth noting that the artistic restoration of the teeth eliminates all minor defects that could have occurred as a result of chips or other tissue damage. In addition, the color of the enamel changes. It is getting whiter.
Veneers and lumineers: what is it
Recently, only the best materials of high quality, able to imitate natural tissues and give the desired shine have been used for restoration of front teeth. To solve the tasks using veneers. They can significantly improve the enamel darkened with time, as well as create a radiant smile. If correction is insignificant, incomplete veneers can be used in aesthetic dentistry. In this case, the restoration of teeth, reviews of which are only positive, proceeds a little differently. On the visible side, the dentist sets a porcelain plate that can improve its shape.
In some cases, full veneers are required. Products of this plan are a cap that is worn on a tooth. Such veneers are intended not only for the correction of forms, but also play a rather important role in the preservation of tissues from damage. It is worth noting that the aesthetic restoration of the front teeth also includes enamel bleaching. This procedure also proceeds with the use of veneers. This is especially true if age-related pigmentation of enamel has appeared, and numerous fillings have changed their color.
In addition to veneers, aesthetics use lumineers. These products are also intended for color correction of enamel. Lumineers are thin ceramic plates that adhere to the tooth surface.
Objectives of the procedure
Aesthetic dentistry is increasingly using a method such as artistic restoration of teeth. This procedure allows not only to make the enamel more white, but also to change the shape without the use of various implants.
Aesthetic restoration of teeth is used in the following situations:
- Age or pathological abrasion of enamel.
- Unnatural pigmentation.
- To eliminate gaps and correct rows.
- With a fracture or loss of a tooth, as well as with injuries to the jaw.
It is better to seek help from an experienced specialist in these cases. Only he will be able to evaluate what type of aesthetic restoration is needed: indirect or direct.
Direct method
In this case, the following materials are used for tooth restoration: photopolymers or glass-resin cement, which allows you to engage in shape and volume immediately in the oral cavity of the client.
Among the advantages of this method, it is worth highlighting the deadline, which is only one day. Moreover, the maximum number of restored teeth is no more than six, of course, if the situation is standard. As for the deadlines, one day is a fairly short period of time for which you can get a snow-white smile. However, it is worth remembering that everything is relative. The restoration of one tooth on average takes from 15 to 60 minutes. Therefore, the patient should rely on his endurance and strength. Especially if his plans include putting in order several teeth at once. As for the minuses of this method: after some time, the enamel may lose its color and luster. That is why after the procedure, it is necessary to use only those personal hygiene products that are able to permanently maintain the result. At the same time, it is worth remembering that artistic restoration of teeth can not always restore the beauty of a smile. Before and after the procedure, you must consult a dentist. This will avoid some inconvenience.
Indirect method
It consists in the use of veneers made in the laboratory. Such an aesthetic restoration of the anterior teeth is usually carried out in several stages:
- Training. The dentist must perform a complete sanitation of the oral cavity.
- Production of veneers in accordance with the casts.
- Product Installation.
This method of correction is perfect for those who do not have a uniform tooth shape, and whitening procedures do not help. As a result of the procedure, the patient receives an impeccable smile and perfectly even rows of teeth.
The main disadvantage of this method is the fragility of the structures. If a person leads an active lifestyle or engages in a sport where injuries are not excluded, then he should refuse this type of restoration. In addition, experts do not recommend installing veneers for those who do not have chewing teeth or if there is an incorrect bite.
Contraindications
Like any procedure, tooth restoration has contraindications. A similar correction method is prohibited if:
- The patient has a heart rhythm stimulator. The problem is that during operation, the photopolymerization can violate the pulse frequency of the device. As a result of this, cardiac arrest may occur.
- The patient is allergic to some elements of the adhesive system or the composite itself. This is very rare. However, you should be careful. Especially if there is a direct restoration of the teeth. Before and after the procedure, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the patient.
What to consider when restoring
Before proceeding with the restoration of teeth, it is necessary to take into account some factors on which the quality of the procedure depends.
First of all, the dentist should pay attention to the suitability of tissues, and most importantly, the root for restoration. In other words, check the viability of the tooth. It is worth noting that modern adhesive systems allow you to restore almost any roots. However, the channel should be well sealed.
The condition of periodontal tissues also plays an important role. In the presence of certain diseases, restoration is possible only after surgical or conservative treatment, which is often combined with splinting.
An important factor is the hygiene skills of the patient himself. If tooth brushing occurs irregularly, then corrected surfaces can very quickly lose their shine. With insufficient care, marginal pigmentation may appear.
Another factor that simply cannot be ignored is the right choice of materials that will provide sufficient adhesion to tooth tissues, which can withstand any masticatory stress, and also have excellent aesthetic characteristics.
When is a non-standard or conditional treatment carried out?
In some cases, tooth restoration is simply not possible. Before and after the procedure, the doctor must explain to the patient all the reasons. However, in practice there is such a thing as “conditional treatment”. In other words, the dentist can perform the restoration, but without a guarantee and only with the written permission of the patient. Similar therapy is carried out:
- If more than half of the tooth is destroyed. In such a situation, experts recommend reinforcing with parapulpral or intra-root structures.
- If a defect in the hard tissues of the tooth is located under the gum.
- Metalwork installed.
- If there are no teeth in the lateral regions. Restoration of this group is postponed until the full restoration of stable occlusion.
How much does art restoration cost?
Today, many use dental services such as tooth restoration. Photos of the result are actually impressive. After all, a smile becomes beautiful and snow-white. Of course, many are interested in how much an art restoration costs.
The price of the procedure depends on several factors:
- Material that is used for artistic restoration.
- Tooth pretreatment. In some cases, treatment, canal filling, and replacement of obsolete fillings are required.
- Methodology. The cost of the procedure is affected even by the way it is carried out.
- Qualifications of a specialist performing aesthetic restoration of teeth.
- Dental clinic level.
Finally
The most inexpensive art restoration is carried out using photopolymer materials. Of course, the latest generation of raw materials is much more expensive. The doctor can fully name the cost of the procedure only after a thorough examination of the oral cavity of the client. When choosing a method and materials, it should be remembered that high quality raw materials are not cheap today. Let's just say: a complete treatment of one tooth in a difficult case will cost the patient approximately 5,000 - 6,500 rubles.