When performing the method of bonding porcelain teeth without grinding teeth, the doctor will not grind the real tooth stump but only remove a very small layer of enamel to create roughness to help the veneer firmly fix on the tooth. Let’s learn about this method with BIK International Dentistry!
1. What is porcelain veneer without grinding?
Porcelain veneer without grinding or porcelain veneer is one of the cosmetic restoration methods for teeth that has been quite popular in recent years. This method helps to overcome defects such as: discolored teeth, yellow teeth, chipped teeth, sparse teeth, gaps, damaged enamel, etc.
Unlike the porcelain crown method, customers do not need to grind the tooth stump when applying porcelain veneer. Because it is made by modern 3D CAD/CAM technology, the Veneer porcelain patch is only 0.3 – 0.5mm thick. Because it does not require tooth grinding, this method will limit the invasion of real tooth structure or damaged tooth pulp, leading to many other dangerous complications for the customer’s oral health later.
2. Cases of porcelain veneer without tooth grinding?
The following cases can perform the method of porcelain veneer without grinding the teeth:
2.1. Teeth are discolored and infected with antibiotics
In the case of yellow teeth, infected with antibiotics and the teeth whitening method is not effective, customers can choose to perform porcelain veneer without grinding the teeth. However, if the teeth are discolored, yellowed too much, this method will not be very effective because the porcelain veneer is too thin to cover these defects. At this time, the doctor often prescribes porcelain crowns to bring the highest aesthetic effect.
2.2. Mildly spaced teeth
Spatial spaces and gaps between teeth often cause a lack of confidence when communicating, especially if they appear in the front teeth or canines. In addition, food can easily get stuck in the gaps between teeth during eating and drinking. If not cleaned, it can lead to other serious diseases. Veneer porcelain can improve the condition of spaced teeth with a gap that is not too large, about less than 2mm.
2.3. Mildly protruding or receding teeth
Veneer porcelain is also an effective choice for cases of mildly protruding or receding teeth that need to be fixed quickly. This method often brings immediate aesthetic results, saving more time and money than other dental cosmetic methods.
3. Advantages of Veneer porcelain without grinding teeth
The Veneer porcelain bonding method has the following outstanding advantages:
3.1. Maximum preservation of real teeth
Because the Veneer patch is very thin, only about 0.3 – 0.5mm thick, when performing this method, the doctor only needs to grind away an extremely thin layer of enamel, so the real teeth will be preserved to the maximum, without causing invasion to the tooth structure and affecting oral health.
3.2. Benign to the body
Veneer porcelain veneers are made entirely from high-quality pure porcelain and have been tested to be completely benign, not causing irritation to the teeth and mouth. At the same time, there is no black gum line like when covering metal porcelain teeth because the composition does not contain metal.
3.3. Protecting the tooth pulp
The rate of teeth that need to be ground to perform porcelain veneer is extremely low, completely not affecting the structure or pulp inside the tooth if the doctor performs the procedure meticulously and accurately. Therefore, it will reduce the risk of pulpitis and pulp death compared to other porcelain crown methods.
3.4. High aesthetics
Designed with a shape, size and color that completely matches the natural teeth as well as the face of each person, Veneer has the ability to bring beautiful white teeth, helping customers feel more confident with their smile.
3.5. High durability
Although Veneer porcelain is thin, it has high durability and resistance, allowing customers to comfortably eat their favorite foods without worrying about chipping or breaking their teeth. Therefore, the lifespan of porcelain veneers can be up to 15 years or more if properly cared for.
4. Some conditions are not suitable for porcelain veneers
However, this method is not always effective, porcelain veneers without grinding teeth are not really suitable for the following cases:
4.1. Crowded teeth
Porcelain veneers basically cannot change the position of misaligned teeth, so if there is a need for porcelain veneers to improve the color of the teeth, customers are often prescribed braces by their doctors before applying porcelain veneers.
4.2. Enamel hypoplasia
Enamel hypoplasia is a problem that occurs due to congenital causes or long-term nutritional deficiencies in the body. The most obvious manifestations of this condition are: yellow teeth, decayed enamel, patchy, rough tooth surfaces, etc. At this time, the surface treatment process will be very difficult and the teeth can also be damaged, so it is not suitable for porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns.
