What is better: veneers or composite dental restoration?

From the name it is clear that dental restoration implies correction of appearance, correction of existing deficiencies. Especially often, such manipulation is carried out in case of minor damage to the enamel, for example, if caries is observed at the stain stage. However, improving the appearance of the smile area often requires more serious treatment when the destruction reaches superficial, medium and even deep caries. Dental restoration is a very delicate process that requires the use of high-quality materials and the doctor’s jewelry skills. These are the dentists who work at the VivaDent clinic. Adults and children come to us without fear, knowing that thanks to the use of the latest generation anesthetics and innovative means for prompt, high-quality and inexpensive dental restoration, pain is eliminated. We invite Muscovites and guests of the capital to see this in person at any of our branches!

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• Key recovery goals
• Types of dental restoration
• Advantages of composites
• Advantages of veneers
• Pros of lumineers
• Features of teeth extensions
• Materials used
• Prevention of destruction

Key recovery goals

Patients sometimes themselves do not understand very well what they want from dental restoration. If, in the event of damage or injury, there is a visible chip or crack, then the reason for the appeal is clear. The doctor must restore the unit to its previous shape with maximum color matching with other elements. If you want to create a Hollywood smile, even with a healthy dentition, treatment is often not required; then microprosthetics using veneers or lumineers is used. Recently, more and more people are asking for hygiene procedures, in particular, whitening, which can also be considered as one of the methods of dental restoration. Modification of functional capacity is most often applied to the lateral units that experience the highest loads. Correction of appearance is especially important in the smile area; it is not without reason that not only public figures, but also ordinary people are increasingly seeking restoration of their front teeth. Thus, the main goals of the procedure are:

• improvement of chewing functions, which contributes to more thorough grinding of food and normalization of the gastrointestinal tract;
• elimination of interdental gaps by changing the position of the elements of the upper and lower dentition;
• treatment of caries in the spot stage, as well as superficial, medium and deep caries with composite materials;
• restoration of lost units or local fragments using plates or gel-like compositions;
• creating a charming “Hollywood smile” using modern technologies.

REMEMBER! Healthy gums and a beautiful smile are a gift that, unfortunately, not everyone has. But there is no need to despair. If 30 years ago artistic and functional restoration of teeth required a lot of money, now anyone can improve their appearance without extra material costs.

How to restore a beautiful smile?

The front teeth include six upper and six lower teeth. Our dentists use all possible methods for their restoration:

• Ceramic or composite inlays,
• Veneers are permanent “onlays” that are attached directly to an imperfect tooth.
• Restoration by filling is called aesthetic or artistic. Photopolymer fillings are used.

Only your attending physician should choose between the presented methods, since each procedure has its own characteristics and contraindications. In addition to the chosen technique, special attention should be paid to the material. The maximum resemblance to real enamel will depend on this.

With the help of artistic restoration, you can restore the front teeth and canines so that no one can distinguish the restored tooth elements from their own, except the dentist.

Types of dental restoration

It is clear that the procedure for building up elements due to natural thinning differs from the manipulation of treating caries at the spot stage. Therefore, dental restoration is a broad concept that includes several areas of dental art. First of all, this is the treatment and restoration of the outer layer of enamel due to mechanical, chemical, and thermal damage. The second is aesthetic dentistry, which includes such common procedures as element extensions, microprosthetics using lumineers and veneers. Aesthetic restoration of teeth is a more labor-intensive task, requiring several visits to the doctor. In this case, specialists from a dental laboratory are involved, who make impressions for the installation of removable or non-removable structures. You can get rid of superficial, medium and deep caries in one visit. Depending on the time required, experts distinguish between two main types of dental restoration.

