Veneers are ceramic overlays with which you can easily achieve a beautiful and even shape of your front teeth, as well as a uniform white enamel color. I have been using such designs for more than 20 years and, of course, they are not without their drawbacks. The main disadvantage of veneers is that the teeth have to be processed under them; the thickness of the veneer sometimes reaches 1.5 millimeters. A more modern technique - lumineering - makes it possible not to grind down the teeth. However, lumineers are manufactured only in the USA using patented technology, so they are considered the most expensive microprostheses.
Ultraneers are a more affordable alternative. This is a domestic development using modern IPS E-Max ceramics, which is distinguished by exceptional aesthetic properties and high strength. This makes it possible to produce structures with a thickness of no more than 0.5 millimeters.
How are aligners better than veneers?
Maxim Arkashov, chief physician of the DenMed Dental Medicine Clinic, says:
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– Patient Anna came to us and wanted to improve her smile. Well, naturally, her first request was to make her veneers. These are ceramic onlays that are placed on your teeth, but for this the teeth need to be sharpened.
Anna, patient
: I wanted exactly them. But Maxim Vladimirovich explained that there are alternative ways to achieve a beautiful smile.
Advantages and disadvantages
One of the main advantages is the affordable cost. Componers cost significantly less than porcelain veneers or lumineers. Other advantages of these pads include:
- Good aesthetic appearance. There are many types of such onlays, so the doctor will be able to choose the most suitable tooth shade. Componers will help hide a defect both on one tooth and immediately on the dentition.
- Fast dental restoration. It only takes one visit to install the overlays. This is because the doctor does not need to take an impression and wait for the dental technician to do his work.
- Protecting enamel from external negative influences. Composite veneers are a barrier that protects teeth from temperature changes and mechanical damage. Overlays reduce the risk of developing caries several times.
- Quick repair. If the lining comes off, then it is simply replaced with a new one, which will be no different from the previous one. There is no need to wait until it is made, because the doctor does all this during the appointment.
The color of the componer must be selected under different lighting sources. This should be not only daylight and artificial light, but also ultraviolet radiation.
Vita scale for selecting color shades
The only disadvantage of such linings is that their service life has not yet been established. This is due to the fact that they began to be used only in 2011. However, it is known that their normal condition will last less than that of ceramic linings. Gradually, the color of the enamel may begin to change.
Since componeers are formed directly in the oral cavity, the doctor is limited in time. Therefore, the onlays themselves are more primitive in comparison with the ceramic ones that the dental technician works on.
Plus, ordinary veneers are not polished, but it is advisable to polish composite veneers several times a year, otherwise they will lose their original shine. Componers are polished directly in the mouth.
Do you really need veneers? Or can you still do without them?
I want a beautiful smile and not ruin my teeth with veneers!
Doctor Arkashov
: Sharpening your teeth at a young age is not the best option.
Anna
: How can I make my smile beautiful? It's either veneers or my teeth can be moved into the correct position.
Which is better to choose?
To begin with, it is worth deciding which characteristics are a priority for the patient.
But basically it all comes down to 2 points when choosing.
Veneers look more natural. Such plates are ideal for patients whose professional activities involve public speaking.
The financial situation of the patient also plays a big role in the choice between veneers and lumineers. As you know, the cost of lumineers is quite high.
Intraoral scanner ensures optical accuracy of aligners
To make the aligners, we used an intraoral scanner, which was used to take optical impressions. That is, the camera takes many pictures, which are stitched into a 3D image in a special program. And this 3D image is sent to the laboratory, bypassing transport and time losses, bypassing shrinkage and all kinds of force majeure circumstances - hypothermia of the impression masses. Accordingly, we get a more accurate, more predictable result.
Anna
: The teeth scanning took place there for 15 minutes. And a week later, at a follow-up appointment, I was able to immediately see how my teeth would move.
Doctor Arkashov
: That is, by the time we received the result from the laboratory with the final treatment plan, we had not yet done anything to our patient. The result that we get after aligners will be appreciated by the patient. And we, as a rule, allow you to look at the result of orthodontic treatment. And many patients are satisfied with it.
What are componers?
Componeers are the same as veneers, only composite material is used in their manufacture. In this case, compositors are made according to special templates in the laboratory.
During their manufacturing process, the composite is pre-polymerized using patented technology. This ensures high quality dental records. Componeers have a natural appearance and are particularly durable.
Main advantages of the products:
- relatively low cost;
- small thickness (approximately 0.3 mm).
At the same time, componers also have certain disadvantages. These include: susceptibility to cracks and chips, relatively short service life (about 7-10 years).
