Cosmetic enamel restorations: natural biomimetic layering technique

Dental enamel implantation is a new and progressive direction in aesthetic dentistry. The essence of the procedure is to restore the enamel coating by fixing special orthopedic devices - veneers - to the front of the teeth. These are thin plates made of ceramics that are used to correct the color and shape of teeth.

In addition to the fact that the thickness of the coatings is only 0.3-0.6 mm, veneers are similar in elasticity and strength to natural enamel and act as an infallible tool for giving teeth exemplary evenness and aesthetics. Installing veneers helps eliminate curvatures, hide pigment spots, chips, cracks and a number of other defects that have appeared on the surface. Although ceramic plates do not provide a therapeutic effect, they improve the appearance of teeth and make a smile impeccable.

Causes of enamel destruction

There are quite a lot of factors that destroy enamel. The most common ones are:

• Poor oral and dental hygiene.
• The use of hygiene products containing aggressive substances that cause demineralization of enamel.
• Disruption of the digestive system.
• Abuse of sweet, sour foods, which chemically affect the top layer of enamel.
• Systematic consumption of energy drinks.
• Smoking. Tobacco contains nicotine, which destroys enamel.
• An incorrect bite causes the tooth enamel to wear away.
• Injury to teeth.

Why you should get veneers

Implantation of enamel coating can eliminate functional and cosmetic defects and give a person a charming Hollywood smile.

The advantages of installing ceramic plates are undeniable:

• reliable protection. With minimal grinding, teeth receive a wear-resistant and durable protective coating;
• invulnerable aesthetics. The thinnest plates fully reproduce natural enamel due to the increased light conductivity of the material;
• versatility. An extensive color palette makes it possible to choose a shade that is in no way different from the color of neighboring healthy teeth;
• quick effect. You can get a dazzling smile in a couple of visits to the dentist, bypassing long-term wearing of braces and other painful procedures;
• durability. If the rules of care for structures are followed, they retain their original appearance for up to 15 years or more.

The specialists of our clinic in St. Petersburg install veneers with a quality guarantee. Regardless of congenital or acquired defects that need to be eliminated, doctors guarantee success in the most difficult situations.

Benefits of implantation

The main advantages include:

• The ability to restore tooth enamel at different degrees of destruction.
• Teeth regain their natural smoothness and shine.
• Strengthening dental health from exposure to external irritants.
• Prevention of the development of dental diseases, especially caries.

Indications for the use of enamel implantation:

• damage to the enamel, disrupting the aesthetics of the tooth;
• decrease in the level of minerals and salts in tooth enamel;
• development of pathology, accompanied by the appearance of spots on the enamel;
• expansion of interdental gaps;
• malocclusion.

Fixed prosthetics with veneers: installation features

Artificial enamel substitutes are a winning option for solving problems with increased abrasion and deterioration of the color of the natural enamel layer, abnormalities in the outline and location of teeth and other aesthetic defects.

The procedure is painless and occurs in several stages:

• preparation for prosthetics. If necessary, the doctor removes carious formations, renews previously installed fillings, and performs sanitation of the oral cavity;
• then impressions are taken from the jaw and sent to a dental laboratory for the production of plates;
• finished structures using durable dental glue are fixed to the surface of the teeth being restored.

After fixation, the doctor checks the correctness of the bite and evaluates the accuracy of the contact of the implanted units with the adjacent teeth and those located on the opposite jaw. If inconsistencies are identified, adjustments are made. At the end of the procedure, the doctor removes excess adhesive.

Enamel implantation does not cause pain and does not require the use of anesthetics, therefore it is suitable for patients with allergies to painkillers. In addition, a healing abutment is not required for enamel implantation.

Other ways to restore enamel

• Filling, which is prescribed in the complete absence of a layer of enamel. The filling material is applied in a thin layer to the tooth, and after hardening, the chewing element takes on a healthy appearance with smooth and shiny enamel.
• Fluoridation. This is the most famous and accessible method of restoring enamel, in which a substance containing fluoride is applied to the teeth. Fluoride comes in gel form. After fluoridation, teeth become smooth and shiny.
• Microprosthetics, when a veneer or lumineer is attached to damaged teeth. The procedure is effective, but expensive.
• Remineralization. A procedure in which calcium phosphate is applied to the teeth. Over time, the applied substance becomes durable and is able to protect teeth from external irritants. This method of restoring enamel is used only when it is partially destroyed. If there is a complete absence of enamel, the method is not effective.

