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Esthetics has gained popularity in recent times. Increased social interactions made people conscious of beauty. These raised beauty standards made people incline towards cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry primarily focuses on improvement in dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment, and overall smile appearance.
Let’s get into the most common procedures involved in cosmetic dentistry that are often requested by patients.
TEETH WHITENING:
Staining of teeth due to extrinsic (Ex: tobacco) or intrinsic (Ex: fluorosis) stains bring the patient to the dental office.
Mild extrinsic stains can be removed by oral prophylaxis, maintaining proper oral hygiene like using mouth wash regularly, using teeth whitening toothpaste that contain a small amount of hydrogen peroxide for a specified amount of time (consult your dentist before using).
If the stains range from moderate to severe, Bleaching (TEETH WHITENING KIT) is an option.
Teeth whitening by bleaching can be done in-office or at home.
TEETH ALIGNMENT:
A well-aligned dentition not only improves oral health but also boosts self-confidence. This immensely influences their public relations and confidence to meet people. A smile and teeth are the first features people notice when you walk into a room and are important to communication and developing relationships. Different methods to align the teeth are:
- Traditional braces
- Veneers
- Crowns
TRADITIONAL BRACES:
In traditional braces, brackets are made of steel or ceramic are bonded to individual teeth and all the brackets are bound together by a wire which controls the movement of teeth. This wire is secured to braces by the means of elastics. They are present in the mouth 24*7 and the patient should visit the orthodontist every 4 weeks. Usage of interdental brushes and regular flossing helps in the maintenance of oral hygiene. Treatment time varies from patient to patient depending on the severity of malalignment of teeth. But it may range from 1 to 3 years on average.
INVISALIGN:
It has gained popularity in recent times due to the disadvantages of traditional braces like difficulty in cleaning and flossing, compromised esthetics. Invisalign uses clear trays made of thermoplastic materials. Different trays are delivered to patients from time to time depending upon the tooth movement once every 3 months.
It is advantageous over traditional braces in few ways like:
Enhanced esthetics
Better maintenance of oral hygiene
Better patient compliance
The trays must be worn for >20 hrs. a day to achieve the best result.
VENEERS
– VENEERS are the latest sensation in dentistry. Though this concept of masking dental stains dates back to 1970’s Hollywood smiles, it recently gained popularity through social media.
– They are thin porcelain shells that are glued to teeth using resin cement.
– It either requires minimal preparation of the tooth structure or no preparation at all
Indications of veneers:
• Broken teeth
• Mildly crooked teeth
• Stained teeth (from coffee, tobacco, etc.)
• Fractured composite on anterior teeth
• For crown lengthening in case of small flat teeth
Different materials are being used for veneers in recent times. 2 of the most common materials are
E-max
Zirconia
Zirconia is a tough and brittle material. Its opaque nature is one factor that places zirconia in position 2 though it is undeniably esthetic.
On the other hand, E-max crowns are gaining popularity as they are less expensive than zirconia, with high esthetics. Its translucency is the reason for being used as the number 1 choice for restoring anterior teeth.
CROWNS:
Large caries destroys the maximum amount of tooth structure. When the defect of tooth structure is beyond restoration, a CROWN is used. It is an artificial shell that mimics the crown structure of the tooth. It can be made up of:
Metal
Ceramic
Metal- ceramic
Zirconia
E-max
– Do discuss with your dentist the appropriate option for your condition
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