Dental cosmetics is a cumulative dental treatment that results in a perfect teeth as look and function. Dental cosmetics is any treatment that results in cosmetic dental arches and a smile that is as pleasant and attractive as possible.

Dental cosmetics is not a particular branch of dentistry, but under this name it encompasses techniques and procedures from several dental specialties, all of which aim to improve the appearance of dental arches and / or gums and soft tissues in the oral cavity.

Dental cosmetics includes many procedures that are now widely used. Each of these procedures will be detailed in the following chapters:

• dental bleaching;
• dental veneers;
• dental bonding;
• dental remodeling;
• gingival reconstitution;
• zirconium dental crowns.

Laser dental bleaching

It is the least invasive method of teeth whitening. Totally different from bleaching with the light-curing lamp, unfortunately often promoted as a laser whitening, whitening by using the energy of concentrated monochrome light, brings certain advantages: thanks to laser activation, the enamel is rapidly penetrated by the bleaching substance, so contact between the gel and the gel whitening is short-lived. In fact, and after all, the "harmfulness" or degree of "invasiveness" of dental whites consists precisely in the contact time that that chemical gel (carbamide peroxide) has with dental enamel. The laser whitening procedure is quick, convenient and painless, even if the price of dental bleaching is a bit higher. And yet another detail, the results of laser bleaching take much longer than with the classic approach, with the guillotine or the photopolymerization.

Dental veneers

They are partial coatings of the visible (vestibular) part of the previous teeth, made of high-quality dental porcelain, which are designed to improve the aesthetics of a tooth or several affected teeth, either structural (crooked, scarred, broken, carious, etc.), or aesthetic (faded, blackened, etc.). We can resemble them with "shells" or "artificial nails" that stick to natural tissues with the help of an adhesive. They have different thicknesses depending on the clinical situation and the porcelain from which they are made. The clinics we collaborate with are robotized and personalized individually to dramatically change the aesthetics of the patient. We have to remember that facets are not indicated to anyone, and therefore, the faceting decision is taken only after a thorough clinical consultation, conducted by our dental aesthetics specialists.

Dental bonding

The term dental bonding is used to describe a procedure of permanently attaching an adhesive material to the teeth using a high intensity light source.

There are two major types of dental bonding: direct and indirect. The direct bonding involves the intervention of the dentist who has the role of shaping the physiological composite material as aesthetically as possible. This mixture is applied to the surface of the tooth, after which it is carved with a special cutter, polished and finally molded. The direct bonding procedure does not imply the necessity of making a casting in advance.

As for indirect bonding, it involves the intervention of the dental technician. For subsequent application of a crown or dental face, it is necessary to make a casting, not before the working area is sanded and prepared for the crown/face finishing.

After both types of bonding, it is not excluded that the tooth on which it was interposed is sensitive for a period.

Dental remodeling

By dental remodeling, small amounts of enamel are removed by grinding to improve the aesthetic appearance of a tooth.

Often, dental remodeling is combined with bonding or other dental aesthetics such as whitening or faceting.

Indications for dental remodeling

Dental remodeling is especially indicated for patients who need small adjustments to achieve the desired aesthetic result.

Remodeling can be used to correct small fractures in the surface of the enamel or to make minor changes in the length, shape or position of the teeth. It may also be indicated to straighten teeth slightly snapped or to shorten extremely elongated teeth.

Dental remodeling technique

Because it is only polished from the enamel layer, it usually does not require anesthesia. Remodeling is done with turbine-driven diamond-driven mills.

Finally, the surfaces are covered with interdental abrasive strips, polishes and polishing pastes.

Remodeling provides rapid results and can sometimes replace orthodontic treatment.

Gingival reconstitution

Reconstruction or gingival remodeling is an aesthetic process by which the gingival edge rises (or descends) and the problem of an irregular and asymmetric gingival contour is solved.

Reconstruction is a surgical procedure that interferes with the gum and sometimes with the alveolar bone to create a symmetrical gingival contour, thus achieving a smoother and more attractive smile.

Indications for gingival reconstitution

Gingival remodeling can be indicated for several reasons:

• if the gums cover too much definitive teeth;
• in the case of a smile that expands too much gum;
• for elongating short and unsightly teeth;
• if patients are not satisfied with their aesthetic appearance; it is more agreeable that the gingival edge appears symmetrical and regular.

Gingival reconnection technique

In the beginning, the specialist doctor will administer local anesthesia. The gingival edge can be raised or lowered as needed.

Using the laser will increase the accuracy of the intervention and reduce bleeding during surgery. It is important not to remove too much of the gingival tissue in order not to expose areas of the tooth that should lie beneath the gum.

Gingival remodeling can be combined with other aesthetic procedures: tooth whitening or tooth dentition.

Dental crowns

These are prosthetic pieces that are designed to cover the tooth either for aesthetic reasons or to protect it. In the clinics we work with, dental crowns are robotized with CAD/CAM technology (dental robots) of quality materials such as full porcelain (E-Max, lithium-silicate or feldspar) or zirconia. CEREC technology allows, for example, the making of porcelain crowns in a single programming. The price for a complete ceramic dental crown fully justifies its qualities, accuracy and speed with which it is executed.