Dental veneers made of resin or porcelain: advantages and disadvantages

Dental contact lenses, as they are popularly known, are the resin or porcelain veneers that can be placed on the teeth by the dentist to improve the harmony of the smile, giving aligned, white and well-adjusted teeth, with durability of 10 to 15 years old.

These facets, in addition to improving beauty, also help to minimize tooth wear and accumulate less plaque, improving hygiene and oral health.

The veneers should only be placed by a specialized dentist and cannot be repaired if they crack or break, and it is necessary to replace each damaged veneer. The price varies according to the type of facets chosen, ranging from 200 to 700 reais for resin or around 2 thousand reais for porcelain.

When it is indicated to place

Dental veneers can be used in several cases, which is why it is indicated for:

• Bring together the teeth that are separated from each other, scientifically called diastemas;
• When teeth are very small in adults;
• Improve the appearance of teeth broken or damaged by cavities;
• Harmonize the size of the teeth;
• Change the color of teeth that can be stained or darkened by several factors.

Veneers can be applied to just one tooth or to the entire dental arch of the person, however it is necessary to assess the dentist during a consultation to see if it is possible to put this type of 'contact lens on the teeth' or not because this technique it cannot be used on everyone.

Resin or porcelain veneers: advantages and disadvantages

There are two different types of dental veneers, the composite resin veneer and the porcelain veneer. See the differences between them:

Resin veneerPorcelain veneerOnly 1 dental appointmentTwo or more dental appointmentsMore economicalMore expensiveNo mold neededNeeds mold and provisional adjustmentsIt is less resistant

It is more resistant and has great durability

Can stain and lose colorNever changes colorIt cannot be repaired and must be replaced if it is damagedCan be repairedIt has more possibility of exitIt is more fixed and does not come out easilyPrice: From R $ 200 to R $ 700 each facet of resinPrice: from R $ 1,400 to R $ 2 thousand each facet of porcelain

Before applying the facets to the teeth, the dentist can indicate appointments to repair damaged teeth by eliminating cavities, tartar and improving the alignment of teeth through the use of orthodontic appliances, for example. However, in people who have a good dental occlusion, when the teeth are well aligned and when there are no factors to be solved before applying the veneers, the dentist can perform the application of the resin veneers in just one consultation.

If the person chooses porcelain veneers, at least 2 or 3 consultations may be necessary just to prepare the veneers, which can make the total procedure a little more expensive. However, porcelain veneers are much more durable, which may be better in the long run.

Who should not put

This procedure is contraindicated when the dentist sees that the person does not have good oral hygiene and is at high risk of cavities and also in the following cases:

• When the teeth are weak and devitalized and can fall;
• When there is dental malocclusion, which occurs when the teeth of the upper dental arch do not all touch the lower teeth;
• When there are overlapping teeth;
• When there is a decrease in dental enamel, due to factors such as the use of sodium bicarbonate in an intense and exaggerated way to clean or try to whiten teeth at home.

In addition, it is also not recommended that people who have teeth grinding at night, a conduction called bruxism, and also those who have bad habits such as biting nails or pencils and pens put on dental contact lenses.

Care to keep the smile beautiful

After placing the veneers on the teeth, with a beautiful, clear and aligned smile, some care must be taken to avoid the risk of damaging the veneers. Some important precautions are:

• Brush your teeth upon waking up, after meals and before going to sleep every day;
• Use mouthwash after each brushing;
• Pass the dental floss, or the dental tape between your teeth before brushing, at least once a day and whenever you feel the need;
• Go to the dentist at least once a year for an evaluation consultation;
• Do not bite your nails and the tips of pencils or pens;
• If you notice if you wake up with jaw pain or a headache, go to the dentist because you may have bruxism and it is necessary to use a bite plate to sleep in order not to damage the facets. Understand this disease by clicking here.
• If you have toothache you should go to the dentist right away to assess the cause of the pain and start the appropriate treatment;
• Avoid foods that can damage or darken your teeth such as dark teas, chocolate and coffee. However, a good solution for this is to take a sip of water after consuming some of these drinks and brush your teeth after eating chocolate.

In addition, whenever you notice a change in color or the presence of cracks in the veneers, you should go to the dentist to repair the veneer, so that the tooth is not further damaged because these small cracks can allow the entry of cavities that can damage the teeth, being difficult to see due to coverage by facets.

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