Porcelain veneers are applied to rehabilitate, for example, chipped, stained, misaligned, worn, uneven, or gapped teeth, in order to achieve an optimal aesthetic result.<\/p>\n
The term Contact Lenses, refers to the thickness of this material, which can vary between 0.8 to 1.5 millimetres, allowing a large part of the natural tooth structure to be preserved, without losing resistance in the material used, conferring an unparalleled natural appearance.<\/p>\n
It also serves to equalise the size of teeth in cases where they have different sizes, by placing the veneer over the smaller teeth. Another situation where this solution improves aesthetics is when teeth are too short, so when smiling, more gum is visible than teeth.<\/p>\n
Facets also hide the unsightly appearance of teeth that results from consuming juices, tea, coffee, medication, or tobacco, as the consequence of these is tooth wear and the dirty appearance they acquire.<\/p>\n
Veneers effectively treat problems and are not just for achieving perfect teeth quickly or masking imperfections. They also resolve functional issues and are the recommended treatment when combining aesthetics with the preservation of remaining tooth structure.<\/p>\n
This material is perfect for patients who wish to make slight positional changes or alter the shape, size or colour of their teeth. Thus, porcelain veneers are worked on in a laboratory to have the shape and texture of enamel.<\/p>\n
Are there different types of veneers?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The existence of various types of veneers is not about economic values but rather the type of material that is most suitable for each patient and each case, and the quality of the doctor and laboratory technician involved in the process.<\/p>\n Veneers are not a quick fix for minor corrections, nor are they a routine treatment. They require extreme skill, knowledge, and a significant commitment from both the dentist and the patient's expectations in order to achieve the desired results.<\/p>\n It is not possible to guarantee that they will last a maximum of 5 years, neither approximately nor definitively, because the duration of this procedure varies with the care that the person takes (whether in terms of diet, smoking habits or not, consumption of fizzy drinks or beverages that heavily stain teeth.)<\/p>\n As with any treatment, it is important for the patient to attend dental appointments to assess the condition of the veneers. Although, the dental visits are dictated by the maintenance needs of this type of material, which tends to deteriorate according to each person's habits.<\/p>\n Porcelain veneers require at least two to three appointments with the dentist. These appointments are fundamental for correct planning, and the dentist plays a crucial role in communicating the patient's wishes to the laboratory that makes them. As we've already said, it's not possible to say how long veneers last, as it will depend on the patient and their care.<\/p>\n Another important point is that it is indeed relevant to mention that if the procedure is done well and high-quality materials are used, then the veneer will, as it were, fuse with the tooth structure, and it is precisely this, among other details, that gives it an ultra-natural appearance.<\/p>\n Porcelain veneers care<\/strong><\/p>\n To get the most out of porcelain veneers, to keep them in optimal condition, and to ensure they last as long as possible, you should consider the following recommendations:<\/p>\n Brush your teeth<\/strong><\/p>\n Porcelain veneers should be brushed as if they were your natural teeth. The same care and usual daily oral hygiene routine should be followed. This means using dental floss followed by brushing, and it is possible to supplement hygiene with the use of a suitable mouthwash recommended by the dentist. This way, not only will the veneers be maintained in good condition, but your entire mouth will also be protected against other types of problems.<\/p>\n 2. Be careful when eating very hard foods:<\/strong><\/p>\n The veneers function very similarly to a natural tooth, so biting hard things could lead to their fracture, just as can happen with a natural tooth.<\/p>\n 3. Do not use your teeth as tools:<\/strong><\/p>\n This may not be the case for you, but some people have the habit of opening or tearing packaging or nut shells using their teeth, just as they use them to bite small objects that are harmless to us, but damaging to our teeth. An example of this is gnawing on a pen or one's fingernails.<\/p>\n 4. Use a mouthguard or night guard for bruxism:<\/strong><\/p>\n In the case of patients suffering from this condition, or if you participate in any kind of sport, you should wear a mouthguard while playing your sport.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Foto-principal.jpg\" "\\"How")
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