Veneers have become a popular alternative to dental crowns. They are more affordable, less invasive, and have a faster recovery time. However, you should know that not all veneers are the same. For example, the ones made from plastic are cheaper than porcelain veneers, and they can be very brittle. They will also require more maintenance. Porcelain veneers, on the other hand, are more natural-looking and less likely to chip. However, they are more expensive and they need to be replaced every decade or so. Veneers of different materials require different techniques, like with or without essentially thinning the tooth enamel. In any case, these veneers cover the outer surface of the front teeth, the ones you uncover when you smile. Coupled with good oral hygiene, veneers represent an excellent aesthetic process to restore a smile, restore its whiteness, and its radiance. So what are the trendy
kinds of veneers? Read and find out...
1. Composite Veneers ( direct or indirect laying)
Composite veneers - or composite resin - can be installed in two ways. A direct veneer that is constructed directly at the dental clinic. In one session, the dentist prepares the facets that will restore your smile directly. However, The major drawback is the instability of the shade and the early yellowing of the composite veneers. The indirect veneer process takes place in a laboratory. They are made by a master craftsman in dental prosthesis and are custom designed. This means that the cosmetic dentist molds your teeth in order to then apply
veneers designed specifically for your mouth and the smile you want to wear, in terms of shape, size, and shade of teeth.
2. Microthin Veneers
As their name suggests, microthin veneers are extremely thin: their thickness is generally between 0.3 and 0.2 mm. Thanks to the many technological advances made in this field, your smile specialist is now able to offer you this new generation and high-quality facets, in terms of their resistance and their aesthetic appearance. They are the result of more than 30 years of research on dental veneers. Usually, depending on the condition or color of your teeth, it may be necessary to thin your teeth to hide the coloring or to change the shape or position of your teeth. With a very low ceramic thickness, it is now possible to bond the veneers without any intervention on the teeth. They represent an excellent solution to find a radiant and tailor-made smile. What's more, the process is reversible since the teeth have not been modified.
3. Lumineers
Existing for about 30 years, Lumineers brand is made in the United States, they first made a reputation in a TV series of the 90s. On the screen, the stars displayed smiles with very aligned teeth and opaque white. These veneers are made of ceramic and are as thin as contact lenses. In fact, due to their thickness, they fall into the category of so-called skin veneers. Lumineers veneers require a manufacturing time of 4 weeks after taking a dental impression.
4. DUO PCH
These are prefabricated veneers that come in different sizes. they are applied by your dentist using composite glue that will adjust the shade of your veneers. These "ready-to-wear veneers" allow you to have a white smile at a lower cost but not necessarily natural and rather opaque. They are chosen in a box according to the size of your teeth. They come in 3 sizes and 3 tooth shapes. and they can hide stained and worn teeth.
5. E-max
E-Max veneers are very strong and resistant, besides, they are ranked as the most esthetic veneers that are harmonious with your smile. E-Max or Celtra veneers are made of a material that allows natural results in terms of color, and lasting results in terms of resistance. Due to their fineness, there is no need for prior dental preparation of the tooth in most cases. Therefore, this technique is completely painless and allows you to have stainless teeth and an astonishing smile for a long-lasting result. Are you wondering what type of facets you should turn to? Always ask the experts. Visit a dental center that you trust so they advise you and guide you towards the solution that is best suited to you. According to the degree of restoration to be undertaken on your smile and your budget, the choice is made between different techniques. It is an investment in time, it is important to make a wise choice so as not to make a mistake. Your smile corresponds to the image you want to convey. The work carried out on a veneer makes it possible to distinguish the quality and the smoothness of each tooth according to your personality from the texture and the luminosity of your skin to the harmony with the shape of your face. Your smile is your signature, take care of it.
