What are they, when and how are they worn and what are they for?

Las dental veneers They are a little known practice in dentistry, but are used more and more every day.

When we talk about dental aesthetics We do not refer only to correcting the position of the teeth or whitening them, but there are procedures that can resolve dental defects like:

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  small fractures

• Correction of diastema (gaps between two teeth).

These types of corrections are usually made by placing dental veneers, thin sheets used to cover the front of the front teethmost noticeable in the mouth.

Head of Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry service by Olympia Quirónsalud, e Dr. Manuel Chamorro Ponsexplain what:

• “These sheets adhere to the surface of the teeth, unifying the color and shape,” thus achieving a much more attractive smile appearance.

One of the main advantages of placing veneers is that It is a simple technique that does not require extensive tooth preparation..

And, as the doctor explains:

1. “Sometimes, the tooth is not even modified first”

2. “In others, only minimal surface wear is necessary to get the veneer right.”

Types of dental veneers

As with implanted teeth or orthodontic appliances, veneers are always made to measure.

To do this, in advance aesthetic study of teeth and smile. The veneers are then designed taking into account the patient’s tastes in terms of tooth shape and color.

• “Currently, we have computer tools that, based on photographs of the mouth, allow us to design completely custom veneers and show the person, before treatment begins, the final look of their new smile,” explains Dr. Chamorro Pons.

Once the color and shape have been chosen, the patient can decide between three different types of dental veneers:

Porcelain dental veneers

Porcelain veneers are very thin sheets, only 0.5 millimeters thickwhich will be placed on the outer face of the tooth.

ARE of feldspathic ceramics“a very resistant material that does not undergo color changes or wear”, says the specialist, who also states that they offer very natural, aesthetic and lasting results.

In order to place the porcelain veneers, the dentist must prepare the tooth so that they adhere well. So, we will continue minimal engraving or enamel wear.

“They can be considered permanentas significant deterioration, color changes or wear over time is not expected, although we will always recommend an annual review maintenance and observation”, explains the specialist.

Composite or resin veneers

Another material used to make veneers is composite, made of synthetic resin in the form of very thin sheets which also adhere to the surface of the tooth. As in the previous case, they manage to improve their shape and color, correcting the structural anomalies of the front teeth.

The difference between composite veneers and porcelain veneers is that resin is a cheaper materialSo the budget is smaller. Another of his advantages is that heThe preparation the tooth requires is usually minimal, easier than in the case of porcelain. However, its main drawback is lower durability.

In this regard, “the color and luster of the material change over time and These facets require more frequent checkswhich often require polishing or even touching the material”, says the doctor.

In addition, the translucency and natural appearance achieved with this material is also lower than that obtained with porcelain.

Zircon veneers.

Finally, zirconia veneers are available, a white ceramic metal that “has arrived by force in the world of dentistry”, says the expert. With it you can make both dental crowns high aesthetic quality and resistance – are also called covers – like veneers.

• Despite the high quality, Dr. Chamorro Pons explains that “it is a less used material than the previous ones because of high price and more difficult to handle“.

However, since it has a lower translucency than porcelain, “it would be indicated in cases of correction with very dark tooth veneers or with very marked changes in the enamel, which could be detected through the porcelain.”

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In any case, the expert emphasizes that this type of treatment “is Dental esthetics requires a lot of precision, skill and sense of taste from the professional.” In fact, it ensures that dental aesthetics is a true specialty within dentistry.

“Details in careful design and technical precision in placement make the difference between a natural and highly aesthetic result or not,” concludes Dr. Chamorro Pons.