Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are applied in cases where the teeth are damaged for different reasons. Dental veneers can also be performed for only having good-looking teeth. It is one of the dental restorations made of various materials.

Dental veneers can be applied both to all teeth or just for only one tooth. Nowadays, with the latest technology, there are many types of veneers. The dentist determines which dental veneers and treatments can be applied to the patient.

 

Dental Veneers: Procedure

Before practicing the dental veneers, detailed examinations are made by the dentist. It is necessary to prepare the teeth for veneer. Teeth are cleaned and the treatment begins. 

The first thing of the procedure, the teeth are measured. Temporary veneers are placed during the preparation of permanent veneers. If the patient has a problem during this process, the dentist can intervene, thus it's possible to prevent problems when the permanent veneers are applied.

Dental veneers are made by using 3D systems. The whole process usually ends in 3 sessions on average, if nothing goes wrong. It is important that the patient pays attention to oral and dental care after the process of dental veneers is finished. It is necessary to go to the follow-up checks. All these should be done for the longevity of dental veneers.

 

Dental Veneers: Types of Materials

There are several options depending on the material used in dental veneers. If the number of veneers is more than two, a durable material should be preferred. In these cases, zirconium or metal veneers are usually recommended.

 

Types of dental veneers are listed below:

• Metal-based porcelain veneers: Teeth are measured and a metal base is created. This metal base should adapt to the oral structure of the patient. The veneer is then polished to be ready for use.

• Full ceramic veneers: It is generally applied to patients who need a only single tooth veneer. It is more stable compared to other veneer types.

• Zirconium veneer: It is one of the most preferred and durable dental veneers with a good appearance. In addition, it is the type of veneer that have the most natural tooth appearance among veneers.

• Laminate veneer: It is applied only to the front area of the teeth. It is advantageous for appearance and is among the most preferred dental veneers.

• Composite dental veneer: It is a method generally used in repairing broken teeth and used for filling split teeth. It's not a full dental veneer treatment.

 

Dental Veneers: Aftercare

When the dental veneer treatment is finished, the patient should take some precautions and pay attention to the care of the veneers. The procedures applied according to the type of veneer may vary. 

Things to consider when dental veneer treatment is finished:

• • Brushing twice a day like normal teeth,
• • Follow check-ups should not be neglected,
• • Using dental floss,
• • Avoiding to eat hard foods.