Porcelain Dental Veneers

Porcelain veneer is one of the preferred methods to eliminate dental disorders that have lost their aesthetic appearance, decayed or eroded or caused by genetic factors due to the lack of correct oral and dental care. Porcelain veneer, which is a very popular procedure today, helps the teeth to have an aesthetic appearance and to increase the quality of daily life. Porcelain preferred for dental veneers has a natural whiteness and a biocompatible structure. It is used safely in dental coatings as it does not contain metal or toxic substances.

How Is Porcelain Teeth Made?

After you submit your complaint to your dentist and have the necessary examinations done, if you are in a suitable position for the veneer application, your procedures will begin.

• In the first stage, the teeth to be coated are filed and cleaned. After cleaning and rasping, the teeth are molded with a mold. According to the measurements taken, coatings suitable for the area to be coated are started to be prepared.
• The process of creating a porcelain veneer from the molds taken may take one or two weeks. During this process, you may need to measure your tooth cavities several times before the veneer is applied. The purpose of this is that your dentist wants to achieve the most accurate and aesthetic appearance.
• During the porcelain insertion process, the dentist applies local anesthesia so that the patient is more comfortable and the veneers can be adhered correctly.
• After your dentist makes sure that the color of the veneers match the color of your teeth and that the shape of your teeth is suitable for the veneer, she places the veneer on the tooth and adheres it with biocompatible porcelain tooth adhesive.
• After the coating process is over and the local anesthesia has lost its effect, you can continue your daily life and eat and drink without worry.

After all these porcelain tooth stages and your teeth are fixed, it will be beneficial for a healthy process to see your dentist for control. The life of porcelain veneers is approximately 10 years. It is possible to extend this 10-year period if attention is paid to oral and dental care routines and the dentist is consulted regularly. In addition, to extend the life of porcelain tooth coating;

• Avoid chewing hard materials such as pencils, ice, nails.
• Do not chew hard foods with your front teeth. Use your front teeth for soft food and your back teeth for hard food.
• If you have a clenching problem, you should definitely talk to your dentist. The best thing to do would be to share this problem with your dentist before getting a veneer.

What are the Advantages of Porcelain Teeth? 

Porcelain dental veneers are an important application for oral health, as porcelain is strong and biocompatible and does not contain toxic or metals.

• Porcelain is a durable material, so it allows you to use your veneer for a long time.
• Its cost is low and it has an aesthetic appearance.
• The preparation of the veneer and the treatment process of your teeth take less time than other methods.
• Eliminates your aesthetic concerns.

What You Should Know Before Getting Porcelain Veneers

Although porcelain veneer teeth are cost-effective and have a short treatment period, they also have some disadvantages. In particular, patients with clenched and gnashing teeth should inform their dentists before having a veneer, because porcelain veneers are generally not recommended in such cases. Teeth grinding and clenching can cause the porcelain to crack. Porcelain veneers are irreversible, permanent, and often cannot be repaired if damaged. As a result of the application, the teeth may develop sensitivity to hot and cold. One of the most important points is to catch the color that is compatible with the teeth. You can choose to whiten your teeth before getting a dental veneer. Another issue that you should not forget is that once the coatings are in place, they cannot be removed again. Do not have an operation without making sure that the color match with your teeth is achieved.