Aesthetic Dentistry – Özel Turkuaz Diş Polikliniği, Diş Beyazlatma, İmplant Operasyonu, Diş Beyazlatma, Turkuaz Estetik Diş Hekimliği

What is Zirconium Porcelain?

It is a product with the highest quality ever achieved in terms of aesthetics, durability, tissue compatibility and naturalness, which are the basic requirements of dentistry. In aesthetic dentistry, porcelains with metal substructure are being moved away day by day. In this system, which has all the features we want such as biological compatibility, natural appearance, aesthetics and mechanical resistance, zirconium, a white alloy, is used as the infrastructure instead of metal. We safely prefer zirconium-based porcelains because they are aesthetic enough to be used on front teeth and are durable enough to be used on back teeth. These systems increase people’s quality of life.

Where are Zirconium Teeth Used?

In cases of advanced discoloration (antibiotics, fluoride, etc.) that do not yield results with methods such as whitening,
In hereditary structure colorations,
In people whose teeth have been previously cut,
In joining separated teeth (diastema closure),
In people who have a metal-supported bridge – crown (covering) in their mouth,
In the correction of broken teeth,
In the correction of old fillings whose color and structure are damaged,
In the correction of crooked and crooked teeth (as an orthodontic treatment alternative),
It is used in teeth with excessive material loss that cannot be filled.

What is the Difference of Zirconium Dental Coatings?

With its insulating feature, hot and cold sensitivity does not develop.
Since zirconium transmits light, it creates an aesthetic very similar to the natural tooth structure. Even well-made metal-supported porcelains have a dullness and artificiality. For this reason, zirconium is preferred especially in front teeth.
Metal-supported porcelains give the appearance of a dark space in some lights, as if they do not exist in the mouth. Zirconium transmits all kinds of light, just like natural teeth.
Metal-supported porcelain crowns and bridges (veneers) are mechanically bonded to the tooth. Zirconium is attached to the tooth mechanically and chemically. Therefore, their retention is much higher than metal-supported ones.
Since there is no metal in its infrastructure, there will be no dark line at the crown-gum line. A more aesthetic appearance is provided.
Since porcelain surfaces will be extremely smooth, it will minimize stains and tartar formation caused by smoking and similar reasons.
It does not change color due to external factors such as coffee, tea or cigarettes.
It is a healthy material that does not cause bad taste in the mouth, gum problems and bad breath.
The pressure and bruises that occur on the gums due to previously made metal-supported porcelain crowns are completely eliminated by the application of zirconium (veneers) crowns, and an aesthetic and natural appearance is achieved.
When the gum recedes, zirconium preserves its aesthetic appearance, while metal-supported porcelain creates a bad appearance in the area where it meets the tooth.
There is no risk of allergy to some metals (nickel, etc.) used in the infrastructure in porcelains with zirconium infrastructure.
Since it is perfectly compatible with our body, it can be easily used by people who have gum disease or are prone to gum disease. It is very compatible with the gums and does not cause gum problems if oral hygiene is taken into consideration.

How Long Does Zirconium Substructured Crown – Bridge Teeth (Veneers) Take to Prepare?

In the first stage, dental preparations are made under anesthesia and measurements are taken from your teeth. Until the next stage, your dentures are made and bonded to the tooth surfaces to prevent your tooth surfaces from appearing aesthetically empty. This also prevents possible sensitivity in your teeth.

In the second stage, gum compatibility is checked with the infrastructure rehearsal prepared in the laboratory.

In the final stage, an aesthetic rehearsal is performed. Before the bonding process, the final stage is started by checking the compatibility of the models prepared in the desired tooth color and shape on your teeth and with your face in one or two sessions. On average, all these processes are completed within 7-10 days.

What is Laminate Veneer?

It is an excellent cosmetic solution for many dental disorders that negatively affect your appearance. Laminate sheet veneers are a form of treatment that aims to eliminate these problems by gluing a layer prepared from porcelain to the front surfaces of the teeth, which mainly have aesthetic problems. In most cases, they are sufficient to provide teeth with a natural beauty and a natural function, with their solid structure and undisturbed colors. You can smile confidently with laminate coatings.

These veneers made of porcelain are a thin, semi-permeable layer. They are prepared and placed on an existing tooth with perfect fit and precision. The front surface of the tooth and the inner surface of the veneer are bonded with a special resin (an adhesive intermediate). A perfect fusion is expected when the process is completed.

