Dental Treatments

WHAT IS DENTAL AESTHETICS?

Dental aesthetics stands out as a branch that aims to provide aesthetics and health in teeth together. The most striking areas of the human face are the mouth and teeth. This is the main reason why many people care so much about the aesthetic appearance of their teeth. Teeth that are cracked, worn, damaged or yellowed over time not only make the daily life of individuals difficult, but also cause an aesthetically inappropriate appearance. In addition, as a result of this image, it is possible for the individual to experience psychological disorders such as self-dislike and lack of self-confidence. Furthermore, an unhealthy and damaged tooth structure can even deteriorate the speaking abilities of the individuals.

At this point, dental aesthetic treatments are presented as a solution to all these problems. With various kinds of dental aesthetic treatments in practice, it has become possible for the teeth to have a healthy and natural appearance. With dental aesthetic treatments, it is aimed for individuals to have a healthy and natural smile. Today, with the development of medical technologies, many dental aesthetic treatments have become effortless. It has also become accessible to people from all walks of life.

What are the Dental Aesthetics Treatment Methods?

Today, aesthetic dentistry offers many options to make our teeth look beautiful and allow us to smile comfortably. Minimal treatment for the correctly detected problem can provide maximum efficiency in terms of aesthetics.

Porcelain Fillings

In the porcelain filling method, porcelain filling material is adhered to replace the minerals lost in the tooth with a technique called bonding. Thus, materials called porcelain inlays or onlays are placed in place of the material lost due to decay or erosion. The application of this method is carried out using a computer technique called Cad-Cam in dentistry.

Porcelain Laminated

Poselen laminates are leaf ceramics that are applied to the tooth surface with abrasions only on the enamel layer on the tooth surface or without any abrasion in some conditions. These laminates are placed on the teeth with the help of a specially produced adhesive. Thus, efficient results are obtained in terms of both treatment and aesthetics. Although these materials are sensitive to all kinds of breakage before bonding, they become perfectly solid and durable after being applied to the tooth.

Zirconium Crowns

It is the light transmittance that enables the teeth to gain their natural appearance. When metal – ceramic crowns are used, light refraction occurs due to the metal in the infrastructure and this gives the teeth a matte appearance. Thanks to the zirconium crowns, whose light transmittance is close to the natural teeth, the teeth get rid of the artificial appearance. Metal-supported porcelains can cause a dark line to appear on the gums in time. The zirconium tooth, which maintains its integrity with the gingiva for many years, offers the opportunity to achieve a more natural appearance.

Bonding

Bonding is a technique used to repair fractures and cracks in the teeth or to change the shape and color of the anterior teeth. Bonding is more effective on small areas. The reason for this is that larger areas can be broken more easily.

Inlay-Onlay Fillings or White Composite Fillings

Dark metal amalgam fillings wear out over time. This requires replacement. In addition, they can cause the tooth to split by cracking. The fillings are very compatible with natural teeth in terms of color, which makes them almost indistinguishable. They are also stronger and longer lasting than silver fillings.

Aesthetic dentistry service can be obtained in the following cases:

1. If you have irregularities and/or crowding in your teeth.
2. If your front teeth have asymmetry in shape and size.
3. If you have a gap (diastema) between your front teeth that negatively affects your speech.
4. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of previous procedures such as fillings, bridges or crowns or how they look is far from natural.
5. If the color of your teeth does not please you.
6. If you feel the need to cover your mouth with your hand while laughing in public.
7. If you feel the need to close your mouth while taking a photo.

What is Considered for Dental Aesthetics?

In dental aesthetic applications, the facial line is examined in the first stage to determine which geometric shape it resembles due to the fact that the facial features of the individual play a decisive role in determining the form of the tooth. Anatomically, the male and female faces are different from each other. Men’s facial features are sharper and more open. Women’s facial features differ from those of men in terms of forehead, nose and chin ratio. Such differences should be carefully examined during the aesthetic design.

The most important points to be considered while performing dental aesthetic design are:

• Age
• Gender
• Facial features
• The order and colors of the teeth
• Smile symmetry
• Gums
• Lips

WHAT IS HOLLYWOD SMILE?

