Veneers for front teeth only, White and beautiful teeth are the goal of many people as they help them increase their confidence in themselves and their smile, and for this reason, many beauty experts have devised various treatment methods in order to obtain them. In this article, we will discuss one of these methods, which is dental veneers, and we will present its most important types and advantages.
Veneers for front teeth only
Veneers for front teeth only
Veneers are one of the cosmetic means used to solve tooth problems such as the spread of stains and yellow spots or their inconsistency with each other. They are shells made of ceramic materials such as porcelain or ceramic that are placed with a strong, harmless adhesive on the surface of the teeth after grinding part of the enamel layer to ensure their stability and prevent their removal. Veneer shells restore the teeth in a consistent and uniform way with each other in terms of size, color and shape, and give a bright and attractive smile.
Why are veneers used in dentistry?
Dental veneers have become one of the most important cosmetic therapeutic methods used by cosmetic dentists to treat the problems that the patient suffers from in their teeth without feeling pain or needing painkillers. They treat stains on the surface of the teeth in the presence of gaps between the teeth that are filled using them, they conceal broken and eroded teeth and reorganize them again to be uniform and consistent in shape, size and color, and this helps the patient increase their self-confidence and appearance.
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What are the types of dental veneers?
Veneers have many types that differ in the material used in their manufacture, and the following are the most important of these types:
- Porcelain veneers: This is one of the most famous and most widely used types of veneers, and it consists of shells made of porcelain ceramic which is characterized by its hardness, durability, and color that resembles natural teeth. When installing them on the surface of the teeth, part of the tooth enamel layer must be removed in order to fix them, as they are characterized by lasting for long periods.
- Composite veneers: This is one of the modern types of veneers. They are installed on the surface of the teeth without the need to grind them unless the tooth enamel is damaged or decayed. They are characterized by being easy to change and repair, unlike porcelain shells, and despite their advantages, they do not last for long periods due to their ease of breaking.
- Removable veneers: This is one of the newest types of veneers, and it consists of a set of molds made of plastic materials that are easy to install and remove when cleaning the teeth and eating food. They are characterized by not requiring the grinding of the tooth enamel layer, but they can be noticed as being unnatural.
- Lumineers: These are one type of Lumineers that are similar to veneers in all characteristics except for the installation method, as they do not require tooth grinding. They are characterized by lasting for long periods, but they do not give the desired cosmetic appearance due to their thinness.
What are the advantages of installing dental veneers?
There are many advantages that dental veneers offer, including:
- They improve the appearance and shape of the teeth.
- They give a bright and beautiful smile.
- They reorganize the teeth and make them more consistent with each other in terms of size, color and shape.
- They conceal stains and protect the teeth from them.
- They increase the patient’s confidence in themselves and their teeth when smiling and talking.
- They are characterized by lasting for long periods of up to 20 years.
What are the advantages of installing dental veneers?
What are the disadvantages of installing dental veneers?
Installing veneers is a cosmetic medical procedure that, like any procedure, has advantages and disadvantages, and during this period, we will discuss the disadvantages of installing veneers:
- It may cause tooth sensitivity when consuming cold and hot foods and drinks.
- Veneers cannot be repaired if they crack or break.
- It is difficult to remove the veneers if their color is not suitable for the patient.
- The natural teeth cannot be restored again due to the tooth grinding process.
- They may be prone to breaking or cracking if the patient consumes hard foods or uses their teeth to open things.
- The color of the veneers may change if the patient neglects their cleanliness and consumes colored drinks such as coffee.
- They may cause gum inflammation problems or the spread of cavities in the teeth if the patient does not take care of their cleanliness.
The installation of veneers goes through several steps, including:
- First session: In this session, the teeth are examined and diagnosed, and the appropriate type of treatment is determined. If there is a problem such as gum inflammation or cavities, it must be treated. The patient may undergo some diagnostic procedures on the teeth and mouth, such as X-rays.
