Aesthetics have always been an important facet in all fields, but even more so in dentistry since the face is by far the most visible part of any person. The smile for its part is sacred, it must be beautiful, immaculate, teeth well aligned and of equal size, in short, it must be glamorous.
A true science has been developed in dental aesthetics in order to be able to provide all the treatments necessary to make the smiles of patients more beautiful, imbued with sophisticated charm, self-confidence and sensuality, giving them a harmonious brilliant shine. and aesthetic.
WHY HAVE DENTAL AESTHETICS?
Nothing is sadder, depressing and stressful than having to avoid smiling or always hiding your smile with your hand, and that’s not to mention chewing and digestion problems caused by diseased teeth or a lack of teeth. This is why many patients desire an aesthetic treatment of their smile.
REASONS FOR PROCESSING
- Missing teeth
- Broken, chipped teeth
- Worn, damaged teeth
- Weak teeth
- Spaces between teeth
- Tooth color and shape
- Tooth strengthening
- Tooth alignment/symmetry
RESULTS OBTAINED
- regular white teeth
- Reinforced teeth
- Healthy teeth
- Aesthetic teeth
- Self esteem
- Self-confidence
- Excellent morale
- Bright smile
THE CAUSES OF MISSING TEETH AND BAD TEETH
There are many reasons for bad teeth and the lack of some or all teeth in so many people.
WHERE DOES THIS COME FROM?
- Diseases: heart problems, diabetes and periodontal diseases.
- Old age: age makes teeth weak, they break, lose their luster and turn yellow.
- Attacks or accidents: damage or cause teeth to fall out.
- Poor hygiene: unmaintained teeth deteriorate quickly.
DENTAL VENEERS
Dental veneers are another method used for dental aesthetics. Unlike crowns, which cover the entire tooth, veneers only cover the front and visible part of the teeth. Go to the page dedicated to this subject to learn more.
THE CROWNS
A third method for perfect dental aesthetics is the crown (fixed prosthesis for one tooth). It is a cap sealed on the tooth to embellish it, protect it or restore it. A crown completely covers a tooth.
The objective is to hide imperfections in the teeth (broken, deteriorated, eroded or decayed teeth, and of course missing teeth. Crowns do not only have an aesthetic role, they notably make it possible to strengthen teeth that are weakened or devitalized.
To be able to take into account the installation of a crown it is absolutely necessary that the dental root is stable, healthy and usable, because in many cases it is necessary to set up a pivot fixed in the root to be able to install the crown on it. The difference between the crown and the veneer is that the latter covers only the visible front part of the tooth, while the crown covers it completely.
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR CROWNS
- Any diseased or decayed tooth should be treated before a crown is placed.
- Any gum disease should be cured before a crown is placed
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CROWNS
- The ceramic crown with base in an alloy of metals
- The ceramic crown
- The golden crown, which is hardly used anymore today
THE CERAMIC AND METAL CROWN
The ceramic and metal crown is made of two materials: dental ceramic (also called porcelain) and an alloy of metals. This will form the base of the prosthesis, its skeleton, which will be covered with ceramic.
INSTALLATION OF THE CERAMIC-METALLIC CROWN:
- During the first appointment, Dr. Maarek will first prepare the tooth for which the crown is made. He does this under local anesthesia if necessary by reducing the tooth to remove a thin layer of it to make room for the crown which will be fixed on it.
- Then Dr. Maarek will take the impressions of the prepared tooth and then transfer it to the laboratory where the prosthetist will manufacture the metal skeleton, then cover it with very thin layers of ceramic.
- Once the crown model is made, Dr. Maarek checks that it adapts perfectly to the patient’s dentition, by comparing the shape and color of the dentition with the prosthesis. If all goes well, he will then transfer it to the laboratory where the prosthetist will manufacture the metal skeleton, then cover it with very thin layers of ceramic.
During the manufacturing time in the laboratory, a temporary acrylic crown will be placed on the prepared tooth. - During the second appointment, when the crown is ready and has returned from the laboratory, Dr. Maarek will stick it on the patient’s tooth.
- The greatest advantage of ceramic crowns is that they are the prostheses whose shades and translucency are closest to those of natural teeth.