What are dental veneers?

Dental veneers are one of the most well-known treatments that unite the field of dentistry and aesthetics. This procedure serves as an alternative so that patients do not have to make the decision of a more profound treatment. Dental veneers appeared with the purpose of solving problems related to the functioning of the teeth, as well as to renew and improve the smile.
Besides solving problems related to imperfections that can be evident on the surface of the teeth, such as fractures, separated, uneven and worn teeth, dental veneers provide at the same time a perfect and healthy smile, in a natural way.

What are dental veneers for?
Dental veneers are thin veneers that can be made of ceramic or composite, which are applied under the outer part of the tooth. These veneers are generally placed on the incisors and canines, since they are the most visible teeth and where the aesthetic improvement will be most evident.
The veneers are specifically designed for each patient due to the differences and according to the needs of each patient. Their total customization allows for a perfect adaptation of the veneers to the teeth.
The materials used by dentists for this type of treatment, such as porcelain or composite, serve to imitate the natural enamel of the teeth as much as possible. Porcelain veneers are more durable and customizable, allowing the position, shape, direction and size of the tooth to be modified. As for composite veneers, they require patients to be extra careful about consuming certain beverages such as red wine, coffee and cola, since they contribute to the colouring of the veneers, causing the patient to see changes in them more quickly.

How long can dental veneers last?
It is clear that the type of material influences how long this treatment lasts, and how long dental veneers take is one of the reasons why patients choose to have them done.
Composite veneers are the ones that last the least, lasting about 5 years. However, there are porcelain veneers, this material makes the treatment last longer, going on to 10 to 15 years.
It is important to point out that the material of which the veneers are made of is not the only determining element in the duration of the treatment. The way the patient maintains his or her oral hygiene has to be adequate, which is a decisive action for the duration of the veneers.

Advantage of dental veneers
In case of any type of fracture both composite and porcelain are materials that are easily replaced by new ones. Therefore, this treatment is a very sought after procedure because it is fast and effective since the patient doesn’t have to wait for long periods of time.

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