• A direct method that involves restoring function in one visit to the doctor. It is mainly used to correct a defect in a local area of ​​an element using a composite material. Simply put, this is the same filling used for superficial, medium or deep caries, as well as caries in the spot stage, only with improved performance and aesthetic characteristics. The pros and cons of composites will be discussed in the next section.
• An indirect method that involves the involvement of third-party specialists. The production and installation of veneers and lumineers is a striking example of this type of restoration of anterior teeth, which, as a rule, pursues artistic and aesthetic goals. However, we should not forget that competently performed veneering not only significantly improves the appearance, but also gives additional strength to the elements, prevents loosening and the formation of interdental gaps.

CURIOUS! Microprosthetics are used not only in the smile area. Many stars of show business, cinema, and sports, in particular Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage, put veneers or Lumineers on their side elements. It is clear that the chewing load on them is higher, so crowns are used as a base.

Teeth after artistic restoration

According to reviews from leading Moscow dentists, teeth after artistic restoration are distinguished by their aesthetic appearance, strength and durability. In the frontal areas, the effect usually lasts for more than 10 years. This is the result that artistic dental restoration gives. Photos posted on review sites and various Moscow clinics confirm this.

Teeth after artistic restoration also cannot withstand heavy loads. Therefore, you should not use them to crack nuts or chew seeds, for example. You should also be careful when biting fruits containing pits.

Advantages of composites

Modern compounds used for dental restoration are distinguished by high strength, durability, and the ability to choose any shade. In this regard, many patients often go too far, wanting to have unnaturally snow-white units. The focus on media characters is commendable, but it is worth remembering that such elements require careful care, which requires time and money. Our clinic’s specialists are inclined towards the option of restoring teeth using natural-colored composites. Indications for the use of such compositions include many factors. Among them are caries in the spot stage, extensive lesions, pigmentation, and unusability of old fillings. The only disadvantage noted by experts is the gradual “eating” of the layer. Over 10–12 years, the material shrinks, as a result of which a repeat procedure is necessary. But the benefits of dental restoration using composites are much greater.

• There is no need for deep grinding of the elements to the stump, which prolongs the life of the units and relieves the patient of discomfort.
• The materials used are completely safe, have no contraindications and are perfectly integrated into the oral cavity.
• The high strength of gel-like compositions virtually eliminates the possibility of scratches on the applied surface.
• The latest generation polymers used to prepare composite compositions are able to withstand critical temperatures.
• The ability to restore the aesthetic and functional role of the anterior and lateral units in one visit to the doctor attracts clients.

IMPORTANT! When restoring teeth using composite compounds, the doctor always has the opportunity to adjust the result. If there is a shortage of material, an additional layer is applied, and if there is an excess, the excess is ground off. The financial aspect is also a significant advantage. The procedure for restoring functionality in one visit to the dentist saves not only time, but also money for the client.

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Advantages of veneers

Indirect dental restoration using the installation of the thinnest plates is in demand today not only by public figures, but also by ordinary people who dream of eliminating imperfections of elements. Veneering involves grinding down 0.5–0.7 mm, after which plates of the selected shade made from individual impressions are glued onto the polished surface. Dental restoration using this method involves processing from 4 to 10 units in a row, that is, a plate is not placed on a separate element. There are some contraindications for the installation of such structures: grinding gums (bruxism), pathological inflammation of soft tissues, a high degree of abrasion of hard tissues on which it is impossible to attach elements. In addition, the installation of onlays is not recommended in the presence of dentures made of hard materials. Otherwise, indirect dental restoration has many advantages.

• The high aesthetic component of the procedure allows you to create a dazzling smile and hide imperfections.
• Sufficient mechanical strength of the plates, resistance to temperature changes, and the influence of food coloring.
• The tight fit of the plates protects the enamel from external influences, protects it from destruction, and prevents the penetration of bacteria.
• The ability to bind together disparate elements, reducing loosening that occurs with age.
• Elimination of yellowness, fluorosis, chips and microcracks resulting from damage and injury.
• The possibility of covering not only the front part, which preserves the taste sensitivity of the units, but also “dressing” the tooth on both sides to increase strength.

