The most important things to know about dental veneers

The most important things to know about dental veneers

Have you ever looked in the mirror and immediately noticed small or large defects or discolorations on your teeth? If you are also bothered by these aesthetic things, then we have good news! These can be easily repaired by setting dental veneers. Special dental veneers not only make it possible to create a perfect set of teeth, but also take into account the characteristics of the face.

But let's stop for a moment. What is dental veneers? Actually, it is an aesthetic solution, during which defects in the form or color of the tooth can be corrected. Thus, with the help of the veneers made of special material, a spectacular improvement can be achieved, thereby making your smile perfect. Moreover, this procedure not only improves the appearance of the tooth surface, but also harmoniously matches the characteristics of your face, thus creating the right and natural effect.

Veneers can make your smile more confident

What are the initial steps?

The designing of the veneer is actually a creative process, during which you develop the desired solution together with the dentist. Based on what was discussed, the dentist will prepare a visual plan that shows the end result and all the necessary details in detail, so during the implementation you will definitely get what you agreed on in advance.

Based on the visual plan, as a next step, a preparatory dental intervention that serves a health purpose may be necessary. This can be, for example, the repair of previous fillings, the removal of tartar, orthodontics, or even teeth whitening according to individual needs. These ensure that the veneer gives optimal results and also guarantees the effect achieved in the long term.

Nowadays, impression taking is typically done with a modern 3D scanner, the use of which does not involve any inconvenience. This method shows the dentist the exact shape and size of the teeth, allowing for personalized and precise planning.

The preparation of the direct veneer involves grinding off a 0.3 mm thick layer in order to fit the veneer precisely, but in the case of pressed ceramic veneers, preparation is not always necessary. Then the impression can be taken, on the basis of which the removable veneer ceramic is made in 1-2 weeks, and is attached to the prepared tooth with a special adhesive.

Setting veneers is basically an aesthetic intervention and not a medical one. Therefore, this procedure only improves the appearance, which of course can have a very good effect on your overall appearance, and thus on your self-confidence. Below, we present the types of veneers you can encounter, their properties, and also in which cases we use them.

Porcelain veneers improve the aesthetics of the teeth

Types of dental veneers

For dental procedures, we distinguish between two types of solutions, direct and pressed ceramic (indirect) veneers. Both direct and press-ceramic veneers offer a perfect solution for the aesthetic improvement of tooth defects. Whether it's uneven teeth or defects in shape, these veneers can be used to improve your appearance. Both types have many excellent properties, and they also stand out in the range of dental interventions due to their wide applicability.

Both are equally suitable for harmonizing with tooth colors, so the smile can have a natural and uniform appearance. Therefore, it is not only perfect for correcting defects in form and removing color defects, but it is also able to make gaps in the teeth more aesthetic. In addition, this method is also effective if you do not achieve the desired result with teeth whitening. Therefore, if other aesthetic interventions prove to be insufficient, veneers can still guarantee an impeccable appearance.

Pressed ceramic and direct veneers can actually be placed on any tooth, but they are usually made on the upper and lower teeth that are opposite each other, as well as on the front teeth. We can say about both procedures that they are extremely gentle on the dentine part of the teeth, and they also give the teeth a high-quality appearance after the treatment.

Direct veneers

If you need a quick and cheap aesthetic solution, the direct veneers will be the solution for you, as it is a cost-friendly solution. It only takes one dental appointment to be installed, so if you urgently want to renew the appearance of your teeth, it may prove to be an ideal choice. One of the most prominent advantages of this procedure is that it can be installed in a short time, and it can also be easily repaired later. That is why, if the veneer is damaged due to a possible external influence, the correction can be carried out efficiently and in a short time.

The dentist can also perform direct veneers in the office, so there is no need for external dental technician work, and as a result, it is not necessary to book multiple appointments. Since this is made directly at the dentist, it can be fitted better and can even be shaped locally.

It is important to know that the wear resistance of direct veneers is lower than that of other solutions due to the quality of the composite material. If you are looking for a long-term and much more durable veneer, it is recommended that you take this into account and inform your doctor. In addition, the color of the shell may become slightly dull over time.

