Dental Veneers (Tooth Veneers)

The thickness of the veneer can vary from 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm. Despite being thin, veneers are characterized by high strength and reliability in constant use. In order to achieve quality indicators of strength and reliability, they are made of modern ceramic or composite materials. In the case of ceramics, it can be porcelain, lithium disilicate glass ceramics, zirconium dioxide. And to obtain composite layers, organic resins are used, into which glass or ceramic microparticles are introduced.

Depending on the material used for production, we distinguish between 2 types of veneers - ceramic veneers and composite veneers.

Ceramic veneers are intended for indirect microprosthetics - they are first made in the laboratory according to the individual impression of the patient's teeth, and then placed on the damaged surface.

Composite veneers are used for direct microprosthetics. Their installation means not applying the composite material directly to the surface of the damaged tooth, layer by layer.

Lumineers are ultra-thin ceramic veneers patented by the American company Cerinate. They are made exclusively in the laboratory, after which they are installed on the teeth.

In their work, dentists practice 2 ways of installing veneers - indirectly (for ceramic veneers and luminaires) and directly (for composite veneers).

The indirect method includes a series of successive steps.

• Teeth preparation.
• Choosing the color and shade of the veneer.
• Anesthesia.
• Preparation of the hard tissues of the teeth - grinding.
• Taking an impression.
• Placement of a temporary veneer.
• Making a ceramic veneer in the laboratory.
• Installation permanent microprostheses.

The direct method also includes several stages of work.

• Teeth preparation.
• Anesthesia.
• Applying composite material layer by layer , with illumination of each layer with a polymerization lamp until complete hardening.