NEED TO KNOW! Veneers can be ceramic, composite or zirconium. The former are distinguished by a higher aesthetic component and increased whiteness. However, ceramics is a rather fragile material. Polymer-based composites are characterized by a less attractive appearance, but are more practical and quite affordable. Zirconium guarantees the longest life of the plates.

Content

• When is dental restoration required?
• Carrying out indirect restoration
• Advantages of indirect restoration
• Restoration of anterior and chewing teeth
• Care after indirect restoration

Restoration is one of the most commonly used dental techniques. This is a popular procedure that allows you to restore the integrity of the tooth. There are a whole range of restoration methods - composite material, crowns, veneers, dental inlays. One of the modern and effective methods is indirect restoration.

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Pros of lumineers

The procedure for restoring teeth using lumineers is more expensive. This is due to the fact that plates 0.2–0.3 mm wide are thinner than veneers, so their production while maintaining the same high performance properties is a more labor-intensive process. Lumineers are often used to hide pigmentation defects after treatment of caries in the spot stage. Indications for this method of dental restoration are other factors: erosion and damage to the enamel, the presence of cracks and chips, visible diastema (wide spaces between units), the presence of old and deteriorated fillings. Often, plates are considered as an alternative to braces, which is not inferior to well-known designs in terms of strength, and in appearance is completely ahead of them, allowing teenagers not to experience psychological discomfort. Among other obvious advantages of dental restoration using lumineers, the following factors are worth noting:

• minimal turning of elements is required;
• You can create a dazzling smile in 3 visits;
• the overlays do not require special care;
• the adhesive composition contains fluorine, which is beneficial for enamel;
• there is no need to use anesthesia;
• the materials do not cause allergies and take root well;
• the plates serve flawlessly for 15–20 years;
• the doctor can remove the structure at any time.

ON A NOTE! Making impressions in the laboratory takes from 5 to 10 days, depending on the complexity, configuration and volume. However, technologies are already emerging that make it possible to restore teeth using ultra-thin onlays in one visit to the doctor. Thus, miraculous prosthetics using the CAD/CAM system makes it possible to restore the former attractiveness of a smile in the shortest possible time.

How is indirect restoration performed?

The restoration takes place in several stages:

• First of all, the tooth is prepared. Caries is eliminated, all excess tissue is cleaned.
• An impression is taken of the prepared tooth. This is necessary to make a dental inlay that exactly replicates the missing crown fragment.
• The patient is given a temporary filling that will bury the treated tissue during the manufacture of the microprosthesis.
• The last step is installing the tab.

The process requires two visits to the doctor. The waiting time depends on the production time of the prosthetic element.

Features of teeth extensions

One of the most popular types of dental restoration is tooth augmentation. This direct method is used for minor damage, for example in the case of superficial or intermediate caries. It is important that the area of ​​damage is no more than 25–30%. Dental restoration by extension can mean both partial restoration of a local fragment and complete correction of shape and color. The use of filling material is not always possible, so the most common option is to build it onto a pin, around which a composite composition is applied. This method of dental restoration is often used for children who cannot receive veneers and lumineers. Traditional options using inlays make it possible to preserve the nerve and pulp. Each method of dental restoration using extensions has its advantages.

• Extension with filling has excellent aesthetic characteristics: the new element does not differ from its neighbors. The appearance can always be adjusted. As one of the direct methods of dental restoration, extensions are carried out during one session, which saves effort, time and money. Along with masking visual imperfections (stains, cracks, chips), the procedure strengthens the elements and promotes the healing of soft gum tissue.
• Pin extensions are most often used in cases of severe damage. There are different options, shapes and materials for the base of a future crown, which allows you to approach the problem individually in each case. After an X-ray examination, 3D modeling is carried out, which allows doctors to assess the reliability of the future design, and the patient to assess the external attractiveness of the new element. After this, the rod is implanted into the root and a filling compound is applied.

