Facial Veneers
Application of facial veneers is an aesthetic technique that improves the shape, color and inclination of the anterior (frontal) teeth.
Veneers in general are peels of porcelain or resin cemented in the front of the teeth. There are significant differences between resin and porcelain veneers.
Resin Facial Veneers
There are generally the indirect and direct resin veneers. The indirect ones are manufactured and cemented afterwards on the teeth, while the direct ones are built directly on the teeth (like a filling).
The material used is composite resin, which can:
Cover small discolorations
Straighten slightly inclined teeth
Change the shape, size and color of individual teeth
Close some gaps between the teeth
Advantages
Their low cost compared to porcelain veneers
Usually there is no, or minimal intervention on the teeth, so it is a painless procedure.
Disadvantages
There are generally the indirect and direct resin veneers. The indirect ones are manufactured and cemented afterwards on the teeth, while the direct ones are built directly on the teeth (like a filling).
Porcelain Facial Veneers
They are thin ” sheets” of ceramic materials that are cemented to the teeth and can be:
The material used can:
Cover discoloured tooth
Slightly straighten an inclined tooth
Close gaps, change the shape, size and color of individual teeth
Advantages
Minimal to no pigment absorption so they do not change color.
Have better aesthetic effect and generally longer lifespan.
Disadvantages
Their high cost.
Intervention (preparation) on otherwise healthy and generally intact teeth.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
1.Minimize the consumption of colored foods and drinks and reduce or better, stop smoking. Resin veneers absorb color much more easily than porcelain veneers.
2. Avoid biting your nails, chewing ice, biting a pencil or other hard objects or hard foods because there is a possibility of cracking or breaking the veneers.
3. Brush your teeth at least 2 times daily.
4. If you use a mouthwash it should not contain chlorhexidine because it stains.
For resin veneers: one to two visits depending on the technique to be used.
For porcelain veneers: two to three visits.
In patients who grind their teeth (bruxism).
In patients with poor oral hygiene.
In patients with persistent gingivitis or periodontitis.
On very damaged teeth.
In patients with bad habits such as nail biting.