Veneers — ceramic pads that are installed on the front of the front teeth (teeth in the smile zone). On their own, onlays do not affect the functional tasks of the teeth. Teeth veneers are installed to make a perfect smile or, as they say, "Hollywood" smile.
The article was prepared by Anna Shabrina, an orthopedic dentist at the D.Ante clinic in Kiev (Olimpiyskaya metro station). And, before moving on to the advantages and disadvantages of veneers, let's talk about when and who came up with the idea of installing lining on the teeth.
When the first braces were invented
In the process of filming Hollywood films, there has always been the same problem: how to shoot close-ups of actors, while making their smile perfect.
This question was the catalyst for California dentist Charles Pincus, who in 1928 first attached ceramic plates to the front of the teeth of one of the actors.
The first veneers were over 0.5 mm thick and were fixed with a special prosthetic powder. Simply put, the technology was imperfect, so veneers were installed on the teeth only for a short time — for filming.
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So the first veneers solved the problem when shooting close-up shots. And, given the place of application and the people who were "improved" smile, teeth with overlays are called "Hollywood smile".
Already in the 1980s, dentists made a real revolution in the installation of veneers: the onlays were fixed with composite glue, so they were better fixed on the teeth and lasted longer.
Today, almost a hundred years after the invention of the first veneers, the technology for installing onlays has improved to such an extent that they are absolutely invisible on the teeth and can last with careful care — up to 20 years old.
And yet, dental veneers are installed in most clinics, and their cost — available to almost everyone.
Veneer Benefits
The most important thing to know about veneers — they improve the aesthetics of the smile. They make teeth smoother, whiter, hide imperfections (gap between teeth, chips, stains on teeth).
In addition, veneers:
Does not stain
Veneers are not afraid of coloring drinks and foods. Also, do not darken if the patient smokes.
Do not cause rejection
There has never been such a case in the world that the human body responded with rejection to ceramic onlays.
Besides, veneers for teeth — hypoallergenic, so they can be installed even in patients with allergies.
*veneers that we installed for patients at the D.Ante Clinic
Invisible on the teeth
Today, veneers, depending on their type, are up to 0.3 mm thick (the thinnest veneers are called "Lumineers"). Thanks to this, others do not notice the joints of the teeth with the overlays.
Teeth with onlays look like natural teeth. Only a patient with veneers knows they have veneers.
Protect teeth from caries
First, the main thing: real veneers — ceramic, in most cases require turning the enamel of the teeth. And yet, they are installed in several visits to the doctor.
The fact is that veneers are often called composite restoration of teeth, which is carried out in one visit to the doctor. These are not veneers, but for some reason both patients and doctors like to call them that.
Ceramic veneers on the teeth are firmly fixed and exclude the development of caries under them. At the same time, if we talk about a conventional photopolymer filling or composite restoration — the risk of developing secondary caries is always present.
Sturdy
It can be said that veneers — as strong as natural tooth tissue.
This does not mean that you can open bottles with pads or chew on too hard objects. Such actions can damage the veneers, in fact, as well as the tissues of native teeth.
Disadvantages of veneers
There are only three drawbacks to veneers for teeth. All of them — relative:
- cost. Yes, today veneers are available, but this does not mean that they cost as a filling or a procedure to remove plaque and stone. Veneers — remain an expensive procedure;
- require caring attitude. We will not go into detail here, because natural teeth require the same care;
- Teeth must be ground before placing onlays. This is done so that the lining does not thicken the teeth, as well as — firmly fixed with the tissue of the teeth.
By the way, grinding the enamel — a painless procedure that does not affect the subsequent condition and functional features of the teeth.
Lifetime
On average, veneers last 10-15 years, but if you take good care of your mouth and lead a healthy lifestyle, veneers can last up to 25 years.
Where to install veneers in Kyiv
Let's not hide: you can install veneers in Kyiv in almost any dental clinic.
We, in turn, recommend contacting the D.Ante clinic (Kyiv, Olimpiyskaya metro station). On our website you can learn more about veneers, and on Google Maps — read patient reviews about the clinic and dental treatment in it.
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