A beautiful smile can light up one’s whole face and is one of the first things that others will notice about a person. Any imperfection about the smile, no matter how small or how seemingly inconspicuous it may be, can have a significantly negative impact on the overall aesthetics of the smile – and can actually make a person look less attractive in an instant.
A great smile has magical powers. Studies show that the majority of people today believe that having an attractive smile can have a positive impact on getting the job of your dreams, succeeding at work, finding the perfect mate, and even making new friends.
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There are a number of cosmetic dentistry treatment options that can be used to improve the appearance of a smile, depending on which aspect will need to be addressed. These treatments can even be used to improve not only the aesthetics of one’s smile but also to improve the function of the teeth and overall dental health.
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What are Composite Resin veneers and what can they fix to improve your smiles. In this article, we discuss about this Affordable options.
Composite Bonding – resin veneers
Composite Bonding – resin veneers
Composite Bonding – resin veneers
Composite Bonding – resin veneers is a most affordable cosmetic procedure in which a tooth- coloured resin is bonded to the surface of tooth, thus approving its overall appearance. Bonding can be used to repair decayed, chipped or discoloured teeth, and restoring a person’s smile to its natural beauty. Dental bonding is one form of cosmetic dentistry used to help individuals feel confident and secure about the appearance of their smile. Read more below.
Put simply veneers are the same as dental bonding. This is a modern dental technique using ultra-modern technology where your dentist will apply a small amount of tooth-coloured ‘composite’ material to your deficient tooth. This material is bonded to the surface of your tooth with a special etching process and then the composite is set or ‘cured’ with high powered light.
Composite veneers provide effective and reliable solutions to some of the most pressing cosmetic dentistry problems that need to be addressed, in the quest to have a vastly improved smile.
Also called direct veneers, composite veneers are custom-made shells that are made of a composite material; these shells are used to improve the appearance of natural teeth that have damage, discolourations, stains, unsightly gaps, or are improperly aligned. Unlike porcelain veneers, composite veneers can be created chair-side by the dentist, so that the aesthetic improvements on the teeth can be completed in a single dental visit; porcelain veneers are created in a laboratory, and will usually need two to three dental appointments to be completed.
Decayed or Damaged Teeth – Teeth that have been damaged by tooth decay can be improved with the help of composite veneers. The veneers offer a cost-effective solution to the improvement of both the aesthetic and functional aspects of damaged teeth.
Crooked Teeth – Composite veneers can improve the appearance of crooked or improperly aligned teeth so that one’s smile looks more natural and more beautifully aligned. The veneers offer faster teeth alignment results compared to orthodontic treatment. Unsightly spaces between teeth can also be remedied with composite veneers.
Misshapen Teeth – Irregularly shaped or misshapen teeth can be improved with composite veneers, to bring about a better-looking smile. Discoloured or Stained Teeth – Stains and discolourations on the surface of teeth, especially those that are resistant to teeth whitening procedures, can be addressed with composite veneers. The custom-made shells will be placed on top of the affected teeth to improve the overall appearance.
The advantages are simple and easy to understand and include:
It’s a quick process that can often be done in an hour for simple corrections. Composite veneers are created chair-side by the dentist, so the treatment can be finished in a single dental visit. There is no need to wait for the veneers to be finished by a laboratory, as in the case of a porcelain veneer treatment – which takes two to three visits to be completed.
One appointment required, regular veneers require at least 2
Often no dental injection is required
Instant results
Confidence boosting as troublesome teeth can be quickly treated
The composite veneers procedure requires very little or no reduction (through drilling) of the teeth structure, making it minimally invasive; the minimally invasive procedure also ensures that the healthy tooth structure is preserved.
The composite veneer treatment is more cost-effective compared to the use of porcelain veneers; this is because there is no need for invasive drilling procedures, and also because of the fewer visits to the dentist required.
Some patients, including many celebrities, choose to turn to porcelain veneers over dental bonding because composite resin has two main disadvantages:
Staining : Although you can achieve excellent results with bonding, the resin does absorb stains over time. If you are looking for treatment that is much more stain resistant, crowns or veneers may be the right option for you.
Durability : Crowns and veneers are also more resistant to breaking and usually last much longer than bonding, which typically needs to be replaced every 10 years.
In the end, the pros outweigh the cons of dental bonding, but that does not mean that it is a perfect fit for everyone. The best way to determine whether cosmetic dental bonding is the right treatment option for you is to have a consultation with your dentist.. They can evaluate your smile, discuss your goals and needs, and recommend treatment that can give you the results you want. If you do choose cosmetic dental bonding, you may even be able to start or complete treatment on the same day as your consultation.
