CERAMIC FACETS – VENEERS

Ceramic veneers are eternal in themselves. They do not change color, do not take on pigmentation from food and drink, do not crack, do not change shape. It is necessary to change them for about 15 years because of the abutment tooth, which are not permanent in themselves, but still subject to the influence of time as well as the patient’s attitude towards them.

Despite the myths that veneers crack, that you have to be careful about what and how you eat, we assure you that none of the above myths are true. If they are made properly, ceramic veneers are a long-lasting and reliable solution that you can rest assured for at least the next 10 to 15 years.

Ceramic veneers are made of metal-free ceramics with first-class characteristics. They are in the shape of flakes that is placed only on the front part of the tooth. In that way, we save the tooth substance and prolong the life of the tooth itself.

Apart from the modern name and good advertising, the composite veneer is not at all different from the ordinary composite (white) filling on the front of the tooth. They are susceptible to pigmentation from cigarettes, wine, tea, coffee, etc., so they change color so quickly and actually make the smile even more unattractive than it used to be. They often crack and have to be patched.

Composite veneers are made by hand, directly on the teeth by applying a material for white fillings, followed by polishing. Polishing can never be ideal, and the material itself, as we have already pointed out, is prone to cracking and microcracks, so the surrounding soft tissues are often irritated by sharp parts of the composite veneer, and unpleasant inflammations occur. And finally their price… Too expensive for regular white fillings.

Ceramic veneers can be made in two ways. The classic method that requires the removal of a very small layer of dental substance or the NON-PREP method that does not require the removal of dental substance.

The choice depends on what effect you want to achieve and the patient’s agreement with the dentist. These are restorations made of first-class metal-free ceramics, safe and durable. If you follow the maintenance rules, they can last for 15 years or more.

All types of these restorations require much less removal of dental substances than when it comes to crowns. In this way, we save natural tooth tissue and prolong its life.

When the patient decides to do veneers, the most important thing is to plan the entire prosthetic work well. With the Wax-up model, we manage to show live the effect that the veneer will give to your teeth and to your new smile. If the patient is satisfied, it moves into making and placing without tooth preparation.