Cosmetic dental treatments are becoming increasingly popular among our patients. Having a white and harmonious smile is becoming more important for people, as it promotes self-esteem and confidence. In this post, we will talk about dental veneers, one of the growing cosmetic dental treatments.
Do you want to know how you can improve your smile with cosmetic veneers? Dr. Rodriguez will tell us everything about veneers and smile design. Keep reading!
What are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are a treatment with purely aesthetic purposes. They are thin sheets that cover the teeth, so they are placed on their visible part. As it is an aesthetic treatment, it can correct:
- Color
- Shape
- Size
- Position
- Fractures
They can be made of different materials: zirconium, porcelain, or composite, and their placement is minimally invasive. Here we explain the differences of veneers according to their material:
Composite veneers
Composite is a material made of acrylic resin that, when exposed to halogen light, hardens similar to our teeth. It is a very adhesive and moldable material, and its placement is very simple.
To place them, layers of composite are added to the surface of the tooth until it acquires the necessary color, shape, size, and position. In their placement, it is not necessary to carve the teeth, so our dental pieces do not suffer any damage or modification.
Porcelain and zirconium veneers
Porcelain and zirconium are harder and more resistant materials. Unlike composite veneers, these need to be elaborated in a laboratory with a previous sample collection and smile design. Later, we will explain the smile design process and how we do it at Zenit Clinic.
When are dental veneers necessary?
As we have mentioned, dental veneers are an aesthetic treatment, so their purpose is to beautify our smile when we have some oral problem. As it is an aesthetic solution, veneers are placed only on the front teeth, up to the premolars.
They are an effective solution for the correction of slightly crooked teeth, worn dental pieces, darkened or smaller teeth, or diastemas.
Many people often confuse veneers with crowns, but the latter, in addition to having an aesthetic function, also have a functional one. Therefore, unlike veneers, crowns can be used on all the pieces of the mouth.
What are the advantages of veneers?
The main advantage is that the final result looks very natural. The materials used are very similar to natural teeth, so no one will notice that you have veneers. Your smile will be harmonious, natural, and very beautiful.
In addition, all the materials mentioned are biocompatible with our dental tissues, so they will be tolerated by our mouth and will not cause us any oral problems.
Another benefit is that they help us to solve aesthetic problems quickly and easily without the need for more complex and longer treatments. For example, veneers can correct slight misalignments, so there would be no need for orthodontic treatment.
Finally, they are very durable, so you will be able to lead a normal life with veneers.
How are dental veneers placed?
First of all, it will be necessary to carry out a digital study of the aesthetics of your mouth. How do we do that?
With our smile design: Digital Smile Design®, a diagnostic and treatment planning tool. It works as follows:
- We take specific photographs of your face and mouth
- We use computer applications to design your new, personalized smile for your particular case based on your age, sex, and facial characteristics
- We obtain models of the patient’s mouth
This allows us to show you an approximate result of your treatment before the placement of the veneers.
Next, we take a mold of your mouth to make the veneers as accurately and precisely as possible. Once they are prepared, they are bonded to your teeth so that you can show off your desired smile.
Are you ready to improve your smile?
Call us!
We are located at Av. Artista Remigio Soler López, 9, 03560 Alicante.
Clínica dental de referencia en Alicante, especializada en tratamientos de estética dental, implantología y salud bucodental integral.
