What is porcelain veneer? Do you need to sharpen your teeth?

Today, when aesthetic needs are increasingly concerned, next to a beautiful face. A straight, even and pure white teeth also bring a certain confidence. This is especially meaningful for those of you whose work requires a lot of communication. A bright smile also easily creates sympathy for the opposite person. The most popular cosmetic treatment today is porcelain veneers for patients who wish to improve the appearance of their smile. So what is porcelain veneer? Do porcelain veneers need to be sharpened? Let's find out with SignsSymptomsList!

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• 1.Definition?
• 2. Do porcelain veneers need to grind teeth?
• 3. Implementation process
• 4. Cases where porcelain veneers should be made
• 5. Cases where porcelain veneers should not be made
• 6. What are the advantages of porcelain veneers?
• 7. Disadvantages of porcelain veneers?
• 8. How long does porcelain veneers last?
• 9. Are there any special requirements for porcelain veneers?
• 10. Are there any alternative prostheses?
• 11 Conclusion

1.Definition?

Porcelain veneer (sometimes called porcelain veneer) is an ultra-thin shell of porcelain (composite veneers are also available). They are glued to the surface of the teeth to correct dental problems. Including worn enamel, stained teeth, and uneven tooth surface. Or chipped teeth cause loss of aesthetics, teeth grow wide to reveal gaps.

2. Do porcelain veneers need to grind teeth?

If in the past, customers wanted to have an even and beautiful teeth, and effectively overcome the shortcomings of their teeth, they often turned to porcelain crowns. However, because the entire structure of the tooth must be grinded to create a pulp because the porcelain teeth are quite thick. Causing many dangerous complications to oral health later on, many people feel apprehensive. In addition, if you choose a poor quality dentist, the technique of grinding the teeth is not guaranteed, which can cause gingivitis, periodontitis, etc., after porcelain crowns.

Currently, with the strong development of dental science, with thin porcelain veneers about 0.3 - 0.6mm, you don't need to worry much about grinding teeth anymore. Because this method only grinds a little of the outer surface of the teeth, even for small teeth the doctor may not need to grind but only sand to create grip for the porcelain teeth. Therefore, to the question of whether porcelain veneers must be sharpened, the answer is YES, but the rate is not as much as other methods. Therefore, the original tooth and pulp are preserved as much as possible.

3. Implementation process

3.1 Preparation of teeth

The dentist has to grind a little bit of enamel on the outer surface. The goal is to create space in your natural teeth to place the veneers. Gives them a natural look and doesn't create a convex surface where plaque and food debris can get squeezed.

Dentists usually only grind the outer surface enamel about 0.3- 0.6 mm or less. If your teeth are very misaligned and there isn't enough room for the veneers, more enamel may be needed.

3.2 Taking dental impressions

Once the teeth are prepared, the dentist takes an impression of your teeth either digitally (oral scanner) or with an impression material. Impression materials are usually made of impression rubber or alginate. They are usually soft, so they do not cause damage to the teeth or gum tissue.

3.3 Finish paste porcelain veneer

When the porcelain veneer surface has been completed by the technician. The dentist glues them to the previously prepared teeth with a dental paste (dental cement).

Finished porcelain veneer paste

After your final porcelain veneer is bonded to your tooth, you may experience some minor discomfort and sensitivity for a few more days. Again, it should be controlled with over-the-counter pain relievers. After a while, they will go away on their own.

4. Cases where porcelain veneers should be made

• Enamel Wear: Enamel can naturally wear down or discolor over time. Caused by sticking to long-term plaque from tea, coffee, and smoking. Or the use of certain drugs or as a result of genetics.
• The tooth is chipped or fractured with a slight degree of no more than 1/3 of the crown. Severe cases must be restored with other prosthetics such as crowns or implants.
• Large gap between teeth: Some people have teeth that grow wide since childhood or the abnormal movement of teeth makes this gap wider and wider.
• Irregular eruption of teeth: The teeth are misaligned, irregular in the jaw. This not only affects aesthetics. They can also interfere with chewing function.
• Teeth are yellow due to antibiotic staining, smoking, ... but bleaching has no effect.

Patient has cleft front teeth

5. Cases where porcelain veneers should not be made

• Teeth are too misaligned or misaligned.
• Teeth are periodontal.
• The spacing of the teeth is too large.
• Tooth decay or teeth that have undergone root canal treatment.
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6. What are the advantages of porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers have the following advantages:

• White color, in nature.
• Porcelain usually has a good adaptation to metal-scented gums.
• Porcelain veneers are resistant to stains.
• Grind less enamel. No marrow damage.

7. Disadvantages of porcelain veneers?

• Porcelain veneers are more expensive than the direct bonding method from the composite.
• Because the enamel has been removed, your teeth may become more sensitive to hot and cold foods and drinks.
• Sometimes the tooth color is not as desired by the patient because of many objective factors. As compared to non-standard teeth color (due to room light). Or due to the material characteristics at Labo.
• Also, veneer color cannot be changed once in place. If you plan to whiten your teeth, you need to do so before having a porcelain veneer.
•  There are very few cases of porcelain veneers being dislodged and falling off. The reason may be that during the process, the dentist did not grind enough space for the porcelain veneer to be firmly glued. Or because the patient has bad habits such as biting nails, chewing pencils, biting ice or other hard objects.
• Veneers are not a good choice for people with unhealthy teeth. For example, people with tooth decay or gum disease. Weakened teeth due to decay , broken or large fillings. Or for those who do not have enough enamel on the tooth surface to create space for porcelain veneers.
• Teeth grinding is also one of the causes of chipping and chipping of porcelain veneers.

8. How long does porcelain veneers last?

Porcelain veneers typically last 7 to 15 years. However they can chip or break, just like your teeth can. Small cracks can be repaired, but most are replaced with new porcelain veneers. When something goes wrong, you should go to the doctor and get advice from your dentist to come up with an appropriate solution.

9. Are there any special requirements for porcelain veneers?

Porcelain veneers do not require any special care. The patient just needs to make sure to follow the rules of proper oral hygiene. This includes brushing, flossing, and rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash as usual.

Although porcelain veneers resist stains. Your dentist may recommend avoiding foods and beverages that cause staining. For example, coffee, tea or red wine.

10. Are there any alternative prostheses?

In addition to porcelain veneers, there are also porcelain crowns (metal porcelain or all-ceramic) to overcome the aesthetics caused by color or uneven teeth. Although porcelain veneers are said to be the right choice for cases where you don't want to grind too much tooth tissue, affecting the tooth pulp. Or when tooth whitening methods with drugs do not completely solve the problem of teeth discoloration. Then veneer is also the method recommended by dentists.

11 Conclusion

If before, there was no porcelain veneer technique, conventional methods revealed many limitations such as affecting real tooth tissue. Causing numbness, life and durability are not high. Currently, porcelain veneers are the ideal solution, thoroughly overcoming the above disadvantages, bringing outstanding and outstanding aesthetic results.

Artist Nguyen Thi Men