DENTAL COSMETICS

LAMINATE VENEERS A beautiful smile has always been the main concern of aesthetics. Porcelain veneers are one of the most commonly used methods to provide aesthetic appearance. Although porcelain veneers can be basically defined as wafer-thin shells bonded onto the teeth, it is a process that should be done quite delicately. A Natural and Minimally Invasive Solution   Porcelain veneers can be used to improve the appearance of teeth that may be discolored and/or malformed, slightly misaligned and have spaces between them. It will be enough to make some minor arrangements on th...

ZIRCONIA CROWNS Zirconium is a strong white metal. It is used in the form of zirconia in dentistry. It is indestructible and biocompatible. When it is used as a basis for porcelain crown, because it is opaque white, it looks more natural than porcelain crowns with metal-base. It can also be used as one-layer crown material by dying it with a suitable color.  Versatile Application Zirconium coating can be applied as short bridges or single coating in the back teeth. However, in long bridges metal base bridges is preferred due to low rupture strength. Solution for Front Teeth wi...

E-MAX CROWNS   The key to have an aesthetic appearance is to imitate the natural teeth in the best way. The enamel is a translucent tissue. That’s why, in order to obtain the most natural appearance in the front teeth, ceramic crown, which has similar features to the enamel, is used. Alternative for Challenging Dental Conditions When the teeth are not suitable for applying porcelain veneer, e.g. if you have unhygienic / unaesthetic metal base porcelain crowns if your teeth are misaligned if there is severe malformation in the enamel, then the first option for...

SMILE DESIGN   Smile design can be defined as ‘art of dentistry’. The developments in digital technology and materials combined with the aesthetic view of the dentist lead to personalized smile designs. Factors and Steps for Effective Treatment Planning Many factors should be taken into consideration while planning the design. The age, gender, face shape, personality, and aesthetic expectations of the patient play an important role in planning. Firstly, gingival problems and decayed teeth (if there are any) must be treated before you start smile designing. Models of j...

In order to have a beautiful smile, it is not sufficient to have beautiful white teeth. The secondary factor on the aesthetics of the smile is the gingiva. In order to have a perfect aesthetic result, asymmetrical, uneven gingival contour height which is not harmonious with the teeth must be redesigned. This treatment is called ‘pink aesthetics’ (gingival aesthetics).    Healthy gingiva is described as pink in color, pale, surface stippling and non-bleeding. In order to perform gingival operations, firstly gingival treatment must be provided if the patient has gingival...

TEETH WHITENING One of the most common reasons why patients see a dentist is that they are not satisfied with the color of their teeth. There are various reasons for the dark color on teeth. Teeth may be stained due to colorful beverages such as tea, coffee, and tobacco and the existence of tartar are some of the causes of discoloration. This discoloration can be removed by cleaning the surface of the teeth (scaling) and polishing it with a special paste. Office Bleaching However, if the patient’s natural teeth color is dark, if there is a change in color due to use of anti...