Composite bonding (also sometimes called “direct veneers” or “plastic veneers”) is a tooth-coloured plastic resin material. Bonding can usually be placed in one visit and is used many times to repair a smaller chip in a tooth or to make aesthetic improvements in more than one tooth. Bonding usually requires little to no tooth reduction or anaesthesia. Because they are made out of porcelain in a lab, porcelain veneers are usually more aesthetic in terms of the spectrum of colours, realism and translucency.
Porcelain veneers are also more of a long-term solution than bonding, as they do not stain, discolour, and are stronger than bonding. Porcelain veneers usually require only a couple of office visits – the first visit to prepare the teeth and the second to seat the veneers. Major flaws in teeth can’t be treated with bonding or instant veneers however small minor dental imperfections are normally pretty easy to treat this way.
When choosing among different ways to solve a problem, knowledge is power. In the case of selecting the best repair for a dental problem, count on your team of dental professionals to advise you. But you as the patient make the final decision, and it helps to thoroughly understand the different options, their advantages and disadvantages. If you have a chipped or broken front tooth, your likely repair options are composite resin or porcelain veneer.
Composite resins are synthetic materials that can be colored to match your natural teeth. The material is bonded to the tooth surface using adhesives that become part of the tooth structure, strengthening the original tooth. The repair looks as good as, or even better than, your original tooth. Such repairs can be used to restore small to large chips and other damage caused by decay or trauma.
Since the composite resin repair is applied directly to the tooth in the dental office, the repair can be made in a single appointment. You do not need to use a temporary repair while waiting for the final replacement to be made at a dental laboratory. This also means that the repair will cost less.
Another advantage of composite resin is that less of the healthy tooth needs to be removed to prepare the tooth to receive the replacement, since it bonds directly to the original tooth structure.
Composite Bonding – resin veneers
Composite Bonding – resin veneers
Benefits:
Not as expensive as porcelain veneers
Chips and cracks can be repaired
Less enamel is removed from the natural teeth
Potential drawbacks:
Less durability and stains show up more easily
The lifespan is shorter than porcelain veneers
Composite veneers don’t look as natural as porcelain, appearing bulkier
Benefits:
More durable and resists stains better than composite veneers
Extremely natural aesthetics
Longer lifespan
Potential drawbacks:
Damaged veneers can’t be repaired, they must be replaced
Treatment takes longer to complete (normally 2-4 bookings)
Veneers are a hugely transformative cosmetic dental procedure which come with several pros and cons. While they look fantastic, some people can be hesitant to commit to them as there’s no real way of going back once you have them fitted. There are a few alternatives to veneers which, although not a direct replacement, can help improve the colour and shape of a patient’s teeth.
If the main issue with a patient’s teeth is the colour, teeth whitening may be a more affordable alternative. Teeth whitening treatments can be performed in a dentist’s office or with one of the various at-home whitening kits which are available
While whitening can be an effective way of improving the colour of your teeth, it won’t do anything to improve the shape or the alignment. Many people are often disappointed with the outcome of whitening treatments, and they will generally need to be reapplied on a fairly regular basis to maintain the results.
One option is to combine veneers on some teeth with regular whitening on natural teeth. Veneers cannot be whitened, so regular bleaching of the natural teeth is required to keep the smile bright and the colours of the veneers and teeth matching.
Another alternative to whitening is micro-abrasion, which involves the removal of minor stains and blemishes on the enamel of the tooth. A combination of hydrochloric acid and abrasive polishing is used to remove the offending part of the tooth enamel.
The results are permanent, so regular maintenance (outside of good dental hygiene) is not required like it is with whitening. The downside is that it’s often hard to determine how deep in the enamel the blemishes are, so it’s not always possible to remove the stain entirely.
As with whitening, this will not improve the shape or the alignment of your teeth in the way veneers would.
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If the alignment and colour of the teeth is not an issue, tooth recontouring can be used to give the teeth a more aesthetically pleasing shape. This treatment will typically involve rounding out the corners of teeth, trimming away prominent areas and generally improving the shape and texture of the tooth.
The procedure is fairly quick and straightforward, and the results are permanent. The downside is that there can be a limit to how much the dentist is able to achieve, and it may need to be combined with other treatments if you have alignment or discolouration issues.
With reasonable precautions, dental veneers can last anywhere from 3 to 10 years. While you can eat almost anything you like, it is important to exercise reasonable precautions because dental veneers are not indestructible.
