How are dental veneers installed
Process
For a Hollywood Smile do you need…? You guessed it – dental veneers.
A veneer is a thin, ceramic plate that is attached to the front surface of the tooth. Veneers are a quick and effective solution to stained, chipped, rotated, small or unsightly teeth.
If in the previous article All about Veneers 2023, we discussed what problems veneers solve, if you are the right candidate and what is the price of veneers, then today we will discuss:
The process of fixing the veneers from point A (consultation, stages) to point B (Hollywood Smile)
Veneers are a cosmetic treatment. It mimics the size, shape and color of your teeth, creating a natural look. Treatment with veneers is fast, non-invasive and consists of the following steps:
Stage 1. Consultation with the prosthodontist and creation of the treatment plan
During the consultation, the doctor examines the condition of the teeth and gums. The prosthodontist takes an anamnesis on the general state of health and listens to the patient’s requests and wishes regarding the future aspects of the smile.
By the way, before the consultation, you will have an x-ray of your teeth in our dental center.
X-ray allows the doctor to study the state of bone tissue, identify hidden pathologies and prevent certain processes. In addition to a thorough examination of the oral cavity, our specialist will study the anatomy of the face, mouth and lips, as well as their relationship to the teeth.
Stage 2. Smile simulation with Digital Smile Design
Smile modeling is a true collaboration between prosthodontist, dental technician and patient. Therefore, the first step is to model a smile using the Digital Smile Design tool. The app designs the size and shape of the teeth. You have the opportunity to see what your smile will look like with veneers before starting treatment.
Stage 3. Shade selection
The patient, together with the prosthodontist’s suggestions, chooses the right shade of white. To select the color of ceramic veneers, dentists use a special color scale. If you only need a few restorations, the shade of the veneers must match the color of the neighboring teeth. However, if veneers are fixed on the entire smile area, then you are free to choose any color you like, based on your ideas of beauty and the doctor’s recommendations.
Stage 4. Minimal grinding down teeth for veneers | Dental impression | Provisional material
Before fixing the veneers, a minimal preparation of the teeth is carried out. The prosthetist removes a layer of enamel no more than 0.5-0.7 mm.
Then the doctor makes an exact impression of the teeth, on the basis of which the dental technician will produce veneers.
While veneers are being made in the dental laboratory of the dental center, the ground teeth are covered with a temporary material.
Stage 5. Testing of ceramic veneers
After the dental veneers are ready, the patient tries them on to confirm the color and shape. If the patient wants to make minor changes, the veneers will be sent back to the lab. However, if the patient is satisfied, the next fixation visit is scheduled.
Stage 6. Fixing the veneers
After the doctor and patient have agreed on all the details, the process of fixing the veneers begins. The doctor uses a special adhesive that will bond the veneer to the tooth, making both a mechanical and chemical connection of the tooth to the dental veneer. The composition of the adhesive ensures a secure fixation of the material.
An immaculate and perfect smile is an important component of the image of a successful person. But what about those who, for some reason, cannot yet boast a Hollywood smile?
V E N E E R S – THE IDEAL SOLUTION
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Quick aesthetic solution
- Durable over time
- Perfectly compatible with teeth and gums
- Prevention of enamel loss
- Does not fade or stain
We invite you to a free consultation!
Our specialists will develop an individual treatment plan and report the exact cost of each stage. We are open to provide you with all the details and answer your questions.
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