AESTHETIC DENTISTRY
Aesthetic
dentistry is
a field of dentistry that ensures that the individual is not only
healthy but also has an aesthetically impressive tooth and jaw
structure. The aesthetic appearance aimed in this field is determined
according to the physical and social characteristics of the
individual. For this reason, the applications used in aesthetic
dentistry vary from person to person.
What
is Aesthetic Dentistry?
Aesthetic
dentistry improves
your smile;
- its shape,
- its color,
- its alignment,
- its size,
- general health and
- It is a branch of dentistry that improves function.
worn
teeth, receding
gums ,
discolored teeth, misshapen teeth or unwanted gaps between teeth, can
be resolved with aesthetic dentistry.
In
Which Situations Can Aesthetic Dentistry Applications Be Performed?
Applications
of aesthetic dentistry can be used in the following cases:
- Presence of discoloration of the teeth due to many reasons or dark and colored teeth
- Presence of broken front teeth due to accidents
- Presence of front tooth decay due to many reasons
- Presence of teeth with poor appearance due to receding gums
- The necessity of aesthetic shaping of teeth after gum treatments
- The necessity of shaping teeth lost in the anterior region due to many reasons in accordance with lip and facial aesthetics.
What
are the methods used in Aesthetic Dentistry?
The
methods to be used vary depending on the existence of the problem.
Applications of aesthetic dentistry are as follows:
Porcelain
Dental Veneer
aesthetic
dentistry application that
provides successful results in cases where one or more teeth are
missing or the teeth are unhealthy in many respects . It can be
performed with several different techniques. These techniques are as
follows:
- Metal-supported coating: Metal-supported porcelains are porcelains that prevent the brittleness of the porcelain material. In this way, a durable infrastructure is created and the coatings can be used safely for many years. However, with developing technology, aesthetically elegant alternative applications are frequently preferred instead of metal-containing materials.
- Laminated Porcelain: In this treatment method, there is no need to cut the teeth. Therefore, it is applied by abrading the teeth without the need for cutting them. It is a procedure performed by bonding thin porcelain tissues to teeth that have undergone minimal filing. It is also known as leaf porcelain. It is a costly application. However, it is frequently preferred in dentistry, especially in the front teeth.
- Zirconium Porcelain : It is one of the most popular aesthetic dentistry treatment methods of recent years . Its white color and durable sole make it frequently preferred. At the same time, it is very advantageous in terms of aesthetics as it provides a natural appearance.
- Full Porcelain Veneers such as E-Max: They have reinforced porcelain in their infrastructure. They are also the most aesthetically advanced coatings. Laboratory stages are carried out within computer-aided special scanner and printer systems.