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Dental veneers made of ceramics: Simply beautiful

Dental veneers are wafer-thin, almost transparent ceramic shells. This gives teeth that are provided with veneers an absolutely natural appearance. Furthermore, ceramic is a material with a very high biocompatibility that does not cause allergies.

Veneers are applied to the front teeth to hide disruptive discolorations, but also minor tooth misalignments or bad shapes. They cannot be used if there are blatant misalignments that require orthodontic treatment or if teeth are badly damaged. Anyone who has old fillings in their front teeth and is unhappy with their appearance may also consider whether veneers could be a more aesthetically pleasing solution.

The ceramic shells for the teeth are made individually by the dental technician and therefore fit seamlessly into the row of teeth. They are attached to the tooth with a special dental adhesive. In order to create enough space for the veneer, the affected tooth is lightly reduced beforehand. In certain cases it is even possible to apply the veneer directly to the tooth – without any grinding it (e.g. with Lumineers®). The technology with which these thin ceramic shells are manufactured and applied is well established. And last but not least: Veneers do not discolor over time.

Veneers are generally not used in children. For ceramic shells, teeth must have “outgrown” completely and a tooth position and gum line must have been reached that do not change significantly any more over the course of life.

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How are the veneers made and how are the teeth treated for them?

Dental veneers are only 0.4 to 0.8 millimeters thin. Therefore, the tooth that is to receive a veneer only has to be reduced very lightly. The ceramic shells themselves are made individually by the dental technician and then inserted by the dentist in a second session. Therefore, the dental technician has previously selected the right color and form for the blanks of the ceramic shells together with the patient.

He then characterizes these blanks individually so they fit perfectly with the neighboring teeth and look very natural. The high-gloss glazed surface of the veneers prevents this coloring from changing over time. In addition, deposits can hardly adhere to the smooth surface of the veneers.

Course of treatment

The treatment period for a veneer is approximately one week. In a first session, the tooth is prepared and an impression, resp. scan is provided for the dental technician. The treatment takes about an hour. In the second session the ceramic shell is inserted. This usually takes about three quarters of an hour. However, this are only guidelines as of course, the duration of the respective treatment always depends on the individual needs of the patient and the number of veneers inserted.

At the beginning of the treatment, the tooth and the surrounding gums are numbed. The tooth in question is then lightly prepared and an impression, resp. scan of all teeth is taken. This then goes to the dental technician. Finally, a temporary solution made of plastic is applied, which protects the tooth that has been ground until the veneer is inserted – especially from heat and cold. Color and shape of the veneer is determined together with the dental technician. Before inserting the veneer, he also performs a try-in to check the shape, color and accuracy of fit.

The temporary cover is removed and the tooth thoroughly cleaned. Usually no anaesthetic is required for this. Then the veneer is placed on the tooth – still without adhesive – and it is checked again from an aesthetic and functional point of view whether it fits as desired. Only then the ceramic veneer is inserted and the excess of dental glue is removed.

How are the veneers made and how are the teeth treated for them?

Dental veneers are only 0.4 to 0.8 millimeters thin. Therefore, the tooth that is to receive a veneer only has to be reduced very lightly. The ceramic shells themselves are made individually by the dental technician and then inserted by the dentist in a second session. Therefore, the dental technician has previously selected the right color and form for the blanks of the ceramic shells together with the patient.

He then characterizes these blanks individually so they fit perfectly with the neighboring teeth and look very natural. The high-gloss glazed surface of the veneers prevents this coloring from changing over time. In addition, deposits can hardly adhere to the smooth surface of the veneers.

Veneer

Course of treatment

The treatment period for a veneer is approximately one week. In a first session, the tooth is prepared and an impression, resp. scan is provided for the dental technician. The treatment takes about an hour. In the second session the ceramic shell is inserted. This usually takes about three quarters of an hour. However, this are only guidelines as of course, the duration of the respective treatment always depends on the individual needs of the patient and the number of veneers inserted.

At the beginning of the treatment, the tooth and the surrounding gums are numbed. The tooth in question is then lightly prepared and an impression, resp. scan of all teeth is taken. This then goes to the dental technician. Finally, a temporary solution made of plastic is applied, which protects the tooth that has been ground until the veneer is inserted – especially from heat and cold. Color and shape of the veneer is determined together with the dental technician. Before inserting the veneer, he also performs a try-in to check the shape, color and accuracy of fit.

The temporary cover is removed and the tooth thoroughly cleaned. Usually no anaesthetic is required for this. Then the veneer is placed on the tooth – still without adhesive – and it is checked again from an aesthetic and functional point of view whether it fits as desired. Only then the ceramic veneer is inserted and the excess of dental glue is removed.

Non-prep veneer: Wafer-thin tooth veneers in one session

The so-called Lumineers® or non-prep veneers called ceramic shells are a special form of conventional veneers. Non-prep veneers consist of even thinner shells. As a result, the manufacturing process and the treatment of the patient deviate from the usual treatment with veneers. The shell of a non-prep veneer is only about 0.2 to 0.3 mm thin – so the veneer measures about as much as a contact lens. This also eliminates the part of the preparation of the tooth. The Lumineers® can be glued directly onto the tooth by the dentist without any grinding. For this reason, the veneers can also be glued to fillings, bridges or crowns made of ceramics if they show an unsightly discoloration. For a more beautiful smile with already treated teeth!

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