donderdag 31 januari 2013

Everything That You Need To Know About Dental Porcelain Veneers

By Lionel Piedmont


Many people suffer with crooked, chipped, or stained teeth. These folks usually have low self image and have a low standard of life because they're ashamed to grin. Dental porcelain veneers offer a sensibly priced solution for patients who require a grin refresh.

A veneer is an intensely thin sheet of material that fastens to the tooth surface in a fashion that is virtually undetectable. Each veneer is hand made to suit the patient's individual wants. This thin shell can change the shape, length, size and colour of the tooth.

Dentists can correct a variety of Problems with these appliances. They can fix damaged or chipped teeth as well as restoring a smile ruined by uneven, poorly aligned or irregularly shaped teeth. Veneers even offer a technique to fill openings between teeth.

Dental lab mechanics can make veneers made of porcelain or resin composite. Porcelain produces a more serious shell and resists stains better than resin. Another advantage is the material's capability to reflect light like enamel, which makes them seem far more natural.

Applying the veneers is a two-step process that needs 2 visits to the dentist's office. In the first appointment, the dentist removes a slim layer of enamel from the tooth's surface to deal with the thickness of the veneer. In some cases, the patient will need a local pain-killer to make the area numb. The dentist will take an impression of the teeth, which serves as the template for the laboratory technicians to provide the custom veneers. The patient will receive temporary veneers to wear in the one to two weeks it will take the lab to finish making the veneers.

The second visit involves bonding the custom veneers to the teeth. The dentist will make sure the shells are the right shape and trim them as necessary. By cleaning, polishing and etching the teeth, the dentist prepares the surface for a strong bond. A delicate layer of cement bonds the veneers to the surface of the tooth. If required, it is easy to change the colour by employing different shades of cement. After the veneers are in place, exposure to a special light turns on the cement and completes the procedure. Some patients will make a follow-up appointment so that the dentist can check the placement and determine the gums are replying to the procedure as predicted.

Most patients are good candidates for this procedure. Dentists will endorse an alternative method of restoration if the patient has puny teeth, gum illness or advanced rot. Patients who do not have enough enamel on their teeth will have to consider other restorative procedures. Individuals who grind or clench their teeth should not have veneers applied because they are able to chip or break.

With correct application and after care, veneers can last as long as 10 years before replacement becomes necessary. They do not need any good care beyond regular brushing and flossing. A dental professional can review the options and help patients decide if getting dental porcelain veneers is the best choice for them.




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