Veneers are the way to get the most beautiful smile

Veneers

What is veneer?

Problems that veneers treat

Types of veneers

Veneers made of porcelain

When are porcelain veneers used?

Veneers made from composite resin

When are composite veneers used?

Conclusion

Veneers

In our world today, where social media is widespread, we see thousands of pictures every day of artists, athletes, and social stars, and each one of them is keen to appear in his most beautiful appearance and give his fans and followers the most beautiful smile. It is a bright white smile that shows beautiful, sparkling white teeth that capture the hearts of followers and leaves them puzzled, wondering about the secret of this charming smile and whether they can have one like it one day.

The great development in the field of dentistry has provided many solutions to dental problems related to the beauty of a smile, including veneer technology

What is veneer? How can it help us get the most beautiful smile?

What is veneer?

Veneers are a treatment technique to improve the appearance of teeth. Porcelain laminates are placed on the teeth’ front side, improving their aesthetic appearance. Veneers give the teeth a better impression in terms of color and shape. In addition, it can also treat the problem of tooth gaps that form as gums deteriorate.

People who usually choose veneer treatment are those who want to improve their aesthetic image, especially the color and shape of the teeth. However, you should go and visit your dentist to check your condition and make sure that you can use it successfully.

Veneers aesthetically help treat problems caused by tooth deformities or gingivitis, but they are not a health treatment for these diseases.

Typically, patients who can undergo veneer treatment are those who have good overall oral health. It is crucial to maintain good gum and tooth health. It is also important to have enough tooth enamel. Without it, the veneer will not have the desired appearance.

Problems that veneers treat

Veneers work to add an aesthetic touch to teeth that suffer from some apparent problems without providing therapeutic solutions such as:

  • Broken teeth.
  • Dental spaces.
  • Teeth stains and discolorations that do not improve with teeth whitening.
  • Very small teeth.
  • Dental abnormalities.

Before installing the veneer, you must undergo a dentist’s examination to ensure that the teeth are healthy and free of cavities or gingivitis. If you have serious oral health issues, they should be treated first before seeking cosmetic procedures.

Types of veneers

Veneers are thin sheets placed on the front side of teeth to improve their appearance and can be made of two different materials: porcelain and composite.

Veneers made of porcelain

This type of veneer is made of porcelain, zirconium, or lithium disilicate, which gives it aesthetic properties and higher resistance than composite veneers.

It is manufactured upon request: an impression of the patient’s teeth is taken and placed in the patient’s record, and the piece is manufactured from that record either in the laboratory or in a CAD/CAM machine in the clinic, and finally, it is attached to the tooth.

When are porcelain veneers used?

When the patient wants to improve the shape or size of the tooth, repair fractures, or treat abnormal tooth pigmentation.

It can also be used to correct teeth that are not in the correct position, which is usually associated with orthodontic treatment.

Advantages of porcelain veneers

  • Its color and appearance are similar to enamel, so it looks more natural.
  • Over time, its color and brightness do not change; There are no foods or drinks that can stain it.
  • Since they are so resistant, it is not common for them to break.
  • It can last between 10 and 15 years, as long as it is properly cared for.

Disadvantages of veneers made of porcelain

  • Usually requires prior dental preparation.
  • If a broken one is repaired, it is more complicated and usually requires replacing it with a new one.
  • Although it is a very hard material, you cannot bite certain objects or foods such as carrots, shellfish, etc., because in this case, it can break.
  • It is an irreversible treatment: these porcelain veneers cannot be removed from the teeth once installed,
  • The price of porcelain veneers is usually higher than the price of composite veneers.

Veneers made from composite resin

Composite veneers are made of acrylic resin that adheres to the surface of the tooth. Ceramic particles can also be included for greater resistance and better appearance.

It can be formed directly in the mouth, or it can be made in a laboratory and then synthesized. In many cases, it may not be necessary to restore the tooth. Since it is a non-surgical treatment, anesthesia is rarely required.

When are composite veneers used?

Composite veneers are usually used in children or teenagers who have not yet completed their growing years. This is because it can be easily removed and replaced with porcelain veneers, which are usually more aesthetically pleasing and resistant.

It can also be used in adults or temporarily during rehabilitation treatment.

Advantages of composite veneers

  • The tooth hardly needs prior preparation.
  • Installation is done quickly.
  • It can be removed simply.
  • easily repaired If it breaks.
  • Its price is usually cheaper than porcelain.

Disadvantages of composite veneers

  • Its productive life is 5 to 10 years. It is inferior to porcelain or ceramic.
  • It breaks more easily than porcelain
  • It may over time lose its color and shine a little.
  • the patient needs periodic visits to the dentist: to keep it in good condition and polish it when necessary.
  • Coffee, tea, or red wine can darken composite veneers, which may require polishing or even replacement.

Conclusion

Veneers of various types offer solutions and advantages that help overcome many dental problems related to the beauty of appearance and help to enjoy a beautiful smile that enhances a person’s self-confidence, which reflects positively on his success and stability in all aspects of professional and personal life.

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sources

  1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23522-dental-veneers
  2. https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-veneers#which-veneers-are-best
  3. https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/veneers 
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