What are veneers, who are they suitable for and how to care for them, said the orthodontist

Dental problems occur not only among the older generation, but also among healthy young people.
This is due to a spoiled environment, poor nutrition, bad habits or congenital diseases and defects in the anatomical structure or location of teeth in a person’s mouth. One of the best ways to correct defects in teeth along the smile line and create external aesthetics is to install veneers. On the Internet and in the media you will find information on how to easily get rid of aesthetic problems with teeth using these composite or ceramic dental onlays.

Veneer manufacturers promise consumers excellent results for many years, but is this really true? To answer this question, specialists from the LeaderStom network of dental clinics studied and analyzed reviews from patients who are actual owners of veneers on their teeth.

A few words about what veneers are

Veneers are overlays that are installed on the front surface of a person’s teeth along the smile line. Using special compounds, the veneer overlays are fixed. But before carrying out this procedure, the dentist must prepare the patient’s teeth: carry out professional cleaning with removal of tartar, and then sharpen them.

Grinding teeth involves removing a layer of hard tissue up to 1.5 mm thick. After preparation, a thin layer of enamel should remain on a person’s teeth, to which veneers are subsequently attached. This is the main reason why veneers cannot be placed on people with thin enamel: fixation of the structure to dentin will not be strong and reliable.

At the next stage, impressions are taken of a person’s teeth and sent to a dental laboratory, where the veneers themselves are made from them. During the production of permanent veneers, temporary plastic veneers are fixed to the patient’s teeth.

The veneering procedure takes place in several stages and the patient visits the dentist three to five times. In addition, it is possible to create and install composite veneers in one visit or fix lumineers to teeth without preliminary grinding. What this procedure is and what are the reviews about it will be discussed later in the article.

Contraindications to wearing veneers

At preliminary appointments, the dentist asks several questions about the condition of the teeth and also conducts a thorough examination to identify contraindications. Among them:

• bruxism - involuntary strong clenching of teeth, grinding during sleep;
• insufficient amount of tooth enamel;
• not fully erupted teeth;
• bite pathology – straight or deep;
• thin enamel, prone to damage and chips;
• caries;
• periodontal disease, periodontitis, gingivitis.

In the last two cases, veneering is carried out after treatment of teeth and gums, so the contraindications are not absolute.

Veneers are not painful to place and wear. If the work was done by an experienced specialist who is proficient in microprosthetics technology and knows all its nuances. The correct size and shape of the onlays, a good adhesive composition and modern equipment in the clinic are the key to well-installed veneers.

Which veneers are better according to patients?

Based on the material from which veneer structures are made, they are divided into composite veneers and ceramic dental onlays. The latter are represented either by purely porcelain structures, or by structures with a frame consisting of zirconium dioxide, on which porcelain mass is layered.

What are patient reviews about installing certain veneers on teeth:

• Composite veneers. In most cases, the patient notes their reasonable cost (6,000 rubles for one veneer) and the possibility of installation in one visit (in 1-1.5 hours) in the dentist’s office. But this is usually where the positive feedback ends. Each person goes on to say that they expected to get better aesthetic results from having composite veneers installed on their teeth. In some cases, the composite veneer darkened and changed color 1-2 years after fixation. There are known situations where veneers absorbed food dyes from food, berries and drinks. Therefore, the patient had to regularly (every month) grind the veneers in dentistry or replace the onlay with a similar one made of ceramics. Many people noted the similarity of a composite veneer structure with a filling and did not understand what they were paying so much money for.

• Porcelain veneers. Reviews about the installation of such veneer structures are extremely positive: people are satisfied with the aesthetics and how ceramic veneers helped them solve the problems of dental fluorosis, hide wide interdental spaces, curvature and violation of the anatomical shape of the tooth. Porcelain veneers are expected to last 7-10 years. But every second review reports that veneers last longer for the patient.

• Veneers using zirconium dioxide. Just like ceramic ones, porcelain dental veneers have earned more than one positive review. There are also patients who have not changed veneers for more than 12-13 years. The only comments are about the price, since it is not low - 15,000-20,000 rubles for a veneer per tooth.