4.3. Misaligned bite
Veneer veneers should not be performed in cases of jaw misalignment, crossbite or overbite. However, customers should take necessary measures to avoid negative effects on chewing ability later.
4.4. Teeth are chipped or broken too much
Veneer porcelain is very thin so it cannot cover up large gaps in the teeth. Doctors often prescribe porcelain crowns for this case to bring optimal results.
4.5. People with severe oral diseases
Some oral diseases such as tooth decay, periodontitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, etc. need to be thoroughly examined and treated before performing porcelain crowns to avoid causing serious complications later.
5. Veneer Porcelain Teeth Bonding Process
The Veneer porcelain teeth bonding process usually includes the following steps:
5.1. General examination
At the first meeting with the doctor, the customer will have a general check-up of the oral condition and take an X-ray if necessary. From the results obtained, the doctor will give specific and detailed advice on the Veneer porcelain bonding method.
5.2. Oral hygiene
Oral hygiene through steps such as scaling and cleaning the oral cavity is an important step to ensure the porcelain bonding process goes smoothly. At this time, the customer will also be given local anesthesia to feel more comfortable when starting the porcelain bonding.
5.3. Tooth surface treatment
Although the porcelain veneer is super thin, the doctor still needs to grind a small layer of enamel to create roughness so that the veneer can be firmly fixed on the tooth surface. This is a process that requires meticulousness and precision in each operation of the doctor so that the tooth surface is even.
5.4. Taking a tooth impression
After the tooth surface has been refined, the doctor will take a tooth impression to be able to perform the simulation process and design the porcelain veneer.
5.5. Veneer Porcelain Veneer
After the porcelain veneer is completed, the customer will be scheduled to visit the dentist to have the porcelain veneer applied to the real tooth. This process must ensure that the tooth is not crooked, tangled or difficult to chew before completing the restoration.
6. How much does it cost to have porcelain veneers without grinding the teeth?
Veneer porcelain veneer is a rather difficult technique because it must ensure a very small tooth grinding ratio but still enough so that the veneer is not slippery or easy to peel off during use. Therefore, this technique requires high skills and expertise of the doctor performing the procedure, along with the support of modern porcelain coating technology to bring the best results. In addition, the materials used to make Veneer veneers need to be imported directly from abroad, so the price is not low, around 6,000,000 – 12,000,000 VND/tooth.
7. Why should you choose porcelain veneers without grinding at BIK International Dental Clinic
With more than 10 years of establishment and development, BIK International Dental Clinic is always proud to be one of the dental facilities providing porcelain veneers without grinding as well as many other prestigious and quality dental aesthetic restoration services in Ho Chi Minh City thanks to meeting the following standards:
7.1. Experienced team of doctors
BIK International Dental Clinic has a team of doctors and experts who have been trained from basic to advanced at prestigious universities both domestically and internationally, along with many years of professional experience, which will help bring customers a beautiful, even set of teeth after porcelain bonding. In addition, meticulous and careful manipulation during the porcelain bonding process will also avoid the risk of some dangerous complications later.
7.2. Modern porcelain veneer technology
Not only investing in people, BIK International Dental Clinic also focuses on equipment, machinery as well as modern porcelain veneer technology. This factor is a great assistant for doctors, helping the process of porcelain veneer without grinding teeth become more convenient and faster.
7.3. Closed process, absolutely safe
The entire process of performing porcelain veneer at BIK International Dental Clinic is performed in the operating room with completely sterile equipment. Dental instruments will be sterilized and used only once for each customer to ensure safety and avoid cross-infection.
7.4. Genuine imported materials
The materials used to make porcelain veneers are all imported by BIK International Dental Clinic from abroad and have undergone inspection before being put into use. From there, it can ensure safety, no irritation and no impact on the health of customers when used.
So, porcelain veneers without grinding teeth are an aesthetic restoration method for teeth developed based on the most advanced dental technology today. Just a thin, light porcelain veneer can fix the defects on the teeth, giving customers a confident smile, while still ensuring chewing function like a real tooth.
