From this article you will learn:
- what is aesthetic dental restoration,
- how it is carried out, patient reviews,
- price for restoration of front teeth in Moscow.
Artistic dental restoration is an aesthetic method of restoring damaged teeth, which gives them a natural appearance by simulating dental tissues with various materials. This method differs from conventional tooth filling in that in this case it is not just about restoring the shape and function of a damaged tooth, but when the doctor tries to achieve high aesthetics (so that the restored tooth cannot be distinguished from a healthy one). In dentistry, the terms aesthetic or cosmetic can also be used to refer to this type of restoration.
The artistic restoration method is more expensive compared to conventional traditional dental fillings, which has its justification. To achieve good aesthetics, it is important to restore not only the shape of the tooth, but also its color and transparency. Restoring the latter is the most difficult, because... Human teeth have different shades and transparency all the way from the cutting edge to the neck of the tooth. Therefore, making a tooth natural in color and transparency, as well as indistinguishable from neighboring teeth, requires not only skill and more expensive filling materials, but also a lot of time.
Dental restoration: photo (restoration of the 14th tooth, i.e. the first premolar of the upper jaw)
It should be clarified that the method of artistic restoration is used not only to restore teeth destroyed by caries, but also for congenital or acquired changes in the color of the enamel, age-related abrasion of teeth, chipping of the incisal edge, as well as for changing the unsightly shape of a tooth or moderate correction of its inclination. An alternative to the aesthetic restoration of teeth with filling materials can be other methods of cosmetic dentistry - ceramic and metal-ceramic crowns, as well as veneers.
Patient Victor, 48 years old (veneers on upper and lower teeth)
Methods of aesthetic dental restoration –
Probably, as you already understood, this article will talk about “direct restorations,” i.e. when tooth restoration is carried out using filling materials. However, there are also so-called “indirect restorations” (see below).
- Direct dental restoration – also known as dental restoration using light-curing composite material (i.e., photopolymers), and is done by dental therapists. It is this type of restoration that we will examine in detail in our article. This method also includes restoration of teeth with composite veneers, more about which you can read in the article at this link.
- Indirect dental restoration - in the manufacture of this type of restoration, an orthopedic dentist (prosthetist) takes part, as well as a dental technician sitting in a dental laboratory.
This includes prosthetics with ceramic veneers, metal-ceramic ceramic crowns, restorative ceramic inlays. In this case, the tooth is first prepared and then an impression is taken of it. Based on this impression, an inlay, veneer or crown is made in a dental laboratory, and then fixed to the teeth using cements. For indirect restoration methods, mainly only ceramics are used - this can be Emax, zirconium dioxide, feldspathic ceramics. If we are talking about aesthetic restoration with metal-ceramic crowns, then for their metal frame they use not an ordinary cobalt-chromium alloy, but alloys of precious metals (for example, gold-palladium). Alloys containing gold give metal-ceramic crowns a more natural shade. Read more about indirect restoration methods in the articles:
→ Restoration with ceramic veneers → Restoration with metal-ceramics → Restoration with ceramic crowns
October 2021
Every person sooner or later is faced with the need for dental treatment and prosthetics . He is sometimes faced with the very difficult question of choosing a method and design from the large number of options that modern dentistry offers. Of course, this choice must be made with the participation of a qualified specialist, but still the patient needs to get a clear idea of what the result will be in a particular case. Photos of teeth before and after the events help to do this in the best possible way.
This section presents the results of the work of our specialists, real cases from clinical practice: photos of the front teeth and their restoration, photos before and after orthodontic treatment , dental prosthetics and others.
They will help you better understand how effective a particular technique is. For example, by looking at a photo of the upper teeth before and after a person had veneers installed on his front teeth, you will be able to appreciate the excellent aesthetic effect achieved. with braces and aligners are amazing . And if you are going to have dental prosthetics, but you don’t know which prosthesis is best, look and choose the most suitable option and discuss the possibility of making it with your dentist.
The modern ARTOX clinic on Yugo-Zapadnaya provides its patients with high-quality dental services using the latest achievements of medical science. Our highly qualified specialists with many years of experience will help you achieve an attractive smile for many years.
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FAQ
What are the differences in appearance before and after prosthetics?