ATTENTION!
The price of tooth restoration using extensions depends on many factors: the use of anesthesia, the materials used, the amount of work. In any case, this is one of the most reliable and practical methods of restoring the aesthetic and chewing functions of the dentition. Much depends on the doctor’s experience and the availability of modern equipment. The presence of knowledgeable specialists, the latest generation technology, safe anesthetics, and sterile instruments in any of the branches of the VivaDent allows us to successfully solve the most complex problems.

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Our clinic has been operating for over 20 years. Every year we help hundreds of patients achieve a beautiful smile. Our dentistry offers:

1. Professionalism. We employ only highly qualified doctors who regularly undergo advanced training courses and master new working methods.
2. Safety. We carefully comply with all existing sanitary standards to provide our patients with the best conditions. All reusable instruments are disinfected, and disposable ones are disposed of after use.
3. Individual approach. We select the course of treatment, the necessary materials, and anesthesia based on the physiological characteristics of the patient. It is important to us that any procedure is not only successful, but also effective.
4. Guarantees. We provide a guarantee of up to 5 years for the work we perform. If during the warranty period anything happens to the installed fillings or other materials, we will repeat the procedure free of charge.

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Materials used

The cost of dental restoration directly depends on the materials used. Extension on a pin involves implanting a rod made of titanium, steel or fiberglass into the bone tissue. The first material enjoys well-deserved popularity due to its unique combination of low weight, amazing strength, and environmental safety. The alloy, widespread in various areas of the national economy, integrates perfectly into the oral cavity without causing side effects. Surgical steel is an equally common material for dental restoration, characterized by high resistance to mechanical and thermal stress. As for fiberglass, recently the carbon variety of nanomaterial, which has the ability to adapt to the structure and behavior of the patient’s soft tissues and evenly distribute chewing loads, has become increasingly in demand. When restoring teeth using traditional methods using crowns, various materials are also used.

• Ceramics are an aesthetically beautiful solution that provides a snow-white smile and an attractive appearance. It requires careful care, is highly fragile and does not have a very long lifespan.
• Metal is an obsolete material that is currently almost never used. However, in terms of strength characteristics it surpasses its competitors, so products made from alloys are still in demand.
• Metal-ceramics is an intermediate and most successful option. Combines the attractiveness of the first and the reliability of the second material. The affordable price explains the high demand for metal-ceramic crowns.

FACT! Ceramics and metal ceramics, due to the addition of useful microelements and a tight fit, provide reliable protection of units from pathogenic microbes. Therefore, dentists consider ceramic crowns and veneers not only an effective aesthetic solution, but also a powerful preventive measure. According to doctors, people with such structures in their mouths after dental restoration are less likely to develop superficial, medium and deep caries.

Complete restoration of the tooth crown

The cost of restoration will be based on the cost of the following consumables and services:

• Preliminary anesthesia - about 450 rubles;
• Moisture insulation with rubber dam - about 700 rubles;
• Photopolymer filling - from 2000 to 5000 rubles (depending on the type of composite, manufacturer’s brand, amount of material needed for restoration;
• Cost of the pin. Pins are produced by different brands and it is better not to save money and choose a more expensive, but at the same time the highest quality product. Prices for heavy-duty fiberglass pins used in restoration start at 2,500 rubles.

USEFUL TO KNOW: Pins are made from different materials, including metal structures. But it is not advisable to use metal pins for restoration carried out in the area of ​​the anterior teeth. The metal will show through the photopolymer filling material and as a result the restored tooth may have an unnatural bluish tint.

By adding up the amounts indicated above, you can calculate the approximate cost of restoring the entire crown part of the tooth. Such a restoration will cost the patient 6,000-7,000 rubles. Please keep in mind that the stated restoration price does not include the cost of preliminary professional teeth cleaning!

Partial restoration of the tooth crown (no more than ½)

To calculate the cost of restoring a tooth that is half destroyed, it is worth subtracting from the amount calculated above the cost of the pin, which is placed to make the filling resistant to mechanical stress. Thus, the price for partial restoration of a tooth crown will be 5,000 rubles.

