Porcelain Teeth

Porcelain teeth is one of the cosmetic and protective procedures applied to treat problems in the teeth. It is especially preferred by people with aesthetic concerns.

It is possible to improve oral and dental health, which is deteriorated due to different reasons, with different types of treatments. Porcelain teeth offer a privileged and natural smile among other options.

Porcelain teeth are applied for discolored, crooked, gaping teeth. It gives the tooth a unique appearance.

 

How Is Porcelain Teeth Made?

In the consultation between the surgeon and the patient, type of the porcelain teeth are preferred. First, the patient's teeth are cleaned. With a traditional method, measurements of the mouth are made and a mouth mold is taken. In order for fitting the mold into the patient's mouth, thinning is applied on the teeth and must be waited for a few days. Permanent teeth are attached to the crown of the tooth.

Porcelain teeth can be applied with or without metal support. When the patient makes her/his choice, the dentist also makes the application plan. If there is no need for an extra treatment on the gums, porcelain teeth treatment can be completed in a few sessions within 1 week. Usually 3 to 4 days can be expected for the make a single porcelain tooth. If all teeth are porcelain, this period may extend up to 10 days. This period may vary according to the dentist's practice and laboratory where is the tooth prepared.

 

How Is Porcelain Teeth Fitted?

Each of the porcelain teeth is adhered to the front surface with a special dental cement. Meanwhile, a blue light also helps to strengthen the adhesive effect. After all teeth are placed, cleaning and fixing processes are performed. Porcelain teeth can be worn individually and can also be used as a fixed or removable prosthesis.

 

Advantages of Porcelain Teeth

Porcelain teeth are often preferred by people with aesthetic concerns due to their light transmittance. It is proper for the face of the person, and it's natural. It is also possible to perform functions such as chewing and speaking comfortably. In terms of color, it is close to the natural tooth color.

 

How to Care for Porcelain Teeth?

During the application of porcelain teeth, the mouth is anesthetized. After the anesthesia wears off, the person can return to daily life. It is normal to feel some hardness in the first days. It usually goes away on its own within a few days following the process. It is very important not to chew hard objects, to avoid hard foods, to get help if there is a teeth-grinding problem, and to pay attention while exercising.

 

What Are the Types of Porcelain Teeth?

  • There are several different types of porcelain teeth.
  • Porcelain veneer with metal infrastructure
  • Full porcelain/ceramic veneer
  • Porcelain tooth veneer with zirconium infrastructure
  • Porcelain laminate tooth veneer
  • Composite laminate tooth veneer

During the porcelain tooth process, the patient usually does not feel any pain or sensitivity as she/he is under anesthesia.

Yes. Even in cases where not all teeth are porcelain teeth, there is no aesthetic concern as porcelain teeth are close to the natural tooth color.

Porcelain tooth does not decay but if not properly cared for, the tooth underneath can decay. Therefore, oral and dental care is very important.

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