Veneers are thin overlays, mainly made of ceramics, that are installed on the front surface of the tooth and the cutting edge. They are used to correct irregular shapes, hide chips and cracks, and eliminate excess gaps. But the most common reason why patients decide to have these miniature dentures installed is the desire to give their teeth a lighter and more even shade. Chemical whitening does not always give the desired effect and requires regular repetition, but veneers solve aesthetic problems comprehensively and for a long time.
How is the color of veneers determined?
To select the color of ceramic microprostheses, dentists use a special scale called Vita. It includes:
- 16 natural shades;
- 4 ultra-whites that practically do not exist in nature - Bleach.
Thus, you can choose the appropriate color from as many as 20 options. If the patient only needs a few restorations, the shade of the veneers should match the color of the adjacent teeth. However, if microprostheses are placed over the entire smile area, then the patient is free to choose any color he likes, based on his ideas about beauty and the doctor’s recommendations.
Naturally colored veneers according to the Vita scale are presented in the form of four blocks in accordance with the enamel undertone:
- A - red-brown;
- B - yellow-red;
- C - gray;
- D - gray-red.
There is no need to be alarmed: such a classification does not mean that the selected sample will be red or gray. Only a specialist will see the difference between the tone of ceramic veneers; for patients, they look approximately the same - like ordinary natural teeth.
Each of the four blocks contains four shades, grouped by brightness: from the lightest to the darkest. They are designated by the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4. Accordingly, all tooth colors on the Vita scale have their own alphabetic and digital number - for example, a2 or b1.
Cost of caries treatment
The cost of caries treatment depends directly on the degree of tooth damage (superficial, medium or deep caries), as well as the selected material for filling the tooth. We offer our clients imported seals of various prices - however, they all have high quality and performance characteristics, as well as aesthetics.
The best way to combat caries is through prevention: maintaining oral hygiene, regular dental checkups, and professional cleaning. If it was not possible to save the teeth, treatment should begin at the initial stage of the disease - in this case, you can avoid unpleasant drilling and limit yourself to minimally invasive tooth preparation techniques.
1 According to WHO - the world health organization. 2 Makeeva I.M. Complications of caries in the version of the International Classification of Diseases. Endodontics today, 2009. 3 Borovsky E.V. Clinical endodontics, 1999.
The most popular colors of ceramic veneers
The standard for a beautiful smile is straight, light teeth that look natural. Aesthetic dentistry helps to achieve exactly this effect, so it is not surprising that the most popular shades on the Vita scale are considered to be the first numbers in tones A and B.
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Patients who want natural veneers are most often attracted to color a1 (photo). This is a light pearl shade, close in brightness to the Bleach range, but without artificial whiteness. This color is refreshing and, without exaggeration, rejuvenating, because, as we know, in our youth our teeth look much whiter.
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The color of A2 teeth is a little darker, but only a doctor can distinguish such veneers from natural teeth - those around you will be sure that your smile is so naturally beautiful.
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Another favorite tooth color for many is b1. It's just as light and bright as a1, but has a different tonality that will be preferable for certain skin tones.
Stages of caries treatment
On average, caries treatment takes about 40-60 minutes: anesthesia begins to take effect within 5-10 minutes, 20-30 minutes are required to remove the carious cavity and install a filling, and the same amount to polish and adjust the filling to the anatomical shape of the tooth.
Diagnosis of caries
The doctor examines the teeth and oral cavity to determine what stage of development the disease is at and, if necessary, takes an X-ray of the tooth. This will help to understand how extensively the tooth is damaged inside and whether there are any complications - for example, in the form of pulpitis, cysts, granulomas.
Quite often, the degree of development of the carious process is determined by drilling the tooth - upon examination, the doctor may diagnose “medium caries,” but in fact the lesion has penetrated deep inside the tooth and “deep caries” will have to be treated. That is why, before starting treatment, the estimated cost of treatment is discussed.
Anesthesia for the treatment of caries
Today, it is possible to treat teeth, and especially to remove caries, absolutely without pain. Traditionally, infiltration anesthesia or “freezing” is used. An injection of the drug is administered into the area of the operation - the nerve endings are stopped for 1.5-2 hours, which allows for completely painless treatment of even 2-3 teeth located in the same area. Patients may also be offered superficial anesthesia - a special gel that is applied to the gums and numbs the injection site.
Modern anesthetics do not contain lidocaine, to which many patients have allergic reactions, so today the range of anesthesia applications has expanded significantly.
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Svetlana Aleksandrovna With words of gratitude for the careful and painless treatment!
Nadezhda Borisovna Thank you for a job well done!
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- "Great! I am very grateful to the doctor!”
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Removal of caries
A drill is traditionally used to remove carious formations. Using burs of various sizes, the cavity inside the tooth is cleaned of pathological tissues. Next, an antiseptic treatment of the inner surface is carried out, and a special insulating gasket is laid.
In our clinic, patients can undergo caries treatment without a drill - using laser, ozone therapy or ultrasound. Removal of inflamed areas is carried out mainly in the initial stages. The use of modern equipment makes it possible to increase the efficiency of cleaning carious cavities, while causing virtually no damage to healthy tissue.
