Cosmetic Dentistry

As the name suggest, cosmetic dentistry refers to: -

• Any procedure aimed towards improving the appearance of teeth, gums and the jaws.
• It primarily and most commonly focuses on improvement in the color, shape, size, position and alignment of teeth which in turn can influence the overall smile and appearance of the person. 

Cosmetic Dentistry may involve the following procedure: -

1. Addition of dental material to the tooth surface commonly referred to as veneer or laminate which are bonded on to the tooth surface. It can be made of ceramic / porcelain referred to as Ceramic Laminate or of composite- referred to as Composite Veneer.

   

2. Reshaping the tooth structure and the gums referred to as: -

• * Enameloplasty.
• *Gingivoplasty respectively

  

• Changing the color of teeth without altering the shape or size of tooth referred to as Bleaching or teeth whitening.

  

• Re-positioning or Re-aligning of teeth referred to as Orthodontics / Braces / Aligners.

  

A cosmetic procedure may involve anyone one or a combination of the above procedure.

• Generally, when a client is interested in cosmetic procedure, A careful analysis is done based on the clients needs and concern for the cosmetic make over, photographs and models of teeth are made.
• A mockup is doe which serves as a valuable tool for the client to understand the treatment outcome (* conditions apply)
• A digital software tool can be used as an added adjunct to cosmetic procedures.
• Treatment options are discussed and executed as planned

Veneers /Laminates are the most common procedures in cosmetic dentistry.

Veneers are custom made ultra-thin layer of ceramic that are bonded to the teeth.

They are an easy option for closing the space, improve the shape to change color of the teeth and correcting mild malalignment of teeth.

Veneers can be of 2 types:

• Ceramic veneers – or Ceramic Laminates.
• Composite Veneers.

Ceramic Laminates: is a multi-visit procedure. It requires tooth preparation and impression to be made in the first visit. Laminates are fabricated on the model of your teeth in a lab and the prepared laminates are luted on to your teeth during subsequent visit to the dentist. It usually takes 4 -7 days to get your laminates fabricated from a reputed dental lab.

Composite Veneers: are performed in one visit. The dentist fabricates and bond the veneer directly on your tooth surface.

The decision to place ceramic Laminates or composite veneers are based on case specificity and the client’s needs.

The most beautiful faces of our Bollywood will be looking like this with no teeth. Teeth are thus the most important structure that adds beauty to your face apart from doing its other functions.

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