In the absence of teeth, the appearance changes: the lips recede, the cheek lines become more sunken, the corners of the mouth sag, and folds appear on the skin. The facial expression becomes senile. After prosthetics, defects are eliminated, the face becomes younger, healthier and more attractive.
Will my smile look natural after dentures?
Fixed implants All on 4 look absolutely natural, since all anatomical features are taken into account when creating them.
Prevention
Constant and proper care will help you keep your teeth safe and sound:
- Use a suitable toothpaste as recommended by your dentist.
- Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day: morning and evening.
- If you have problems with your gums, hypersensitivity or lack of calcium, you should follow the recommendations of your dentist.
- Tartar should be cleaned every 6 months - this will keep the gums and enamel as healthy as possible, and also get rid of yellow plaque from coffee, tea and nicotine.
- Remember to visit your dentist at least once every three to six months.
Restoring chipped front teeth
The type of damage that occurs most often is called a chipped front tooth. There are different degrees of defect, some of which do not even require the intervention of a dentist. When the chip of the tooth surface is minor and does not cause pain or discomfort. But if the chip is serious, then you should immediately consult a doctor so that the damage does not cause inflammation of the pulp or lead to other disorders and final destruction.
The dentist must conduct an examination of the oral cavity, determine the degree of complexity of the chip and its nature, and also recommend further treatment options.
There are different causes of damage:
1. Trauma.
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2. Increased acidity in the oral cavity leads to the destruction of enamel and
3. Vitamin deficiency.
4. Diseases.
5. Incorrect bite.
6. Bad habits (smoking, etc.).
7. Hormonal imbalance.
8. Incorrectly installed seal.
There are several types of chips depending on the volume and type of damage:
1. Incomplete, when a crack forms on the enamel, but the remaining tissues remain unaffected.
2. Chip when a piece of fabric leaves its original place. This type may not cause painful sensations immediately, so a person seeks help from a doctor, most often in an advanced state.
3. Dentin chipping is a violation of integrity in which eating sour and sweet foods causes discomfort.
4. Chipping of part of the tooth exposing the pulp causes serious pain. Only a professional dentist can fix it.
Installation of crowns
Prosthetics with crowns is a reasonable way to restore quality of life and restore the functionality of a severely damaged unit. Today it is possible to make beautiful and comfortable dentures at an affordable price.
The procedure for making crown structures for teeth made of metal-ceramics
- Before proceeding with crown modeling, the client is prescribed a series of laboratory examinations. To install a prosthesis, the patient's oral cavity must be completely healthy. Found open cavities are filled and professional cleaning is prescribed.
- Based on the results of the preparatory period, you can begin selecting the product. Some are known for their durability, while others come with more than a year's warranty.
- The production of the prosthesis is carried out in laboratory conditions in stages.
- To obtain a high-quality impression, the doctor carries out a procedure for preparing the supporting part of the chewing element. After which you can make a two-layer print. Then, permanent fixations or bridges are installed in place of the prepared teeth. The dentist must determine the center of closure of the dental system.
- The one-piece metal crown frame is precisely adjusted to size, and the ceramic veneer is selected to match the color of the patient’s teeth.
More examples of treatment
Caries under filling Enamel caries Crooked teeth Darkening of tooth enamel
When are half-crowns used and when are veneers used?
All of Angelina’s veneers were of different designs - that is, there were standard veneers, and some veneers were also a module with a root, and the chewing teeth were restored with veneers - half-crowns.
Veneers Half crowns
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Tremas and diastemas Deep caries Abrasion of teeth Chips and cracks in teeth Caries under filling Yellow color of teeth
How veneers successfully concealed the consequences of deep caries on teeth
Enamel and dentin, hard and soft tissues of the tooth were affected by caries. But deep caries and rotten teeth are not a problem for veneers! So, let's see.
Veneers Half crowns
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Simultaneous implantation of 2 to 4 teeth
Implantation of multiple teeth is a very common occurrence in our practice. Having extensive experience in implantation (more than 10 years), our dental surgeons install one implant in approximately 20-30 minutes. Implanting 2 teeth takes about 40-45 minutes, the cost of installing 2 dental implants is approximately $650.
If the patient is advised to remove 2 teeth and install 4 implants, we can also help you with this. The main condition is the absence of an inflammatory process in the bone tissue in the area of the socket of the tooth being removed. Implanting 4 teeth takes about 1.5 hours. Under local anesthesia, the patient does not experience discomfort or pain.