Patient history
“I was treated at the Smile-at-Once clinic. I really liked the approach, professionalism, and also the fact that they specifically pointed out my problems to me, did not prove anything, and always supported and explained. I liked it all very much!"
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Tooth filling
This is the final stage of treatment. When the tooth is free of caries, it is filled. The most advanced fillings at the moment are composite “light” fillings, hardening under the influence of an ultraviolet lamp. They serve for a long time, do not shrink over time, practically do not change their shade and have a very affordable price.
Read detailed instructions on how to care for your teeth after treating caries and installing a filling >>>
Expert opinion
Elena Vladimirovna Orlova Dentist-therapist, endodontist Work experience 32+
“Our clinic’s specialists pay great attention to fitting and polishing the installed filling. It must exactly repeat the anatomical shape of the tooth and be comfortable and convenient for the patient. That is why we urge our clients not to rush to complete treatment, but be sure to inform the dentist that the filling is in the way and does not allow the jaws to close completely.”
Complications after caries treatment
After filling a tooth, patients usually complain of slight pain when pressing on the tooth, pain when biting, and increased sensitivity. All these are normal consequences that are caused by irritation of dentin during drilling of carious formations and shrinkage of the filling material. Such sensations go away on their own within a few days.
In our Smile-at-Once clinic, patients are given a mandatory guarantee for the services provided - as a rule, for caries treatment it is 6-12 months. However, the doctor can warn the patient about possible risks during treatment - for example, if the dental nerve is located close, unpleasant pain may occur after treatment; If the drilled tooth cavity is too large, the filling may not last long. In such situations, the patient can return to the clinic for treatment under warranty.
Complications after treatment include the re-development of caries under the filling, the spread of infection deep into the tooth (pulpitis, periodontitis, gumboil or tumors develop3) and even inflammation of the jaw bone. However, after professional treatment of caries, such complications do not arise. In our clinic, operations are performed by experienced dental therapists who have extensive experience working even in difficult clinical situations, which minimizes the risk of errors when removing caries.
Bleach teeth color - Hollywood smile
No matter how much natural beauty is valued, many patients dream of a dazzling white smile, like that of movie stars. For such cases, the Vita palette includes four snow-white shades “Bleach”, which do not exist in nature.
Bleach 1 and Bleach 2 are bright white enamel with virtually no yellow pigment. Such shades are associated with shockingness and can only look good on stage, in the spotlight and against the backdrop of bright makeup. In shades Bleach 3 and Bleach 4 a small percentage of yellow pigment appears, but they still remain outside the natural palette.
The bleach color of ceramic veneers looks more appropriate on dark skin. Those with Northern European appearance are better off giving preference to natural shades a1 and b1 - they are just as light, but look more organic.
Amazing white
Amazing White is a professional teeth whitening system with an Apoza Pluslit LED lamp (USA). It emits cold light and does not heat the tissue, so side effects such as pulpitis are excluded. Used with a gel based on hydrogen peroxide, in which, under the influence of a lamp, atomic (active) oxygen is released, which has a pronounced reactivity. This is a safe oxidizing agent that effectively removes biologically active contaminants and cleanses the enamel of toxic bacteria.
Advantages
- Whitening in one session (color change up to 10 shades).
- Removing persistent pigmentation from enamel and deep layers.
- Teeth acquire a natural tone, without an artificial bright white “tiled” color.
Flaws
- Teeth with fillings cannot be whitened.
- There may be a short-term increase in tooth sensitivity.
Whitening stages
- Determination of enamel color.
- Application of gel.
- Clinical whitening using a lamp, stage duration – 15 minutes.
- Removing the gel, reapplying, whitening for 15 minutes (second stage).
- The third stage is similar to the second. The session consists of 3 stages and takes approx. 60 min.
Colors of Emax ceramic veneers
Emax glass-ceramic microprostheses differ from conventional ceramic veneers in their manufacturing technology. Accordingly, for overlays of this type there is a separate color scale - Vita 3D-Master. Here, not two, but three color selection options are used.
- Brightness - from 1 to 5.
- The tonality is L (more yellow) and R (more red).
- Saturation - from M1 to M3.
To determine the shade of the future veneer, the doctor first determines its brightness, moving from the darkest to the lightest, then selects the intensity level M and, lastly, the tonality L or R. The color codes of the Vita 3D-Master palette consist of three symbols - for example, 3M2 .
What color of veneers should I choose?
A doctor will help you find the right shade for your restorations, ideally together with a dental technician.
If it is necessary to restore the aesthetics of individual teeth, the color of the onlays is selected in accordance with the shade of the “neighbors”. Before getting veneers, you may be recommended a whitening procedure to make your teeth 1-2 shades whiter and choose lighter veneers. Using a palette, the doctor determines the color of each restoration separately, since the central incisors, lateral incisors and canines naturally have different colors and degrees of brightness.
If we are talking about installing veneers on all teeth, then certain rules apply for choosing a shade.
Home whitening
In this case, the person wears mouth guards made by a specialist and filled with whitening gel. The result of such a procedure at home is much weaker due to the low concentration of bleaching substances. There are also many different products on sale for lightening enamel: whitening strips, pencils, etc. But their use is fraught with great risk: at best, it will not bring results, and at worst, it will harm the teeth.
