Aesthetic Dentistry

What is Aesthetic Dentistry?

Aesthetic dentistry is a sub-branch of dentistry that deals with all aesthetic processes in teeth. It consists of treatment methods that focus on aesthetic problems rather than medical problems in your teeth and are designed to solve these problems. Aesthetic dentistry treatments play a very important role in gaining self-confidence and spiritually healing the patient.

Zirconium, which is an extremely strong material, is a durable material used not only in the tooth forehead but also in many areas. Since it is white in color and translucent, it transmits light and the difference between normal teeth is not easily discernible. If taken care of well, tea does not turn yellow due to external factors such as coffee and cigarettes and can maintain its whiteness for a long time. Zirconium is a biocompatible material. There is no harm to the body and the treatment can generally be completed in a short time.

In porcelain laminates, it is important to use appropriate indications, porcelain and materials. In addition, it is important that an experienced physician makes the application. With the patient’s attention to oral hygiene and regular controls, it can be used for many years as on the first day.

To Whom Can Porcelain Laminates Be Applied?

It can be applied to almost everyone except people with parafunctional habits such as teeth grinding, excessive jaw disorders and tooth destruction.

Caring for crowns is no different than caring for natural teeth. Regular brushing, flossing, mouthwash, mouth shower, regular dental calculus and plaque cleaning will prolong their durability.

How Long Do Coatings Last?

The durability and duration of use of the crowns depend on the quality of production and the oral hygiene of the patient. A patient with good oral hygiene can use a ceramic crown prepared with quality materials according to scientific rules for 10-20 years.

Dental spa is the general care of the mouth and teeth, in a way, it is a refreshing process. In this process; dental calculus cleaning, gum care and plaque cleaning and whitening applications are performed.

What is Aesthetic Filling (Bonding, Composite Filling)?

Aesthetic fillings can restore worn, chipped, or otherwise damaged teeth. A permanent and natural appearance is obtained by correcting the shapes and colors of the teeth by using white aesthetic dental fillings. If necessary, aesthetic restoration can also be done to equalize the tooth ratios and remove the gaps between them. It can be used as a treatment method for the anterior teeth of patients with significant cavities (diestema), which they often experience discomfort in their daily lives. Aesthetic fillings generally serve to change the color and shape of the teeth.

While amalgam fillings are used for decayed teeth, the usage area of ​​aesthetic fillings is wider. The composite filling material used in aesthetic fillings offers a closer look to the natural color of the tooth. Aesthetic fillings can also be used to fill broken teeth and interdental spaces. As a result, composite fillings provide a more aesthetic appearance to the patient.

In addition, composite filling materials are healthier than amalgam filling materials containing mercury.

Inlays and Onlays are a solution between fillings and crowns. It is an aesthetic treatment method applied to teeth that do not have enough dental tissue to be filled or that have not been damaged enough to be covered. Inley and Onley dental restorations differ in the area they cover. Inlays are more like fillings, but they are located between the cusps (tubercles) on the chewing surface of the teeth. Onlay, on the other hand, is made to cover one or more mounds.

Complete (total) dentures Complete dentures are removable dentures used to replace lost teeth. Dental prostheses are produced from acrylic on an acrylic base. Partial dentures are made similarly, but full dentures cover all teeth, while partial dentures are placed in place of some teeth.

Full dentures can be used in cases where you have lost all your teeth and allow you to smile with confidence. Hooked (partial) dentures Hooked dentures, also called partial dentures, are applied in cases where fixed dentures cannot be applied. It is applied by attaching to the teeth next to the non-toothed part by means of hooks. That’s why they are called hooked dental prostheses.

Precision Attached Dentures One of the types of prosthesis applied in cases where there are many missing teeth and treatment cannot be performed with fixed prostheses is precision attachment prostheses. It consists of hidden retainers that fit into the slots prepared in the teeth. Although these parts make it difficult to get used to at first, after a certain period of time, the patient can use these teeth comfortably as their own. Since precision attachment dentures are supported by both soft tissue and existing teeth, there is no problem in retention and cutting, biting and grinding functions can be performed easily.

Smile design is applications that will make the patient’s smile more beautiful. Applications such as zirconium, laminate, gingival aesthetics and teeth whitening can be included in the smile design. Before the treatment, the patient is shown what kind of smile he will have after the treatment.

In smile design, the shape and arrangement of the teeth; aesthetics and color of the gums; A personalized study is performed, taking into account the patient’s facial structure and character. Patients with smile design; They have a healthier and more aesthetic smile. Each tooth is evaluated separately and together, by evaluating the color, structure and compatibility of the teeth with the gums. Having a beautiful smile makes patients happy, patients can smile with confidence. Bruises, fractures or abrasions in the mouth, etc. Since such problems are handled together, a complete oral and dental treatment is taken. A more balanced smile is designed by eliminating the color differences between the teeth.

After a detailed examination, a patient-specific treatment plan is drawn up by taking the intraoral measurement of the patient. These treatments are;

• Veneer treatments such as implants and zirconia
  gum treatment
• Amalgam-composite fillings
• Orthodontic treatments
• There may be teeth whitening applications.

Is Zirconium a Good Option for Smile Design?

Veneers such as zirconium are a good option in smile design. Especially patients with aesthetic concerns will be satisfied with the zirconium coating. These patients can smile easily from the environment they are in.

How long the digital smile design will take may vary depending on the patient’s condition and expectations. The smile design and treatment process of patients who have many missing teeth at the same time, who have occlusion disorders and who want to have a veneer will take longer. After a detailed intraoral examination of the patient, the patient’s size is taken by digital intraoral scanning. This measure is converted into a digital smile design in a digital system, taking into account the expectations of the patient. The smile design is arranged according to the patient’s face and jaw structure. Generally, revisions can be made by presenting the digital smile design to the patient within 5-7 days. Digital smile design is extremely advantageous as it gives patients an idea before treatment.

After the digital smile design is created within 5-7 days, it is presented to the patient. The patient may not like certain points and may want improvements. Tooth color, length of teeth, coating material etc. such requests are evaluated. The patient’s wishes are evaluated by the dentists and the most appropriate treatment is planned for the patient.

What Is Considered While Making Smile Design?

Smile design is custom made for each patient. The patient’s jaw and face structure, teeth and skin color, age, gender, character, lips and gums are examined and a digital smile design suitable for the patient is created. While creating the digital smile design, help is taken from the patient’s photographs.