Are Laminates Long-Lasting? Is it durable?

Laminates can be used for years without any problems with good oral care. Because they are made of porcelain, which has superior properties than other adhesive systems (bonding). They are more resistant to staining and abrasion. To prolong their life, it is necessary to pay attention to oral care. Additionally, it is necessary to avoid bad habits such as biting very hard foods and biting nails.

What are the Advantages of Laminate Veneer?

In cases where you cannot smile confidently due to decay, wear, fracture or structural anomalies, it is possible to give your teeth a natural beauty with this method. While fillings and full veneers were previously the only solutions in such negative situations, today there are new alternatives such as laminate treatment. Advantages of this new application:

With a small intervention, a healthy and natural appearance can be achieved in a very short time.
Just opening a slot the width of a fingernail in your tooth (which may not always be necessary) is sufficient.
They are produced from sturdy, colorfast and durable materials.
It is only possible with laminate veneer to have the aesthetic features you want without damaging the natural structure of your teeth. Either no change is made on the tooth, or a more perfect result can be achieved with a small correction. In fact, the amount removed from the tooth is limited to 0.3-0.7 millimeters. Thus, there is no need to cut (reduce) any teeth.
The laboratory phase of the treatment is only 3-4 days. However, in smile design, it may take up to 3-4 weeks for your lips to adapt to your new appearance. We recommend some lip exercises and reading during this adaptation. At the end of this period, you can easily smile with your new teeth, which are completely integrated with your face and are completely unnoticeable as artificial.
If you are not satisfied with the appearance of your teeth, a copy can be obtained and a design can be made on it. In other words, we can show you the change that will occur in your teeth before any intervention is made on your teeth.
Since porcelain surfaces will be extremely smooth, it minimizes stains and tartar formation caused by smoking and similar reasons.
It does not change color due to external factors such as coffee, tea or cigarettes.
As a material, it is quite fragile. However, when it is fully bonded to the enamel, its resistance to tensile and tensile forces increases significantly. For example, it is not possible to completely remove a stuck veneer from the tooth. However, it can be removed by abrasion from the tooth surface with diamond burs.
It has high resistance to abrasion.

What is Bleaching and How is it Done?

Whitening is the process of removing discoloration in the structure of the teeth (enamel and dentin layer). There are currently two different whitening methods known. The first of these is a method that the patient can apply on his own, the stages are as follows:

The physician takes oral measurements and prepares thin rubber molds that can be placed on the teeth.
It is possible for the patient to place medication into a special mold prepared for him/her and wear this mold on the teeth to be whitened for 1-1.5 hours a day and by repeating the process for 5-7 days, the teeth can be whitened by 2-3 shades without causing any damage to their structure.

The second method is whitening performed by a physician in the clinic, which is applied as follows:

Bleaching medication is placed on the tooth by a physician who has experience in this process.
The light source is held on the relevant tooth for 20-40 minutes.
When the procedure is completed, the result is observed immediately. Rarely, slight sensitivity may be observed for a day or two.

Although both methods are effective, the choice depends on the degree of discoloration, how quickly the treatment is desired to be terminated, and the physician’s opinion.

What Causes Unwanted Stains on Teeth?

There may be many reasons for this. The most common ones are; old age, consumption of substances that stain teeth (coffee, tea, cola, cigarettes, etc.), traumas, old dentures, coatings and fillings. Antibiotics (tetracycline) or excessive fluoride consumption used during the formation of teeth can also cause discoloration in the teeth.

This may be due to the structure of the tooth, or it may be caused by staining of the tooth, antibiotics or fluoride taken during the developmental period, old age, or a blow to the tooth.

Is it safe?

Yes. According to research, teeth whitening is extremely effective and safe if done under the supervision of your dentist. Teeth and gums are not damaged in any way.

Do Teeth Return to Their Old Shape After Whitening?

Teeth will always be whiter than before. However, depending on the patients’ habits and oral care, reinforcement treatment may be required once or twice a year.

How Long Do Whitened Teeth Stay White?

Teeth whitened with different bleaching methods remain white for a few years. But this period varies from person to person. Eating and drinking habits, smoking and brushing habits affect how long teeth stay white.

It should not be forgotten that bleaching may not always provide the whiteness you want. The whitening rate depends on the tone of your teeth before the whitening process and varies from person to person. That’s why you should discuss your expectations with your dentist in advance.