A healthy and aesthetically compatible smile makes people more remarkable in social life. However, in some cases, it may not be easy to have this appearance due to the genetic structure of the teeth and deformities that develop over the years. With the Hollywood smile application, it has become possible to eliminate such problems. Thanks to this treatment method, individuals can achieve the smile they desire in a very short time.

Today, white teeth are not the only factor that determines a perfect smile. In addition to the color of teeth; health of teeth and gums, proportionality of teeth and tooth-lip harmony are also important factors that determine a perfect smile. Hollywood smile application aimed to realize the most suitable smile design for the individual by considering all these criteria.

Which Treatment Methods Are Used in Hollywood Smile Application?

Implant Treatment: In order to restore the natural and healthy structure of the teeth, unhealthy teeth that prevent aesthetic appearance are fixed with implant treatment.

Porcelain Veneer: Porcelain veneer is performed by etching a certain part on the surface of the existing teeth. This leaf porcelain treatment is mostly used to eliminate this unaesthetic appearance of crooked, broken, yellowed teeth. In application, there is minimal interference with the tooth structure. This ensures that the structure of the tooth is not damaged. Since porcelain veneer has light transmittance, it is possible to achieve a natural tooth appearance.

Teeth whitening: Undoubtedly, one of the most important elements that provides a perfect smile is white teeth. This makes the teeth whitening process one of the most important applications of Hollywood smile. Teeth whitening can be done at home or in the clinic, if needed.

How Is A Perfect Look Possible?

With Hollywood smile, which is an application area where dentistry meets art, your smile can become perfect. A perfect smile may be all you need to achieve a unique look. Say hello to Hollywood smile for the perfect look.

WHAT IS IMPLANT TREATMENT?

Tooth loss is a very common problem that anyone can experience due to various reasons. Implant treatment is one of the most preferred treatment methods by patients who experience such disorders.

In implant treatment, artificial tooth roots are placed in the jawbone in order to give function to the missing teeth and to achieve an aesthetically beautiful appearance. Implants that are compatible with tissues are extremely durable. Implants are very comfortable to use and provide a beautiful appearance. It is also very difficult to feel their presence in the mouth.

How Is Implant Treatment Performed?

Before proceeding to the implant treatment, intraoral analyzes are performed and the discomforts in the teeth and gums are eliminated due to the fact that it is not possible to apply a surgical implant to a diseased area.

Implant treatment can only be performed at a certain bone level. If the bone level is not suitable, advanced surgical methods are used to thicken the jawbone and different materials such as synthetic bone powders are used. Thus, the weak bone area is strengthened.

Anyone, whose bone development is completed can receive implant treatment. By taking the necessary prophylactic measures, people with chronic systemic diseases such as heart, blood pressure and diabetes can also receive implant treatment. However, for people with chronic diseases, consultation with doctor before the treatment is required.

Although it depends on the bone and jaw structure of the patient, implants are generally placed in a very short time. After placement, it takes typically 3 months for the implant to adapt to the mouth. After this period, the production of prosthetic teeth begins.

With the advances in technology, in some conditions, prosthesis can be made right after the implants are inserted. This gives patients the opportunity to leave the clinic with their teeth on the same day as the application, without ever being toothless.

Implant treatment has some advantages over other treatments:

• Implant treatments are able to focus solely to the missing portion of teeth without carrying out any intervention to the patient’s healthy teeth.
• As long as the oral hygiene is sustained, implants can remain in the patients’ mouth for their entire life.
• The patient regains the chewing function lost due to missing teeth.
• Implants can be used like real teeth.

How Should Oral Care and Hygiene Be After Implant Treatment?

Increasing the success rate in implant treatment and prolonging the life of the implant is possible if the doctor’s recommendations are followed, necessary controls are made, and smoking and alcohol uses are reduced. Before and after the implant treatment, some rules must be followed. Providing oral and dental hygiene and protecting oral and dental health are among the most important of these rules.

Oral care is of great importance, especially during the first 48 hours after the application. In this process, it is necessary to stay away from the activities that would put pressure on the implants, keep the intraoral pressure in balance, not to rinse the mouth for 1 day and perform the spitting out by gently expelling rather than sucking it.

WHAT IS LAMINATE VENEER?