At the first signs of tooth hypersensitivity, you should immediately contact a dentist, who can determine the cause of tooth hypersensitivity. After diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe a course of treatment.

How much does tooth enamel implantation cost?

Dental enamel implantation is a relatively expensive pleasure. The cost of restoration of one unit varies from 14-15 thousand rubles and more, depending on the material and technology for making veneers. If there is a complex defect, the price of cosmetic prosthetics increases accordingly.

Prices for the installation of turnkey ceramic onlays differ from the cost of a dental implant and are calculated for each patient separately, taking into account a number of factors:

• type of material used for the manufacture of plate products;
• method for creating orthopedic products. Onlays can be made from composite or filling materials directly in the orthopedist’s office, as well as in a denture workshop from ceramics or zirconium;
• the number of problem units in need of restoration;
• complexity of the preparatory process;
• scope of work of the implantologist.

Although the designs belong to the upper price category, their superior characteristics and durability fully justify the costs incurred.

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What drugs are used for the procedure

Most dentists that offer this technique today use the drug InnoDent1, developed about four years ago. It is interesting that the product is positioned as Swiss, although in fact it was invented by a Kazakh scientist and biotechnologist. According to the creator, Swiss raw materials are used for the production of InnoDent, so the information is partly true, but on the other hand, this is a kind of marketing ploy. Today, about 40% of the product is sold in Kazakhstan, and 60% goes abroad, mainly to Russia and Ukraine.

The drug contains an analogue of the human protein amelogenin. According to the manufacturer, it is this substance that promotes the formation of enamel. Interestingly, amelogenin is absent from already destroyed tissues, and, in fact, by applying the product to the teeth, doctors simply start the process of their natural restoration. The mechanism of action of the active component is as follows: it interacts with human saliva, due to which a regular crystal lattice of calcium and phosphate minerals is built on the surface of the tooth.

Swiss raw materials are used for the production of InnoDent

The manufacturer emphasizes that the use of InnoDent will not give an instant result, which, for example, can be achieved by performing direct restorations with composite material. The process of tissue regeneration is slow, and you need to be patient and wait about a month, but the areas of enamel restored with this drug have natural strength, shine and natural color.

How much does the drug cost at the pharmacy?

Fluoride varnishes, which can be used at home, can be purchased in stores and pharmacies specializing in the sale of dental materials.

The price of these products depends on their composition and manufacturer:

• Fluoride varnish (25 g bottle) – 230-250 rubles;
• Dental Paint varnish (10 ml bottle) – from 2000 rubles;
• White Enamel enamel (6 ml bottle) – from RUB 2,300;
• Color Professional enamel (pack of 6 ml) – from 2000 rubles;
• Celebrity white flash polish (pen bottle 3 ml) – 500 rub.

All of the above products, except for the drug "Fluorovarnish", allow you to temporarily whiten the surface of your teeth.

The cosmetic effect lasts for 12-24 hours and disappears when drinking carbonated drinks, solid foods, or after brushing your teeth.

Reviews

Feedback from all patients, without exception, about remineralization therapy carried out in the dental office is positive - tooth sensitivity noticeably decreases after the first procedure. The effect of enamel remineralization at home may be less pronounced if the patient does not follow the rules for its implementation.

Reviews about the use of varnishes and enamels for teeth that have a whitening effect at home are not so clear. Many consumers who have used these products on their own report a negative result - the drug is difficult to distribute evenly over the entire surface of the teeth.

Only a dentist can guarantee the high efficiency and safety of covering teeth with artificial enamel. When performing this procedure in a medical institution, not only the algorithm of necessary actions is followed, but all possible risks for the patient are taken into account.

Is it possible to carry out the procedure at home?

The company that sells the enamel implantation product offers not only drugs for professional use in dentistry, but also products for home use. For example, the InnoDent De-Senz set. This complex is suitable for all people with sensitive enamel, non-carious dental lesions (wedge-shaped defect, erosion, hypoplasia, fluorosis), as well as pregnant and lactating women. The product must be used once, i.e. One application will be enough. The volume of the bottle is enough to treat 32 teeth. After 3 days, sensitivity will decrease, but the maximum effect should be expected only after a month. The result lasts from 9 months to 3 years.

This complex is suitable for all people with sensitive enamel

Comments

Please tell me how enamel implantation differs from procedures such as remineralization or fluoridation?