Please note that for complex implantation (all-on-four implantation), we offer a flexible system of discounts of up to 25%!
Prosthetics and implantation of teeth 5, 6 and 7
In cases where a patient is missing one tooth in the dentition, for example No. 6 at the bottom right, the question may arise about choosing between installing a bridge ( prosthetics of tooth No. 6 with a hinged crown supported by teeth No. 5 and 7) or implantation of tooth No. 6 . Each option has its own indications, its pros and cons.
For example, if the patient’s neighboring teeth No. 5 and 7 are pulpless (canals have been treated), then in this case it would be more rational to perform a bridge prosthesis based on already prepared teeth No. 5 and 7.
If these teeth are strong and healthy, then choosing the option of installing an implant will be optimal. In this case, there will be no need to mortify teeth No. 5 and 7.
The price of both options, by the way, will be approximately the same for the patient.
Restoration of chewing teeth –
In videos 3 and 4 you can see how the restoration of chewing teeth is carried out with composite filling material. In video 3, the restoration can hardly be called “artistic”, because... The chewing surface of the tooth with all its fissures was restored only “satisfactorily”. However, this video does a good job of showing the restoration of the side walls of the tooth and the contact points between the teeth. Video 4 shows the final stage of a truly artistic restoration.
Implantation and prosthetics of the upper front teeth – photos and prices in Minsk
Restoring the aesthetics of the upper anterior teeth is perhaps the most common problem, requiring an integrated approach and coordinated work of an implant dentist and an orthopedic dentist.
Prosthetics for anterior teeth are most often performed with metal-free ceramics on a zirconium dioxide frame. The price in Minsk for such crowns varies from 300 to 400 dollars per unit. It is worth considering that the cost of the zirconium inlay (up to $100) must also be included in the work. The need to use an inlay is determined by an orthopedic dentist.
In addition, in 60% of cases it may be necessary to treat or re-treat the root canals. The cost depends on the number of canals in the tooth. Of course, it is very difficult to say the exact price for such work without seeing the patient. However, it is possible to receive a remote consultation and treatment plan by sending us a panoramic photo of your teeth. See photos of prosthetic options for the upper front teeth below.
When implanting the upper front teeth, the dentist’s attention is more focused on restoring aesthetics. But at the same time, the front teeth must be strong in order to perform the function of biting without problems. Remember how much effort you put in when you bite off, for example, a carrot or an apple!
It is very important that the patient has sufficient bone tissue in the area of the upper front teeth. If there is enough bone, then the implementation of an aesthetic orthopedic design on implants is ensured (of course, subject to the skillful hands of an orthopedic dentist). If there is not enough bone, then it would be more correct to first perform bone grafting or lifting (only after consulting an implantologist!). The cost of implanting anterior teeth is no different from the cost of installing implants in the chewing areas. But in the anterior section, to improve aesthetics, in 95% of cases a temporary crown is installed on a temporary abutment (cost $60-80). Installation of a temporary crown can be performed in one step in approximately 1 – 1.5 hours. See photos of options for implanting upper front teeth below.
Repair procedures for a metal-ceramic tooth crown
A common problem that patients present with is the occurrence of chips on their dentures. The restoration procedure depends on the size of the defect and how deep it is. Common cases are as follows:
- small nicks are removed quickly. The dentist polishes the chipped edges, processes them, and this completes the procedure;
- a medium to large nick, if the metal frame is not affected, requires restoration of the ceramic layer. The specialist uses a gel composite to restore the ceramics, selected by color. Polishing and grinding are carried out;
- in cases where the metal layer is exposed, the application of a metal frame is required. Opaque is applied, after which the ceramic layer is restored;
- cracks in the metal frame of the crown require complete replacement.
Metal-ceramic crowns are considered the most popular type of prosthetics. If you visit the dentist once every six months and take proper care of your oral cavity, the life of the crowns will be long, without the occurrence of defects.
The price of such a metal-ceramic crown directly depends on many components: the cost of the metal alloy from which the frame is made, the cost of the ceramic layer, payment for the work of the dentist, dental technician, patient characteristics, and the cost of additional services. Therefore, the cost is calculated for each case individually.
