Rhinestones and skyes are dental decorations that are small in thickness and completely imperceptible in the mouth, but can produce a stunning effect on others. Sparkling jewelry made of glass, precious stones and precious metals can be seen in the smiles of movie and show business stars. Skillfully selected rhinestones can not only highlight the beauty of a perfect smile, but also hide enamel defects.
How do regular rhinestones differ from skyces for teeth?
Ordinary rhinestones, which are glued to various surfaces and clothing, are not suitable for use in dentistry. They are less durable and are not suitable for constant exposure to the humid environment of the oral cavity. At any moment, the top part of the rhinestone can peel off, leaving a gray mark on the tooth. It can be removed without problems, but a spoiled mood is guaranteed. In addition, ordinary rhinestones are made using a different technology and do not have that special shine and tints of color for which people use such jewelry on their teeth. Therefore, it is very important, when contacting a clinic for such a procedure, to make sure that the rhinestones that are offered to you are actually intended for use in dentistry.
Inlay on tooth enamel, skys
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and other dental decorations should be sought in the customs of the Mayan Indian tribes who lived in Central America. The teeth were filed and ground down, and unique rivets of precious origin, made of jade, emerald, ruby, etc., were attached to the remaining part of the tooth. And if the aesthetic beauty of such a procedure from the point of view of a modern person can somehow be perceived, then about the degree of danger and the harm to the oral cavity can only be guessed at.
Modern dental jewelry is a flat, lightweight rhinestone specifically designed to be applied to teeth. Rhinestones can be given any shape at the customer's request (stars, smiley faces, droplets, crescent, etc.).
Skyces: the squeak of dental fashion
How to install rhinestones on teeth?
The cosmetic procedure of installing a rhinestone or skyce on a tooth should be performed in a clinic by a dentist using professional materials. Securing one decoration takes only 10 – 15 minutes. Installation of the skyce is absolutely painless and without any damage to the enamel. Before gluing the decoration, the tooth surface is thoroughly cleaned and dried. In some cases, safe teeth whitening is recommended. Then a special dental glue and a light-curing composite are applied to it, with which the skye is secured. The procedure is completed by polishing the tooth surface around the rhinestone. If you get tired of flashing a smile, the skys can be easily and safely removed.
Advantages and disadvantages
What are the advantages of decorating teeth with skys and what are the disadvantages?
The positive points include:
- masking the imperfections of the enamel coating - cracks, chips, stains;
- dental glue used for application strengthens the enamel and protects against caries;
- the cost of decoration is not high, it is available to everyone;
- The period of fixation of the application on the enamel reaches five years, provided that it is treated with care.
The negative points include the following:
- necessary food restriction - you cannot eat solid foods;
- the impossibility of installing the application yourself - only in the dentist’s office;
- requires special careful oral care.
If, after installing the accessory, you do not take care of your teeth, plaque will begin to accumulate around the sky, which threatens to develop into stone. Dentists recommend using an irrigator - a directed stream of water - for care.
When rhinestones cannot be installed
The main condition under which dental decoration is possible and acceptable is dental health. Rhinestones are not recommended in the presence of tartar, caries, malocclusion, increased sensitivity of teeth, cracks and chips of enamel. Therefore, before installing skyes, it is necessary to get your teeth in order and undergo a professional oral hygiene procedure. Rhinestones can be installed on molars and baby teeth. But they cannot be glued to crowns or veneers; they will not stick. By the way, if you have some small defect on one tooth that cannot be treated, then, if desired, it can be covered with rhinestone.
Types of grills
It would be very difficult to classify grillz based on any criteria. They are made from different materials and may have different designs. All products can be divided into two main groups according to the manufacturing method:
- Made individually, using impressions (veneers are made in a similar way).
- Standard products made to standard sizes.