Composite resin is less durable than porcelain; causing the veneers to chip and break more easily than porcelain veneers. The composite material also tends to stain more easily. This means that composite veneers generally have a shorter lifespan than porcelain veneers.
There are a few risks involved with both treatment options. As for composite veneers, they are slightly more likely to chip than porcelain veneers, and so you have to be more careful when applying pressure to them. The resin may also separate from your natural tooth, which can happen when too little adhesive has been applied. However, this should not happen when you complete your treatment with an experienced and reliable cosmetic dentist.
Dental veneers are suitable for people who want to hide minor dental imperfections and smile with confidence. The main purpose is to improve the cosmetic appearance of teeth. Dental veneers look and feel like natural teeth, so they’re difficult to detect. This is a suitable option for people with healthy gums and teeth. Popular reasons for getting veneers:
Broken, chipped or cracked teeth
Discoloured or stained teeth
Gaps between teeth
Obvious fillings
Crooked, oddly shaped or eroded teeth
Teeth that stand out because they’re too small or uneven
A small amount of crowding in the mouth
Please note, your dentist will speak to you about alternative treatments if you have active gum disease or badly damaged teeth (veneers aren’t suitable in such cases).
Composite veneers are a minimally-invasive, quick and easy way to get the smile you have always dreamed of. They are cost-effective and the process is reversible, so it may be a good option if you are younger and unsure about committing to porcelain veneers. They are also great for repairing chips or cracks in the teeth.
However, we would advise against getting composite veneers if you are a heavy smoker, as this can prematurely stain the composite and result in a patchy appearance on the teeth. It may also be ill-advised to get composites if you have a habit of nail biting. The habit can be quite hard to break and will increase the risk of your veneers chipping or cracking.
Teeth bonding is not only a quicker way to achieve your desired results, it’s also far more affordable than procedures that produce similar effects. Dental bonding cost per tooth is typical $300 to $700 per tooth depending on Cosmetic complexity . In comparison to other procedures such as Porcelain Veneer, this is a drastic difference, but your smile still looks just as beautiful.
If budget is a concern, dental bonding is an affordable and viable option. Dental bonding is a most affordable cosmetic procedure in which a tooth- coloured resin is bonded to the surface of tooth, thus approving its overall appearance. Bonding can be used to repair decayed, chipped or discoloured teeth, and restoring a person’s smile to its natural beauty. Dental bonding is one form of cosmetic dentistry used to help individuals feel confident and secure about the appearance of their smile. Read more about it below
Since we place and harden bonding material in our office, there is no need for participation from the dental lab. This makes the process more cost-effective than getting dental veneers or crowns.
The exact cost of dental bonding varies depending on the extent of the damage, how many teeth require repair, the materials utilised, and many other considerations. If you are weighing your options between the two, let us know. We can give you a breakdown of what each procedure will cost or check it in here.
Compared with the cost of porcelain veneer, the cost of dental bonding is only a fraction of the cost of other treatments like veneers.
Check below and Compared the Cost of porcelain veneer
Because of how closely it resembles tooth enamel, porcelain is regarded as one of the best materials for cosmetic dental operations.
Veneers often have a thickness of less than 0.5 mm, which gives them an enamel-like translucence and a natural-looking appearance. Porcelain’s translucent qualities give it a nearly flawless natural appearance, making it the best material to match the natural colour of the teeth, which is not feasible with composite resin.
Porcelain is a ceramic material that is so incredibly smooth and durable that it does not absorb stains.
The majority of dentists concur that porcelain veneers provide the most tooth-like, natural-looking aesthetics. The translucent nature of porcelain is quite similar to that of dental enamel.
Due to the durability of the substance and the glaze that is placed following treatment, it is also extremely resistant to stains and chipping. Conversely, composite veneers are more porous and hence more prone to staining, so you might need to change your diet to stay away from specific foods. To give composite a tooth-like appearance, polishing is also necessary. Even still, it doesn’t quite measure up.
Photo on the bottom section is porcelain veneer
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Dr. Zenaidy Castro love transforming smiles through cosmetic dentistry, and with her vast experience of over 30 years, the care and aesthetic results she provides for all her patients is unmatched. What sets her apart is her careful eye for detail and ensure they have superior results that meet her patients expectations.
She enjoys creating smiles based on the idea that each person is born with a unique smile, and believe that a beautiful smile is not a one-size-fits-all smile design or a an appearance that seems like coming from a single factory manufacturing line.
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