VENEERS
- COMPOSITE
- PORCELAIN
COMPOSITE VENEERS
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Composite veneers are made from translucent resin that is carefully sculpted by a Dental Aesthetics Specialist. It allows you to create an absolutely new shape and color teeth. This treatment is fast, less expensive and most important - it does not damage the underlying tooth structure. Most of the time the tooth preparation is minimal or none. The treatment requires accurate case analysis to ensure excellent results and durability. Later on it requires maintenance to keep veneers shiny and avoid staining.
INDICATIONS
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Unsatisfying shape and color of natural teeth
Worn or chipped teeth
Mildly crowded teeth
Spaces between the teeth
FAQ
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Do composite veneers ruin your teeth?
The composite is biocompatible, harmless to your teeth, it does not damage them. Normally the preparation of the teeth is minimally invasive, which means that the treatment is not aggressive at all. Most of the time composite veneers strengthen the structure of your teeth.
How fast can I get it done?
Composite veneers can be done in a one-appointment. The length of the appointment depends on how many teeth you want to restore. We normally calculate 1 hour per tooth. The most regular case is to restore 6 front upper or lower teeth - it takes around 6 hours.
How long do composite veneers last?
Composite is a strong and very aesthetic material, but it requires some maintenance. You need to have excellent oral hygiene and we recommend you polish your veneers once a year at least to keep them shiny. In case of chipping it is very easy to fix it in one appointment. Normally we recommend changing veneers in 7-10 years.
Who can perform this treatment?
This treatment requires comprehensive knowledge of dental aesthetics and oclusion, thorough analysis of the bite and accurate treatment plan. To ensure excellent results and durability of veneers it should be performed by highly specialized and experienced Dental Aesthetics Specialists.
What are the main pros?
The main pros are: excellent aesthetics, very fast and less expensive treatment. It is possible to fix or change the shape of veneers at any time in one appointment.
What are the main cons?
The main cons are: life span is shorter than porcelain, has tendency to stain, requires more maintenance.
PORCELAIN VENEERS
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Porcelain veneers are thin custom-made shells of ceramics fabricated in a dental laboratory and then cemented permanently on the teeth. It allows to create new shape and color teeth depending on your desire and your bite. The treatment is pain-free, minimally invasive and has stunning aesthetic results. The treatment requires accurate case analysis to ensure excellent results and durability and is performed by a Dental Aesthetics Specialist. Porcelain veneers require little maintenance, have a very long life span and do not change the color throughout the years.
INDICATIONS
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Unsatisfying shape and color of natural teeth
Worn or chipped teeth
Mildly crowded teeth
Spaces between the teeth
FAQ
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Do porcelain veneers ruin your teeth?
The porcelain is not harmful to your teeth, it does not damage them. In SMITA we use minimally invasive preparation techniques, which means that the treatment is not aggressive and saves the structure of your teeth. Porcelain veneers actually strengthen the structure of your teeth.
How fast can I get it done?
Porcelain veneers are produced in a dental laboratory and then permanently cemented on the teeth in a clinic. It requires 4-5 appointments and meanwhile the patient wears provisional veneers if needed. Normally it takes up to 1 month to get them done.
Are porcelain veneers permanent?
Once you and your dentist are satisfied with the shape and the color of porcelain veneers, they are cemented permanently. In case of chipping or cracking - porcelain veneer cannot be fixed, it has to be removed by drilling and a new veneer has to be placed.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
Porcelain is a very strong and very aesthetic material, but does not require more maintenance than your natural teeth. You need to have excellent oral hygiene and avoid biting very hard objects. In case of chipping a porcelain veneer cannot be fixed, it has to be removed by drilling and a new veneer has to be placed. Normally porcelain veneers maintain the aesthetics and function up to 10-15 years or more.
Who can perform this treatment?
This treatment requires comprehensive knowledge of dental aesthetics and oclusion, thorough analysis of the bite and accurate treatment plan. The preparation and cementation of veneers are very precise and meticulous procedures, therefore to ensure excellent results and durability of veneers we always recommend that it should be performed by highly specialized and experienced Dental Aesthetics Specialist.
What are the main pros?
The main pros are: excellent very natural looking aesthetics, long life span, durability, and easy maintenance.
What are the main cons?
The main cons are: it is a more time and money consuming treatment. In case of fracture, a new veneer is necessary.