Advantages of veneers

The main result is that you will now always smile. This has been tested by thousands of patients. Restoration helps hide defects such as uneven enamel, small cracks, chips, uneven teeth and even crevices. In fact, aesthetic overlays will completely transform your appearance, and for some will help you visually lose a dozen years.

The main advantages of installing veneers:

• The first and main advantage is minimal injury. You only need to remove a small layer of enamel (within 0.5 mm). We are not talking about any strong grinding or removal.
• Teeth with veneers look natural - the crown retains the anatomical shape of the unit, while covering some defects.
• The procedure is quick - you will have to visit the doctor once or twice, depending on the material chosen.
• The color of the veneers can be chosen as close to natural as possible - but without yellowness or plaque. Such overlays look harmonious and without a hint of artificiality.
• Ceramic veneers can withstand temperature changes well. You can safely drink hot tea, coffee or drinks from the refrigerator without fear of cracking.
• Durability – with the right approach, veneers can last more than 10 years without the need for restoration.
• Hypoallergenic - the materials from which the pads are made do not cause allergic reactions.

The most important quality of veneers (except for composite ones) is that they do not lose color under the influence of coloring pigments.

If we talk about the benefits, then if the method of processing and preparing the tooth is followed, the linings perform a protective function. They protect the front surface of the tooth, including the cervical area, from caries.

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Another plus that speaks in favor of veneers is that the edges of the upper part do not go under the gum, do not injure it and do not cause a feeling of discomfort.

Ceramic veneers installation. Video

Dental veneers will sooner or later require replacement, which worries patients. But those people who have undergone the procedure to replace veneer structures say that, with the exception of financial investments, there is nothing unpleasant about it.

There are a number of reviews that say that after the procedure of grinding teeth and installing veneers, a person began to be bothered by pain: the teeth began to react to cold and hot. This happened both when installing ceramic veneers and composite ones. But the incidence of such complications is minimal.

Does it hurt to put veneers on teeth?

Veneers are micro-prosthetic onlays, during the installation of which nerves are not removed and soft tissues are not damaged. Before installing them, a layer no more than 1.2 mm thick is removed from the tooth, and the procedure itself is preceded by anesthesia, which guarantees a complete absence of unpleasant sensations. The time required to prepare the tooth is about half an hour.

The pads do not cause discomfort when worn. After just a few days, the patient perceives the veneers as part of the teeth. The changes will only be aesthetic and for the better.

What are Lumineers?

Lumineers are called next-generation dental veneers or “Hollywood veneers.” What is the peculiarity of such veneer structures, and why have they earned a universal vocation worldwide and are a revolutionary means for the restoration of damaged human teeth included in the smile line?

Lumineers, by their nature, are ceramic veneers, but much thinner. The thickness of such a veneer is 0.2-0.3 millimeters. In appearance, it is almost transparent and looks fragile, but this is not so: lumineers are resistant to mechanical damage.

Historically, the rights to develop and create lumineers belong to the company Cerinate (USA), but today the production of such veneers is carried out in dental laboratories around the world. The LeaderStom dental clinic also offers its patients the opportunity to manufacture and install veneers of this type. Lumineers are positioned as a revolutionary product that allows solving the problems of aesthetics of human teeth without grinding the supporting elements. This is what sets them apart from other dental veneers and makes them unique.

Since the practice of installing lumineers in our country goes back several decades, during this time a lot of patient reviews about these structures have accumulated. Let's try to figure out what the result of fixing new generation veneers on teeth actually looks like and what should we expect from installing thin ceramic dental onlays?

How to care for veneers

The main condition is careful adherence to hygiene rules. These include:

• Brushing your teeth at least twice a day.
• Using dental floss to remove food debris and plaque.
• Rinse with special liquids.
• Careful handling of veneers, without chewing hard objects or excessive stress.
• Regular visits to the dentist's office every six months.

With this type of care, the veneers and the teeth underneath them will remain intact for as long as possible.

Lumineers: pros and cons, patient reviews

Not many people can afford to have lumineers installed, since the cost of such structures is 30,000-100,000 rubles per unit. But those who have decided to undergo the procedure willingly share their experience on social networks and on the websites of dental clinics.