Laminate veneer, also known as leaf porcelain, is a common teeth whitening technique. This method, which is used to provide an aesthetic appearance to the teeth, is also frequently preferred in the field of dental health. The name of Laminate veneer techniques  is originated from plates with the thickness of artificial nails used in the process

The teeth in the human mouth are susceptible to yellowing and are quite sensitive. Eating and drinking habits in daily life, as well as genetic factors, cause health loss in teeth and their yellowing. Laminate veneer has become one of today’s most popular dental aesthetics and whitening methods, accessible to anyone who wants to have healthy and white-looking teeth.

How is Laminate Veneer Applied?

Before the laminate veneer application, the most suitable plates for patient are determined by examining the teeth structure. Then, a very thin layer is taken from the tooth surface and pre-prepared plates are attached here. Since a special substance is used as an adhesive, it is not possible for the veneers to fall off from the tooth surface. After the application, there is no obstacle for a confident smile.

In How Many Stages Laminate Veneer is Applied?

Before the laminate veneer process is performed, the teeth surface must be prepared for application. For this, the teeth must be measured and cleaned.

Subsequently, the doctor adheres the plates prepared in accordance with the tooth structure to the tooth surface using an adhesive intermediate. 2-3 sessions may be sufficient for all these procedures.

For laminate veneer process, plates whose raw material is porcelain are used. These plates are produced with a special technique and they are very resistant to abrasion and staining. With regular and correct oral care, the life of these plates can be kept quite long. Oral and dental care is an area to be careful for eveyone but people who are exposed to laminate veneer need to be even more careful in this regard.

Laminate veneer treatment is mostly preferred in the following cases:

• When the front or back teeth are cracked, broken,
• To achieve permanent teeth whiteness,
• To correct the distortions and disorders in the teeth,
• To fill the spaces between teeth,
• For aesthetic teeth design.

There are also some cases where leaf porcelain treatment is not possible:

• anterior lower jaw,
• Not enough enamel on the tooth,
• Reverse closure of teeth in the jaw,
• Discomforts such as clenching and grinding of teeth during sleep.

What Should Be Considered After Laminate Veneer Treatment?

Laminated veneer, which has a solid structure, is very long-lasting. However, in order for the coatings not to wear out and to have a longer life, the following points should be considered after the treatment:

• Visiting the dentist for examination regularly
• Brushing and flossing the teeth regularly
• Avoid consuming hard and crusty foods.

WHAT IS VEENER CROWN?

Damaged and missing teeth are renewed with veener crown, which is one of the fixed prosthesis applications. With this long used treatment method, it is aimed to protect the health and naturalness of the teeth for life. With Veener crown application, it is possible to repair the damaged teeth structure in conditions where dental tissue is lost and other dental treatment methods are insufficient.

What Does Veneer Crown Mean?

The literal meaning of the word veneer is “thin coating of a surface”. Veener crown, which is used in dental treatments, means “ceramic or porcelain coated metal supported crown”.

The commonly used veneer crown techniques are:

• Full Veneer: In this process, all visible surfaces in the mouth are covered with porcelain. Another known name of the tecnique is metal-supported porcelain.
• Half Veneer: In this process, aesthetic materials are attached to the front of classical metal veneers. It is not very popular nowadays.
• Laminate Veneer: In this process, the front surface of the teeth is covered with thin porcelain shells. It is a very popular application today as it gives a very aesthetic appearance to the teeth.

Developing technology has made it possible to use many materials for the construction of the crown used in dentistry. These materials are:

• Metal Crowns
• Jaket Crowns
• Metal Backed Porcelain Veneer Crown
• Metal Unsupported Full Ceramic Crown
• Zirconium Backed Porcelain Veneer Crown

Veneer crown is preferred not only for health but also for aesthetic concerns. Saving damaged teeth that cannot be treated, preventing the damage and erosion of the teeth over time, increasing the aesthetic appearance of the smile, and preventing gum diseases are among the most important reasons of this preference.

The more patients take care of their veneers, the longer the life of veneer crowns would be. After the application, maximum attention should be paid to the care and cleaning of the teeth. The life of veneer crowns in a healthy mouth is 10-15 years. However, during this time, the patient should definitely see the dentist once a year.