Star Smile aligners - a beautiful smile without damaging your teeth
Anna
: I've been wearing aligners for a year now. There are no complaints about the system. I can easily take them off, put them on, brush my teeth, and eat them. Many people don't even notice that I'm wearing anything.
Maxim Arkashov
: We simply, when we stop at this stage, patients leave satisfied and happy that they did not have their teeth drilled or spoiled the enamel of their teeth. And, accordingly, they live with their teeth in a more correct position, which in turn greatly improves the prognosis for the proper functioning of these teeth.
Anna's smile - as a result of treatment with aligners
Anna
: I am grateful to Maxim Vladimirovich that he recommended the Star Smile system to me, and we solved my problems without damaging my teeth.
In conclusion, what is the best way to straighten your teeth?
As you know, there are several methods, but the main ones are braces, aligners and veneers. In the first two cases, we are really talking about correcting the bite, and veneers are, say, only cosmetic work. But the question still remains - WHAT to choose, what braces to put on? Or stick with aligners? comparative analysis may come in handy
these methods of treating malocclusion. More than 70 parameters (!), but the material is very easy to read. And we hope it will help you make your choice.
For children
— the main methods of correcting malocclusion are plates, myofunctional trainers, functional devices and “2x4 braces.” You can read about the pros and cons of these methods HERE.
Dental procedures for a beautiful smile
Some dental problems are easier to solve with dental manipulations and procedures. This:
- return of the lost whiteness of enamel;
- restoration of tooth tissue with composite materials.
A dull or yellow tint to the enamel is often a cosmetic and easily corrected defect. Modern methods of whitening, as well as remineralization of teeth, will help to cope with it. You should agree to whitening and applications with calcium-containing compounds if the color has deteriorated due to:
- taking antibiotics or other medications;
- the appearance of fluorosis - yellow or white matte spots on tooth enamel.
Restoration with composite materials is used when it is necessary to build up a crown. The procedure is similar to simple filling and is carried out only if there is a healthy root. High-quality treatment allows you to achieve ideal anatomical similarity and whiteness without veneers or crowns.
Do you really need veneers? Or can you still do without them?
It's no secret that after installing veneers, your life and your teeth will never be the same - they will become sharpened.
You will pass the “point of no return” and spend the rest of your life thinking about how the veneers won’t come off. A lot of lifestyle restrictions await you. Or should we try to avoid such a drastic decision? Would you like to schedule a consultation with us? Star Smile specialists work in more than 70 cities of Russia and their task is to preserve your teeth, making your smile natural and beautiful without interfering with the structure of the teeth. We will help you!
Price for lumineers in Moscow
When using original products from the American company DenMat, the price for 1 tooth ranges from 30 to 60 thousand rubles. This company produces two versions of microprostheses:
- Lumineers® CERINATE;
- Lumineers® DUO.
Lumineers® CERINATE micro dentures are custom-made lumineers that are made from impressions of the patient's teeth. Their cost is on average 50,000 rubles per unit. This amount includes the cost of manufacturing and installation of microprostheses. The cost of delivery of lumineers is about 40 thousand rubles.
Note! Currently, Lumineers® CERINATE microprostheses are manufactured not only in DenMat’s own laboratory in the United States of America, but also in two other laboratories. These institutions are located in Luxembourg and Italy. No other dental laboratory in the world is authorized to manufacture thin onlays under the Lumineers® brand.
Lumineers® DUO products are not individually manufactured lumineers, but sets of ready-made microprostheses. They come in different colors and sizes. Therefore, it will not be difficult for an experienced dentist to choose a headset that ideally matches the shade of the patient’s teeth.
But it is worth remembering that the Lumineers® DUO microprostheses must be diligently “brought to mind” by a specialist. Since they will not perfectly fit the patient’s teeth in shape, you will have to grind the microprostheses with a drill for quite a long time after they are fixed.
Lumineers® DUO Lumineers are essentially a hybrid of a composite filling material and Cerinate porcelain.
In fact, they are no better than composite veneers, the cost of which is approximately 8-9 thousand rubles.
The only advantage of such microprostheses over thin veneers is the ability to fix lumineers directly on the day of visiting the dental clinic.
Installation steps with video
The procedure time depends on the number of teeth that are covered with onlays. Installation takes place in one session, but in several stages. There are 4 steps in total:
- Dental treatment and professional cleaning.
- Selection of color and shape of the composition.
- Preparation of the patient's teeth for installation of onlays (sometimes this stage is skipped).
- Fixation of composites using special material.
The difference between veneers and composites during the installation process is quite large. The creation and fixation of veneers takes much longer and will require several visits to the dentist.