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Let's look at the main points that patients mention in their reviews:

• Reasons for installing lumineers. People write that they agreed to have lumineers installed because this method is gentle on natural teeth. In addition, patients are attracted by the possibility of long-term wearing of veneer overlays of this type (for 10-15 years) and the high aesthetics of the structures.
• Installation process. Most people say that in order to have lumineers installed, they had to undergo a correction procedure. In this case, the teeth underwent minimal physical treatment. There are also cases where the patient agreed to have the natural teeth reshaped and “trimmed” before installing lumineers because they were too long or asymmetrical. But such a procedure is not mandatory; it is used as a way to give a person’s smile impeccable aesthetics.
• Deadlines. Lumineers take longer to complete than other veneers. In some cases, people had to wait more than a month, but in the end they were all satisfied with the final result of the installation of veneers.
• Aesthetics. Opinions about the aesthetic properties of lumineers are extremely positive: patients are satisfied with their new snow-white “Hollywood smile”. Some of them noted a slight increase in the thickness and size of the teeth, but this did not become a reason for frustration for the person, and he still left a positive review.
• Strength. Almost every review here is positive, but it would be incorrect not to mention the troubles that happened to patients who had veneers installed. In a number of cases, the veneer structure chipped or collapsed, sometimes for no apparent reason. In dental clinics, people were replaced with new structures free of charge if the collapse occurred during the warranty period for the lumineers.
• Durability. Speaking about the period of wearing lumineer overlays, in 90% of cases people wear them for more than ten years. But there are also those lucky people who manage to wear Lumineers without replacement or correction for more than fifteen years.

After analyzing information and reviews from real patients about ultra-thin veneers, we came to the conclusion that lumineers in most cases are worth the investment in them and are a worthy way to correct defects in human teeth along the smile line.

And in cases where veneers chipped and collapsed, mistakes were made during their manufacture and installation. Therefore, you should take seriously the choice of a dental clinic and the attending physician who will perform the procedure of fixing lumineers on your teeth.

No matter how durable dental veneers are, you should not forget that the habit of biting your nails, cracking nuts with your teeth and opening bottles can lead to chipping of the veneer structure and its premature wear. And in this case the patient himself will be to blame.

There are also a number of contraindications to the installation of lumineers, which a person should not neglect. For example, lumineers cannot be installed on teeth that are heavily stained (fluorosis), since veneer overlays of this type are transparent and will not be able to completely hide the desired defect.

Hit list of questions and answers about veneers

Do veneers ruin your teeth?

Answer: teeth are spoiled by carious lesions, neglect of hygiene rules, lack of regular visits to the dentist, poor nutrition, and bad habits. Veneers, made of first-class material and installed by a professional dentist, on the contrary, protect the enamel from harmful external influences.

Is it painful to install?

Answer: no, it doesn't hurt. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia in a comfortable environment. It is important! There is no need to remove dental nerves during installation.

How long will it take to install?

Answer: on average, from 5 to 14 days or 2 to 3 visits to the dentist’s office.

Dental clinic "32 Dent" specializes in the installation of dental veneers on a turnkey basis. Both budget-class microprostheses and premium solutions are available, including patented American lumineers. Schedule an initial consultation with your doctor to choose the best path to restoring your smile with veneers. The smile will be beautiful and at the same time natural. Take action!

Veneers, crowns, braces or restoration: patient reviews

The range of problems that veneers installed on human teeth help solve is quite wide. Judging by the reviews, many people had a choice regarding how to solve aesthetic problems with teeth included in the smile line. But for various reasons, in most cases they came to the conclusion that installing veneers was the most optimal option, but there were also opposite examples.

Problem of choice:

• Veneers or braces. People who naturally have defects associated with the curvature and incorrect direction of tooth growth often think about orthodontic treatment. Some of them even took it in childhood, but they were not able to completely correct their shortcomings. In this case, installing veneers helped solve the problem. An interesting review is from one of the patients who decided to install veneers on her teeth because she had complex problems (fluorosis plus “crooked teeth”). She was satisfied with the result of the installation, like most patients with wide interdental spaces.
• Veneers or restoration. There are cases when people who had their teeth restored several times eventually decided to install veneers and did not regret it. They report that the restoration does not give the desired effect, and the fillings darken over time, absorb dye from food and drinks, or begin to crumble. Installation of ceramic veneers solved dental problems in such patients for 7-10 years.
• Veneer or crown. In this situation, opinions were divided. There were people who had crowns installed, but then regretted it, because installing veneers would have been more gentle on natural teeth. But there were also people who first installed veneers, but their teeth became too sensitive or their destruction occurred. And then the person had to prepare the tooth and install a crown. But such opinions are in the minority; in most cases, the person was satisfied with the installation of veneers and wrote a positive review.