- Second session: The doctor prepares the teeth by thoroughly cleaning them with sterilized medical tools. Then, they begin by grinding part of the tooth enamel layer by about 0.5 mm in order to fix the shells in it. Afterwards, they take measurements and dimensions of the teeth, determine the type of material used for the shells, and send them to the laboratory, installing temporary shells until the permanent ones are ready.
- Third session: After two weeks from the first session, the permanent shells are installed after removing the temporary ones and ensuring that the new shells are suitable for the patient’s face shape and color.
What should be done after installing dental veneers?
After installing the veneers, the doctor provides several tips to prevent any complications that they may cause, including:
- Taking care of the teeth and shells: It is necessary to regularly take care of the cleanliness of the teeth by using a toothbrush and toothpaste containing fluoride, which protects the teeth from cavities, and using special dental care products such as dental floss and mouthwash to get rid of food residues and bacteria in the mouth that may cause cavities under the veneer shells. In case of any problems, it is necessary to visit a specialist doctor.
- Avoiding bad habits: The patient must follow the instructions to maintain the shells and prevent them from falling off, cracking or staining. This is done by avoiding smoking, chewing tobacco, and using the teeth as a tool to break or open things, as well as avoiding foods and drinks that may cause yellow stains such as caffeine found in tea and coffee.
How many sessions are needed for dental veneers?
The installation of veneers takes about two sessions at most. During the first session, the teeth are examined, their measurements and dimensions are taken, and they are sent to the laboratory. During this session, the doctor cleans and grinds the teeth and places temporary shells. After the permanent shells are prepared, they are installed after ensuring their suitability for the patient during the second session.
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How many sessions are needed for dental veneers?
Are there veneers without tooth grinding?
Yes, there is a certain type of veneers that does not require tooth grinding, which is Lumineers, and during this section:
Lumineers: Lumineers are considered one of the new types of veneers, and they are thin shells made of ceramic materials characterized by their transparency and color that resembles natural teeth. They are placed on the surface of the teeth without the need for grinding the enamel layer because their thickness is from 0.1 to 0.3 mm. This helps the patient easily remove them if they are not suitable and maintain the health of the teeth.
How long do veneers last?
Veneer shells last for long periods of 15 to 20 years, but this duration is affected by several factors that may cause it to decrease or increase, including:
- The quality of the materials used in the manufacture of the veneer shells.
- The skill of the doctor in the installation process and choosing the appropriate veneers for the patient.
- The technology used in the installation process.
- The extent to which the patient adheres to and takes care of the cleanliness of their teeth.
What are the problems of veneers?
Dental veneers are one of the most commonly used and widespread cosmetic treatments, and therefore, some of the problems that veneers may cause after installation should be clarified. The most important of these problems is the tooth grinding process, which is one of the most important procedures that must be performed to ensure the stability of the veneers for long periods. However, this procedure may weaken the teeth and cause them to become sensitive when consuming hot or cold foods. It may also cause some gum inflammation, but by adhering to the doctor’s instructions on care and prevention methods, such problems can be avoided.
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Usually, a specific price for installing veneers in Egypt cannot be determined, as there are many factors that affect their cost, such as:
- The ability and skill of the doctor in installing veneers.
- The place where they will be installed and the services that will be provided to patients.
- The type of materials used in the manufacture of the veneers.
- The quality of the technologies that will be used in the installation process.
- The number of sessions that the doctor will determine according to the patient’s condition.
- Treatment of problems that the patient may have, such as cavities and gum inflammation, which may hinder the installation of veneers.
- The diagnostic procedures that the patient undergoes to examine the teeth, such as X-rays.
- The number of teeth that the patient needs to have veneers installed on.
All of these factors directly affect the increase or decrease in the cost of veneers. For example, in the case of installing permanent ImaX veneers, the average price starts from 5000 Egyptian pounds, and if they are 3N Veneerk without tooth grinding, their average price may be around 9000 Egyptian pounds. In the case of installing removable veneers, the average price may be between 3000 to 5000 Egyptian pounds for both jaws.
Dental veneers prices in Egypt 2023
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