In order to be satisfied in the long term, it is recommended to think about your expectations as well as your personal preferences. This solution is primarily based on speed and cost-effectiveness.

Pressed ceramic veneers

Pressed ceramic veneers provide a unique aesthetic solution that combines natural appearance, durability and wear resistance. The great advantage of the veneer is that it preserves the chosen color for a longer period of time. However, it is also worth paying attention to the care of teeth without veneers, so that the color of your teeth is uniform.

This dental procedure is also suitable for repairing larger defects, so you can safely expect that the veneers will perfectly cover any tooth defects. In addition, the high wear resistance and service life can even last for decades, thus ensuring that the invested time and energy will pay off in the longer term. Another important aspect is that, unlike crowns, you do not have to grind down a part of the tooth, so the use of a ceramic veneer involves minimal discomfort.

The turnaround time for applying the pressed ceramic veneers is also an advantage. The veneers are prepared in the laboratory in just one week, so the desired change can be achieved precisely with just a little waiting (1-2 weeks). Since the pressed ceramic veneer does not contain metal, a gray line does not develop at the junction of the gums and the crown over time. Pressed ceramic can be ideal even if you suffer from a metal allergy or simply don't want a metal crown.

Overall, press-ceramic veneers open a new dimension in the field of aesthetic dentistry, contributing to the achievement of a natural and flawless smile. Due to the one-week turnaround time, it is not one of the fastest solutions, but if you look at durability, it is more than worth waiting for.

You are also more comfortable in company if your smile is more beautiful

Partial, full, ungrinded veneers? What do they mean?

As the world evolves, so does medicine. Thus, over the years, various solutions have been developed in the field of veneers as well. A wide range of these allows aesthetic dental interventions to provide personalized and effective solutions.

What options are available? Basically, we can distinguish between two types of methods: grinding and non-grinding. And with grinding, there is partial and full grinding, depending on how extensive the given defective surface is. Let's look at these in more detail.

Partial veneer

It is a great choice when only minor aesthetic defects, shape irregularities, and discoloration are visible on the surface of the tooth, and there is no need to cover the entire tooth or teeth and make a spectacular improvement. In this case, the dental veneer covers only a part of the tooth's surface, the parts where the aesthetic problem is. The big advantage is that it spares the rest of the surface of the tooth and is much more economical than covering the entire tooth surface.

Full veneers

If there are major surface defects, and even the entire part of one side of the tooth is problematic, then the entire veneer is placed on this one side. In such cases, this must be ground down to the already mentioned thickness of 0.3 mm, but the rest of the tooth surface remains untouched.

Dental veneer without preparation

It can primarily be used when the gap between the teeth provides enough space for setting the veneers. In such cases, it is considered an advantage that the procedure can be solved even without grinding, so the intervention does not involve even minimal discomfort.

When can you eat after receiving veneers?

After setting the veneers, you do not have to wait to eat, as the special glue sets immediately under the influence of the LED lighting used by the doctor.

You can also be more confident about work with healthy teeth

Summary

Ceramic veneers can be an ideal choice for you if you are dissatisfied with the shape or color of your teeth. In a relatively short time, you can achieve a completely new smile with the help of the veneers, while the whole method involves only minimal loss of tooth material.

Among their types, we distinguish between direct and (indirect) pressed ceramic veneers. The former can be prepared immediately, even in the dentist's office, while the latter requires cooperation with a dental technician.

Among the veneers, there are also types that can be applied with or without grinding, which depends on how big the gap is between the teeth and how big the surface we want to cover. The last categorization aspect is the partial and full veneer. The partial veneer only appears on smaller parts of the tooth surface, while the full veneer can even cover one entire side of the tooth.

If you think you would be interested in a consultation on how you too could have an enviable smile, apply for a consultation at 360 Dental. Our staff will be happy to refer you to the right doctor for you (Dr. Virág Bognár). Within a short time, you can get an appointment for a dental examination or even for the preparation of direct veneers!