If you decide to choose this controversial piece of jewelry for yourself, we recommend that you consult an orthodontist. Firstly, a specialist will examine the condition of the jaws and dentition and give recommendations. Secondly, the doctor will make grills that match your individual characteristics. This approach is always preferable to buying a finished product. Contraindications for Grillza are removable jewelry. Made from individual casts, they almost never cause harm to health. However, there are contraindications to wearing pads:
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- Allergy. As a rule, an allergic reaction occurs when wearing jewelry made from cheap materials. There are situations when expensive products made of precious metals can cause allergies. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the patient.
- Periodontal diseases. If you have periodontitis, periodontal disease and other diseases, wearing grills can aggravate the problem. The doctor will definitely tell you about this during the examination. You should not ignore the recommendations, since an advanced process or an exacerbation of the disease caused by wearing dental jewelry can lead to serious consequences.
- Presence of injuries on the mucous membrane. The mucous membrane can be injured for various reasons. Most often, mechanical injuries to the mucous membrane are caused by tartar, poor-quality fillings or bridge prostheses. Before making grills, we recommend that you first undergo a full examination and cure any existing dental problems.
- The presence of areas of thinned enamel, chips or cracks on the surface of the teeth. Wearing removable pads can make these problems worse. For example, thinned enamel is sensitive to impact. Grillz can have an impact on it, resulting in an increased risk of developing caries.
- Presence of carious cavities. Hiding tooth decay behind grills is a bad decision. Before using jewelry, it is necessary to completely cure your teeth.
Wearing rhinestones and further care
Dental rhinestones can stay on the teeth from a month to several years, depending on the manufacturer and the quality of installation. They are only 0.5 mm thick and do not have sharp edges, so the decoration cannot injure the oral mucosa. After installing the skys, you will need several hours to get used to them. In the future, you should not crack nuts with rhinestone teeth, or bite very hard fruits and vegetables. In general, dental jewelry does not require special care; simply follow a regular routine of brushing your teeth twice a day. With good care, rhinestones will not only last longer, but all your teeth will remain healthy and beautiful. It is also recommended not to forget about hygienic cleaning every six months.
Detailed installation procedure
There are two main installation methods, which differ in the degree of invasiveness - intervention. This is applique and inlay. The choice of method depends on many factors, including the choice of decoration - its shape, size and material.
Application
The first is the most common and popular due to its simplicity and almost complete absence of damage to the integrity of the enamel . You can also find another name for it – “dent-art”. The basis of the procedure is gluing rhinestones to the surface .
This technique involves the use of stones of a special shape - flat and thin, with a small diameter - up to 2 mm. Their surface should adhere tightly to the enamel to avoid peeling off when worn later.
The top of the decoration should also not be sharp or very convex. This will prevent injury to the tongue and oral mucosa. Application of rhinestones is carried out in several stages.
- Preliminary preparation consists of cleaning, disinfecting and drying the area of enamel where the stone is planned to be glued.
- After this, treatment is carried out using a special gel, the composition of which makes it possible to enhance the adhesion of the surface to other materials to increase the adhesive strength.
- Then a special glue that contains fluoride is applied to further strengthen the enamel. Most often, light-curing composites are used as glue.
- The decoration is installed in the prepared place, after which the procedure of polymerization of the material for fastening is carried out using special lamps.
- The last step is to polish the enamel around the installed rhinestone to enhance shine and remove excess adhesives.
Inlay
In most cases , it is used when installing precious stones . They have more weight and a convex shape, which is explained by the peculiarities of cutting.
Doctors advise using this method only for initially damaged teeth that have enamel defects that in any case need to be hidden.
For installation, a small hole is made in the surface of the tooth using dental instruments, which in shape and size exactly matches the bottom of the decoration . The doctor must achieve maximum identity. Only then will the stone hold firmly.
A composite material is used for attachment, which after polymerization becomes incredibly durable. The composite is applied to the prepared (created, disinfected and dried) recess in order to install the decoration on top.