Restoration of chipped teeth

Restoration of chipped teeth has a minimal price, which is not surprising - the cost of the service excludes the price of the pin, in addition, the consumption of filling material will be significantly lower. Such restoration is offered to dental patients at a price of 2,500 to 3,000 rubles.

Prevention of destruction

Nobody wants to visit the dental clinic one more time for dental restoration. However, statistics show that destruction of elements, ranging from caries at the spot stage to deep caries, is observed today in 75% of Russian residents. This is due to many factors. Smoking and alcohol, excessive consumption of carbonated drinks, sweets, natural and artificial dyes have a very negative effect. Of no small importance is genetic predisposition, as well as irregular oral care, which leads to the formation of plaque and tartar, which requires immediate dental restoration. But even after it’s done, you shouldn’t think that a charming smile will remain forever without any effort. Any patient can maintain an attractive appearance after dental restoration; you just need to listen to the doctor’s recommendations and regularly carry out simple preventive procedures. Dentists recommend:

• after restoration, extension, installation of veneers or lumineers, see a doctor at least once every six months;
• Be sure to brush your teeth twice a day, morning and evening; in the first 3 months after dental restoration, it is better to purchase a soft brush;
• subsequently it is necessary to use dental floss, or better yet, special brushes that do not cause damage to the gums;
• After each meal, use rinses without aggressive components; if they are absent, use ordinary, preferably boiled, water.

Simple precautions will help protect the elements restored during the dental restoration process. Crowns, composite materials, veneers and lumineers are effective ways to restore aesthetic and chewing functions, the choice of which remains with the specialist. The VivaDent clinic employs qualified doctors with higher education who spare no time in studying innovative trends. Dentistry is progressing by leaps and bounds, and it is gratifying that our company is a trendsetter in Russia today. Powerful medical equipment, the presence of our own laboratories in each branch, and the use of high-tech materials allow us to solve the most complex problems in the field of dental restoration. We even take on those cases that are refused in other places, because we are confident in our abilities. Our employees generously share their optimism with patients who know: visiting the VivaDent clinic for dental restoration will leave only positive emotions and give you the opportunity to smile dazzlingly!

Dental restoration: a service you shouldn’t skimp on!

The quality of the dental restoration will determine its aesthetics and durability. You can often find reviews online from patients who were dissatisfied with the poor aesthetics of the restoration: the installed filling is clearly visible and the tooth looks unnatural compared to its healthy “neighbors.” The reason for poor aesthetics is the lack of professionalism and experience of the dentist, as well as violation of the rules of restoration.

For high aesthetics of the result of dental restoration, the following three points are of fundamental importance:

1. Correct restoration of the natural shape of the tooth. This is quite complex and painstaking work, requiring from the dentist not only knowledge and experience, but also artistic talent. When working on the restoration of the form, the specialist must accurately recreate the natural fissures, cusps, and surface of the tooth;

2. Accuracy of tooth-colored restoration. The restored tooth should have a color identical to the tone of the adjacent, healthy units in the rows. Photopolymers for fillings are available in a wide variety of shades, and the specialist’s task is not only to choose the optimal color, but also to be able to combine various tones so that the restored dental unit looks as natural as possible. Not every dentist knows how to work with color and, in addition, some specialists do not take into account the fact that the shade of tooth enamel changes from the edge to the neck. If this important point is overlooked during restoration, the restored tooth will stand out against the background of its “neighbors”;

3. Account for transparency. Not only the tone of the tooth enamel changes, but also the degree of its transparency. It is higher at the edge, and therefore, to restore a tooth in this area, it is important to choose a material with the highest possible transparency.

Now you know why, to obtain aesthetic results from dental restoration, you should contact a dental clinic staffed by experienced and competent specialists. Naturally, the price of restoration in such a clinic will be higher, but the result will not make you want to write a negative review! A full range of dental restoration services is offered to you by our dentistry in Moscow - Vanstom (located next to the Baumanskaya metro station)! You can make an appointment at our clinic either by phone or through the feedback form on our website.