Veneers: installation features and contraindications

A snow-white smile is something that not only famous people dream of, but also ordinary dental patients. You can achieve such an ideal result with the help of veneers. Veneers on teeth are thin linings on the front of the teeth, thanks to which the maximum aesthetic result is achieved.

This solution allows you to get an excellent result, since the veneer is a solid plate that will cover the front of the tooth crown, and therefore there are no visible transition lines. We offer to understand in detail how veneers are laid.

How are veneers treated?

Ceramic veneers are considered the most aesthetic. In addition to their excellent appearance, such veneers are durable and reliable. Before installing ceramic veneers, a number of procedures follow:

1. Tooth preparation. First, the dentist prepares the tooth, a layer of enamel is sanded from the front and the imprint is removed. While a permanent veneer is being made, a temporary element must be installed on the tooth to protect it from external factors.
2. Fixation. The second visit is to fix the veneer on the tooth.

If we talk about installing veneers from photo polymer (composite), then sealing materials are required for manufacturing. The manufacture of such elements requires only one day, this happens immediately during the visit to the dentist. This procedure is called aesthetic artistic restoration. The photopolymer is fixed on the front surface of the teeth, which allows it to change its shape and color.

The main difference between composite veneers is that their application occurs on the entire area of the tooth, and not only its destroyed part is restored.

Indications for installing veneers

The main indications for the installation of veneers are:

• a large number of fillings (restorations) on dental surfaces, the presence of a difference in the color scheme of teeth;
• the presence of chips and cracks on the front teeth, damage due to caries and injuries;
• curvature of the teeth, incorrect location (veneers are an excellent alternative to treatment with the help of bracket systems);
• the presence of enamel defects on the front teeth (caries, color change, the presence of spots);
• incorrect shape of the teeth, the presence of diastema (gap between the teeth);
• depulsed (gray or “dead”) teeth.

In general, if the front teeth have fillings, and you are not satisfied with their aesthetic appearance, then the ideal solution would be to cover the frontal teeth (incisors and fangs) with veneers.

What teeth are installed on?

The best option is considered installation of veneers on 6 front teeth. Sometimes there is a veneer coating of only 4 incisors. This is an individual moment that is discussed with the dentist during a personal consultation.

When is installation not allowed?

There are cases when the installation of veneers is not allowed. Such a dental procedure is not allowed when:

• formed direct incorrect bite;
• pronounced erased tooth enamel;
• absence of rear (chewing teeth), since veneers will create a sufficiently high level of stress on the front teeth;
• bruxism (gnashing of teeth);
• the habit of gnawing nails, pencils, etc. ;
• destroyed tooth (in this case, the best option would be to cover the crown).

Only a dentist can deal with contraindications when examining the patient's oral cavity.

Difference between veneers, crown and braces

To install the crown, you need to grind the tooth from all sides. Therefore, crowns are used on teeth that are very damaged. Veneer covers only the front When choosing between bracket systems and veneers, it is better to give preference to the first if you are looking to align your teeth. Veneers create a visual effect of even teeth, although in reality, this is not the case. With minimal curvature, veneers are also suitable. But with a damaged bite, only orthodontic treatment will help.

Caring for veneers

In fact, there are no special requirements for the care of veneers. It is necessary to protect them from mechanical damage, sudden changes in temperature. It is not allowed to nibble the nut scorpion, as well as the opening of cans and bottles.

You need to brush your teeth twice a day, systematically attend prof. examinations at the dentist. There are no exceptions in the use of drinks, smoking is also not prohibited.

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