Rhinestones on teeth - the price of pleasure
How much does a rhinestone cost per tooth? The cost of skyes for teeth varies from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles per unit (both with and without installation). Cheap rhinestones, the price of which starts from 300 rubles, most likely will not be a special decoration for use in aesthetic dentistry; accordingly, their service life is short - from several weeks to three months. Skyces for teeth, the price of which starts from 1,000 rubles, must be a certified Swarovski product and last for several years. If you are offered rhinestones for your teeth, the cost of which is more than 3,000 rubles, then, most likely, we are already talking about inlay with precious stones or jewelry. In the case when in dentistry they only carry out installation, and you need to buy rhinestones yourself, no matter what kind, you should once again think about the professionalism of the specialists of this institution.
If you want your smile to be not just healthy and snow-white, but truly dazzling and unique, then rhinestones are exactly what will help make it that way. In addition, installing a skyce will certainly appeal not only to adults, but also to children. After all, you can decorate baby teeth in this way, and the decoration is absolutely safe for tooth enamel.
Rules of care
How to care for your oral cavity if skyces are installed? Dental hygiene must be especially thorough and careful - the time of attaching the composite to the crown depends on this. Firstly, you should immediately abandon the electric brush and abrasive toothpastes too. For cleaning, only a brush with medium-hard bristles is suitable.
You will also have to give up solid foods: do not gnaw carrots, do not bite off hard apples and pears. Seeds and nuts are contraindicated - they clog the dental accessory. After every meal and snack, you will need to rinse your mouth with water.
Skye dental jewelry is intended to provide a sparkling smile, but over time, the metal or other coating on the appliqué may tarnish. In this case, you should visit the dentist - he will clean the jewelry and it will shine again. If you need to remove the decoration, this can be done at the dentist - they will also polish the enamel.
Contraindications for smile decor
It is important to understand that skyces are glued only to healthy teeth. If the unit hurts, wobbles, is affected by caries, then there can be no talk of any decorative decoration. First you need to cure the tooth, and only after that you can think about improving its appearance.
Gluing is not allowed if the enamel is very thin and sensitive to temperature changes. Also, decoration is not suitable for people who have been diagnosed with malocclusion - the curvature of individual units may worsen. With bruxism - involuntary grinding at night - there is no point in fixing the skyes, since they will fall off very quickly.
Jewelry can be placed on both baby and molar teeth. They hold up worse on crowns than on natural incisors and canines.
Price
The cost of the procedure for decorating teeth with skyes is determined taking into account the status of the dental clinic, the professional classification of the dentist, the complex of manipulations performed at the preparatory stage and the material used.
In most cases, rhinestones and stickers are budget types of skys and are available to all segments of the population. Their price ranges from 1000 – 2000 rubles . Twinkles made of precious stones will cost jewelry lovers over 5,500 rubles .
Content:
- Features of metal-ceramic crowns per tooth
- The need to install a metal-ceramic crown on a tooth
- The procedure for manufacturing metal-ceramic structures for teeth
- The procedure for installing a metal-ceramic crown on a tooth
- Rules for caring for metal-ceramic crowns
- Repair procedures for metal-ceramic crowns on teeth
A metal-ceramic tooth crown consists of two parts: metal and ceramic, respectively. Unhealthy teeth cause great discomfort and require the help of a specialist. When it is impossible to restore the original shape of teeth for a long time by filling, doctors suggest installing crowns. Metal-ceramic products are the best option for restoring teeth. The first layer is metal, it is responsible for the chewing function; ceramics are thinly applied to it. This coating does not cause allergic reactions, so it is suitable for most patients. The procedure is carried out by highly qualified specialists with experience. The quality of work on installing a crown on a metal-ceramic tooth is ensured by modern equipment and original materials.
If the skyce fell off
There is no need to despair. You can make an appointment with the dentist on the same day and have it re-installed. The doctor will offer new options for stones, from which the patient will choose the one that suits his smile.