Alena (03/08/2020 at 02:25) Reply to comment

Dear Alena! Remineralization and fluoridation are more aimed at strengthening the protective properties of the enamel so that it can resist carious bacteria. As for enamel implantation, as the creator of this technique assures, it promotes tissue regeneration, after which their healthy color, shine and structure are restored.

Editorial staff of the portal UltraSmile.ru (03/15/2020 at 09:07) Reply to comment

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Are there other drugs for enamel implantation besides innoDent? Are they used in Russia? What is the difference? In which countries does enamel implantation have a long history?

Anna (05/23/2021 at 01:06 pm) Reply to comment

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Cost of treatment

Dental enamel implantation in dentistry has a low cost - from 2,400 rubles for the treatment of several teeth. If you want to purchase InnoDent De-Senz for home use, you will have to spend about 6,000 rubles on it, but it will be enough to treat the entire oral cavity.

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1. According to the official website of the manufacturer innodent.net

Expert “The technology has been on the dental services market for quite a few years, there is not a lot of information, scientifically based data and reviews about it, not all clinics in Russia offer it, so it is still difficult to objectively say how effective and safe it really is. I think time will tell whether she will be able to win the trust of specialists and patients.” Dentist therapist, periodontist Marina Igorevna Tarabanovskaya

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Vagapov Zakir Irkinovich

Doctor rating: 7 out of 10 (3) Specialization: Orthodontist Experience: 15 years

Advantages and disadvantages

Experts attribute the following factors to the advantages of the technique:

• high aesthetics;
• elimination of cosmetic defects of any complexity;
• possibility of bite correction;
• return of soft tissue protection;
• painlessness;
• durability, restoration can last until the end of life.

The only disadvantage of implantation will be its high cost, compared to other restoration options. This is an innovative method of recovery, and it has no categorical contraindications or significant disadvantages.

Causes of development of tooth enamel erosion and methods of treating pathology.

Come here if you are interested in how dangerous cracks in tooth enamel are.

At this address https://www.vash-dentist.ru/protezirovanie/nesemnyie-p/stiranie-zubov.html we will talk about the treatment of pathological tooth abrasion.

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Artificial enamel: scientists have come up with a salvation for those who are afraid to have their teeth treated

It's surprising how many scientific discoveries go unnoticed amid the news noise. Articles about giant insects allegedly found on Mars or another asteroid “bringing death to all living things” fill the information field, while truly important and interesting messages remain in the shadows. This is what happened with the work of Chinese technobiologists, who came up with no less than a simple way to quickly restore tooth enamel. Read more in the column of our columnist Nikolai Grinko.

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In fact, tooth enamel is the hardest substance that can be found in the human body. And at the same time, it can grow only during the development of teeth. After a tooth is fully formed, its cells stop secreting special proteins, which, when hardened, form enamel. And there is some kind of universal injustice in this: the teeth of an adult lose their ability to regenerate, and as a result, millions and billions of people suffer from caries. For a long time, the only method of treatment that medicine had come up with was mechanical action: the diseased part of the tooth is drilled out and the resulting space is filled with quick-hardening compounds.

A group of Chinese researchers from Zhejiang University has published a report in which they claim to have invented a method for artificially remineralizing enamel. According to the text of the article, scientists have created a material consisting of clusters of calcium phosphate ions, which can be used to obtain a layer - a precursor to enamel. Simply put, it is able to “prepare the ground” and start the long-stalled regeneration process.

The new material is a gel-like substance that the researchers applied to human teeth (the material for the experiment had to be requested from a local dental clinic). The nano-sized crystals contained in the composition very quickly grew into natural enamel, forming a hard layer 2.8 microns thick in just two days, and it was impossible to distinguish it from real enamel.

This is, of course, far from a complete victory. The actual enamel layer of a human tooth must be several hundred times thicker, but the researchers say that to achieve the desired result, you just need to apply new layers as many times as necessary. Biologists continue to conduct experiments, since any new technology requires careful testing. This process is not very fast - tests on living teeth growing in the bodies of human volunteers will begin only in a couple of years.

There are statistics according to which dentists and dentists make up the vast majority of all doctors on the planet (excluding nursing staff). And this is not surprising, because, according to the same statistics, more than 90% of the world's population suffers from dental diseases. What will happen to this army of doctors if Chinese biologists prove the validity of their discovery?

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It is quite possible that the new method will be used only in clinics, then dentists will not be left without work. But if it turns out that the regenerating composition can simply be added to toothpaste, then humanity will no longer need the services of dentists. It looks like a major shift is brewing in the healthcare job market.

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