Periodontal
plastic procedures can give you a perfect smile and boost your
confidence so you can be at your best. Cosmetic surgery has become more
popular than ever before especially now that people are living longer
and aging more gracefully with the help of plastic surgery. Periodontal
plastic surgery has also felt this trend as it has experienced a
significant shift toward cosmetic-related surgery to help make smiles
last a lifetime.
1) Artificial crowns
A dental
crown is a customized tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -
covering the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to
improve its appearance. The crown can (i) protect a weak tooth from
breaking; (ii) restore tooth that has been severely worn down; (iii)
Cover misshapened or severely discolored teeth. Preparing
a tooth for a crown usually requires two visits to the dentist -- the
first step involves examining and preparing the tooth and the second
visit involves placement of the permanent crown.
(2) Veneers
Severely stained or chipped teeth may require Veneers, ultra-thin sculpted pieces of tooth-colored porcelain that fit over the front of your teeth.
At first, the dentist will check and examine your tooth. To
prepare a tooth for a veneer, your dentist will remove the enamel from
the tooth surface, which is an amount nearly equal to the thickness of
the veneer to be added to the tooth surface. Next, your dentist will make an impression (mould) of your tooth. The veneer color can be adjusted with the shade of cement to be used. Next, your tooth will be cleaned, polished, and etched -- Once properly position on the tooth, your dentist will apply a special light beam to the dental
veneer, which activates chemicals in the cement causing it to harden or
cure very quickly. The final steps involve removing any excess cement,
evaluating your bite and making any final adjustments in the veneer as
necessary. The Veneer could be removed technicially by dentist if needed.
It
is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have
any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your
health, please consult your Dentist for diagnosis and treatment.
