- Procedure Time
2 hours - Anaesthesia
Local - Overnight stay
1 night - Recovery Time
2 weeks
What is Porcelain Veneer?
Porcelain Veneer Restorations are all-ceramic restorations that can be applied in many dental disorders that negatively affect esthetics. Porcelain veneer applications are a treatment that aims to solve the problems by sticking the restoration prepared from porcelain to the anterior teeth, which usually have aesthetic problems, on the front surfaces of the teeth.
What are the advantages of Porcelain Veneer?
· Since porcelain is prepared in a very thin layer, its light transmission and reflection is very close to the natural tooth, and thanks to this feature, it provides excellent aesthetics.
· It is sufficient to open a nail-wide slot in your tooth,
· No teeth need to be cut (reduced) more than necessary,
· Since the porcelain surfaces will be extremely smooth, it minimizes the stains and tartar formations caused by smoking and similar reasons.
· It has high resistance to abrasion.
Who is this for?
· For those who are not satisfied with the shape of their teeth
· In case of tooth discoloration in the anterior region, when the bleaching procedures applied for the treatment of discolorations cannot be obtained
· Those with gaping teeth
· In cases with large fillings in the front teeth and lack of aesthetic appearance as a result of filling the caries with filling
· In people with broken or worn front teeth
· In hereditary structure disorders
· Correction of crooked teeth (as an alternative to orthodontic treatment)
How long does it take?
After an average of 3-4 sessions, the treatment is completed.
What should be considered after Porcelain Veneers?
· In addition to brushing teeth, floss and mouthwash should be used.
· For hard foods with front teeth, plucking should not be done.
· In the presence of teeth clenching or grinding habit, night plate should be used.
· Nail biting habits should be abandoned
· Six-month checks should not be neglected.
FAQ
What is the life time of Porcelain Veneers?
Results are for life. Even after years, you can use it like the first day. No renewal is required. As with natural teeth, tea, cigarettes, etc. unaffected. Tartar formation does not occur.
Are Porcelain Veneers durable?
Porcelain Veneers are bonded to the teeth, which can be seen on the front of the tooth when looking in the mirror. After bonding, the porcelain leaves are difficult to break off from the tooth. It does not fall. In order not to damage the leaves, the pen should not be bitten, the nails should not be biten.