Dental veneers in Palma de Mallorca
Dental aesthetics for a natural and radiant smile.
Small imperfections in size and shape as well as the colour of the teeth are the main features that influence the aesthetics of the smile. This is why more and more people who want to keep smiling without shyness go to the dentist to solve these small problems which, on the other hand, do not affect the functional appearance of the teeth.
In these cases, specialists in dental aesthetics can offer as a solution treatment with dental veneers, which not only improve the colour of the teeth while preserving a natural shade, but also correct these small defects in shape and size, without the need for orthodontics.
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What are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are a minimally invasive and completely painless treatment that allows you to improve your dental aesthetics and restore your smile. Specifically, veneers are very thin sheets of porcelain or composite that are bonded to the front or outside of the tooth to hide imperfections such as stains or cracks, but also to correct small defects in position or diastemas (interdental spaces).
These veneers are placed on the vestibular side of the tooth, i.e. the outermost part of the tooth, for which they have to be customised by taking 3D impressions. These impressions also allow the treatment to be planned to be minimally invasive and thus proceed with their placement, a painless process as local anaesthesia can be used, and even conscious sedation if the patient requests it.
Is it necessary to grind the tooth to place the veneers?
Generally, it is necessary to perform a slight contouring to place the veneers, although this also depends on the position of the tooth and whether it is necessary to modify its volume. This procedure consists of a slight filing of the teeth to be treated with veneers. It is a minimally invasive technique that allows the placement of veneers, although ultra-thin veneers do not require this grinding, as we will see
Types of dental veneers
Depending on the material they are made of and the characteristics of the veneers, there are three types of dental veneers. Their choice will depend both on the patient’s needs and budget, and on the specialist’s recommendations if, for example, due to some previous pathology, their placement is contraindicated because it is necessary to carry out a carving:
Composite veneers
Composite veneers are veneers made of a mouldable synthetic resin. They are the best known in dental aesthetics thanks to the safety of their result. They are usually placed mainly on the incisors, the most visible teeth, and can correct small defects in crooked teeth, interdental spaces, crowding and even staining or stains.
Porcelain veneers
Porcelain veneers are veneers made of ceramic material. With them it is possible to achieve better brightness and colour without losing the naturalness, as the material can perfectly blend in with the rest of the natural teeth. These veneers are more resistant and achieve long-lasting results.
Lumineers dental veneers
Lumineers dental veneers are state-of-the-art, ultra-thin porcelain veneers, as thin as a contact lens. These veneers are bonded to the tooth virtually without touching or modifying it. For this reason, it is the most innovative treatment in this dental aesthetic technique and its success lies in its translucent material and high long-term resistance.
Maintenance of dental veneers
Once this aesthetic treatment has been carried out, the specialist will determine how often a check-up is necessary. At this time, it may be necessary to polish the dental veneers in order to preserve their aesthetic properties and so that they last longer. It is advisable not to eat foods that can cause a new staining of the teeth too often, as well as restricting habits such as smoking, which not only affects the colour but also the health of the teeth and gums.
If the veneers, especially the composite ones, change colour and become very old after the optimum time of use, as well as if they suffer any breakage, it will be necessary to replace them with others. It should be borne in mind that in this particular case, in order to achieve a whiter shade of teeth, new veneers would also have to be made, as composite cannot be whitened once the colour has been given.
Frequently Asked Questions about dental veneers
Composite veneers are recommended for people who wish to cover minor defects in their teeth, and are not recommended for patients who wish to treat more severe imperfections in position and shape, who are more prone to cavities, or who are bruxers.
- Synthetic resin is an inexpensive material, so it is a more economical treatment than other veneers. Its result will offer a natural white to your tooth.
- The application of resin veneers requires few sessions and if the veneer suffers a fracture, the specialist will be able to touch it up in one session.
It is a highly recommended treatment for patients with imperfections or more complex anomalies in their teeth that cannot be covered with composite veneers. Teeth with very dark stains, fractured or chipped teeth, misaligned teeth, or interdental spaces can be corrected.
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- Porcelain is a very resistant material, so they are very durable. In addition, both the colour and the shine will remain intact following the recommendations of the specialist.
- The material can be used to cover more than one tooth at a time, it is not necessary to cover the teeth one by one and they are the best option to solve more complex imperfections, without resorting to orthodontics.
People who wish to increase the size of a tooth, for example, affected by wear, as an aesthetic restoration of a broken tooth, to slightly change the shape and position of a tooth and, obviously, to correct the colour and shade of the teeth, obtaining a very natural, unnoticeable result.
- Lumineers veneers are bonded to the tooth with virtually no milling, cutting or filing in most cases, so it is not even necessary to use anaesthesia to place them. The result is instantly white and beautiful teeth, preserving the tooth healthy and practically intact.
- Cerinate®, the company that manufactures Lumineers, offers a five-year manufacturing guarantee on its veneers, as long as they are maintained in Udemax clinics, which are certified to carry out the treatment. Following the instructions of our specialists, dental veneers can last for up to 15 years.