Fashion does not stand still. This saying also applies to dentistry. For many years, only pain and panic were associated with the term dentistry, but now times have changed. Dental care and treatment has become an integral part of modern life, and now the latest in this area is followed as closely as the latest trends in the fashion world.
The most sought after aspect of dentistry is aesthetic. But in addition to the latest methods of whitening and prosthetics, procedures for decorating teeth have recently become popular. We are talking about jewelry and tattoos on the teeth, completely new at first glance, but have long become commonplace in many Asian cultures.
What is a dental tattoo? In simple terms, this is a design that is applied to a crown, which is then put on a pre-prepared tooth. They are most often worn on the side teeth, but in principle they can also be used to decorate the front teeth due to the huge number of styles, colors and patterns.
It is interesting that the term "tattoo" is not quite correct. Real tattoos are a design on the skin of a person, while tattoos on the teeth are actually done on a removable ceramic crown. There is no contact with enamel and tooth surface.
How to become the owner of a tattoo on the tooth?
Dental tattoos are made in laboratories specializing in the manufacture of crowns. But first, the dentist must also check the tooth and make sure it is suitable for the procedure. In case of deep caries or severe damage to the tooth, it will not be possible to become the owner of a tattoo.
If you pass this test, the dentist will prepare the tooth for the ceramic crown, and in the meantime you can think about the design of the desired tattoo. As soon as the doctor takes the impression, he immediately goes to the laboratory, and in a few days you become the owner of such a curiosity.
Benefits of the technique
The developers of this technique have made sure that in case you change your mind and want to restore the natural whiteness of your teeth, it will be enough just to scrape off the pattern in the surface of the crown (although it would be better to replace it anyway). For those who are not ready for such radical experiments, dentists offer the service of applying a temporary pattern to the surface of the tooth. If you still decide on a newfangled dental tattoo, do not be lazy and pay special attention to the choice of a specialist, because your smile is at stake.
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