If, after peeling off the rhinestone, the client no longer wants to decorate his teeth, he should still visit a doctor. The doctor will grind the area where the element was located. Due to this, the surface of the crown will regain its former smoothness and lighten a little.
Removing a pebble
After removing the jewelry, the dentist will polish the enamel.
They remove jewelry when it becomes boring or causes discomfort, touching the inside of the lip. You should not carry out this procedure yourself. Since the glue used in dental practice has a strong fixation, if the inlay is removed inappropriately, tooth enamel can be damaged .
And if there is a diamond or Swarovski stone on the surface of the tooth, after their removal it will be necessary to fill the cavity. Therefore, you should visit a specialist who will skillfully and quickly remove the sky, followed by polishing the tooth enamel to remove all kinds of deposits around the jewelry.
Reference! After removing the inlay from the surface of the tooth, a prerequisite is professional care and restoration of the structure of the tooth enamel.
Tips for parents
Parents know how difficult it is sometimes to persuade their child to visit the dentist. Sometimes no amount of persuasion works. By inviting a young coquette to install a skyce on her tooth, you can forget about all the problems with visiting the dentist. This works magic on teenagers. They are so greedy for anything that will help them stand out. Having received an excellent result, the child will always be willing to go to the dentist in the future.
The doctor will give you a lot of useful advice on caring for your teeth and oral cavity. Before installing the skyce, the oral cavity will be completely sanitized, all teeth will be healed, and a sparkling highlight will appear. A child will happily hide all his fears of the dentist in order to get a unique smile. It is recommended that children have skyes installed after 12 years of age.
All about the pros and cons of skys
- Sparkling skyes easily mask any small defects on the tooth surface;
- special glue for fixing jewelry is saturated with fluorine, which helps strengthen the enamel;
- undeniable aesthetic effect;
- its inconvenience is that you cannot chew nuts, seeds, apples, and other hard foods.
Fastening methods
In modern dental practice, two main methods of attaching skyze to the surface of tooth enamel are used:
- Application. Involves fixing glass decorations and stickers using special dental fluoride adhesive “Bond”. This technique refers to the safest methods of attaching a skyce. It does not damage the integrity of the tooth enamel, and after removing the jewelry, the tooth also does not require restorative manipulations.
- Mounting. It is carried out by inlaying a tooth with jewelry made of expensive stones. This technique involves cutting out a small hole in the tooth for deep seating of the jewelry.
Reference! The specific choice of method for attaching the piercing to the teeth is chosen by the dentist, taking into account the state of the health of the teeth and the type of skypiece being installed.
Inlay
Inlaying is the introduction of a precious stone directly into the tooth enamel. To do this, a small depression of up to half a millimeter is made on the front part of the crown. This measure allows you to install a larger, and therefore more valuable, stone. The inlays look more solid; the size of the gems allows them to reflect more light and create a decorative effect of maximum brilliance. Minor removal of enamel does not cause any harm to the organ, and if the owner of an inlaid tooth wishes to return it to its original position, then with the help of composite fillings the miniature defect will be quickly eliminated.
What was the impetus for the emergence of the trend?
It is believed that it was Madonna who “introduced” the fashion for decorating tooth enamel with rhinestones. During one of her solo concerts, the pop diva simply blinded her fans with a radiant smile, after which skies could be found among many Hollywood stars and media personalities. Of course, in the USA this way of self-expression is no longer unique, but in our country it is only gaining momentum.
Skyces were first manufactured by Ivoclar Vivadent, which produced products made from Swarovski crystals. After this, such famous personalities as Lady Gaga, Riana, Heidi Klum, Katy Perry and others wanted to show off their radiant smile. Of course, Swarovski rhinestones on the snow-white teeth of everyone's favorite pop idols look simply amazing, especially if they are made of blue sapphire or ruby. But not everyone can afford such accessories.