Indications for installation

Let’s say right away that the installation of veneers is carried out if there are certain indications. If the teeth are in ideal condition, experts recommend refraining from injuring them.

List of defects that can be corrected with veneers:

• Changes in enamel color after taking medications, removing nerves, or medical procedures. In such cases, bleaching does not bring the desired result, so more radical measures are required.
• Chips, cracks, uneven enamel.
• The presence of gaps between the teeth, uneven dentition, crowding.
• Age-related changes in teeth.
• Irregular shape of teeth as a result of injuries, developmental defects, growth disorders.
• Not clearly expressed enamel erosion, the presence of a wedge-shaped effect.

Another possible reason to install veneers is demineralization of the enamel after wearing braces.

To achieve the desired and expected result, it is necessary to take responsibility when choosing a doctor and clinic, since the accuracy of the work depends not only on the experience of the specialist, but also on the availability of special equipment and laboratories.

In our clinic you can install veneers quickly and with a guarantee of compliance with the techniques used. The overlays are produced in our laboratory using 3D modeling technology.

conclusions

A study of patient opinions gives grounds to conclude that in most cases, the installation of ceramic veneers justifies the investment in it, since such veneer structures last a long time and have an aesthetic appearance.

The installation of composite veneers had a positive response only at the very beginning of the process of wearing these veneer structures. But after a few months (maximum a year), people came to the conclusion that composite veneers were “a waste of money.” Because they change color, they absorb dyes from food and drinks. The owners of such veneers had to drink coffee and tea through a straw, and cut apples into pieces or grate them.

The installation of lumineers on teeth received only the warmest and most positive reviews, with the exception of those cases when the procedure was carried out in “dubious” dental clinics, where veneer structures on teeth were made in violation of production technology, and doctors then refused to fulfill warranty obligations.

Veneers can solve many problems with a patient's front teeth and correct defects in color, shape and position. The main thing is to prepare well for the procedure for installing veneers and choose the right dental clinic and a competent attending physician. The specialists of the LeaderStom clinic are pleased to offer you high-quality services for the manufacture and installation of veneers on your teeth in compliance with the necessary technologies.

Let us once again describe the work done with veneers and crowns

Now let’s summarize the treatment in terms of orthodontics and dentistry

1. A muscle relaxant splint was made (a mouthguard that fits on the lower jaw and, by turning off proprioceptors, causes relaxation of the jaw positioning muscles)
2. The resulting position of the jaw was recorded and transferred to the articulator (a device that simulates the biomechanics of the maxillary joint)
3. The teeth were scanned with an intraoral scanner, virtual models of the jaws were obtained, virtual crowns and veneers “Waxup” were made, new dentitions were printed from which keys were made for trying on these teeth in the mouth “Mockup”
4. All of the above stages are aesthetic and orthopedic rehabilitation
5. Afterwards, we began periodontal rehabilitation of the patient (professional hygiene was carried out, after which surgical manipulation of gum plastic surgery was performed)
6. Subsequently, plastic prototypes of permanent structures were cut out, in which the patient spent about a month
7. Immediately before the start of the final prosthetics, a whitening procedure was carried out (this patient did not have the opportunity to immediately solve all the problems in the oral cavity: the issues of orthodontics remained compromises, the lower dentition will wait until the patient becomes financially able to complete rehabilitation), thanks to which we were able to satisfy the patient with in terms of aesthetic expectations regarding the color of new crowns
8. The new structures were fixed - veneers were installed on the teeth (they look a little larger, but this project will be continued in the future after the lower ones are made and the image becomes complete and organic)
9. A night guard is made to maintain a compromise result.