Porcelain Dental Application
Porcelain teeth, which offer a lot of aesthetic beauty, are also a material that is good for health along with the aesthetics it offers.
What is a porcelain tooth?
Porcelain teeth for various reasons; Various abrasions on the teeth are dental applications made to bridge due to lack of teeth, to make aesthetics or to change the positioning of the teeth. It is the process of using 1 to 2 mm or more of the surface of the teeth and replacing them with ceramic restorations. In root canal treated teeth, these procedures are also performed to protect the tooth.
In which cases are porcelain teeth applied?
Porcelain tooth application is a multidimensional application. Various materials are used in this application. There are many products from aesthetics to durability, such as zirconium crowns, various other crowns or full porcelain veneers, as well as those that are classically used as porcelain firing on crown cobalts. These products can be aesthetically positioned according to their light reflecting status, and sometimes they can be positioned for durability. Today, while ceramic crowns are made with many technologies, they also have various financial applications. Therefore, there are many options according to the patient’s wishes and economic situation. Among them, the appropriate one can be selected by agreeing with the patient.
Is there an age limit for porcelain tooth application?
There is no age limit. However, porcelain restoration should not be performed before root development is completed. It is generally applied in cases over 12-15 years of age.
What is the care procedure after porcelain dental treatment?
The care procedure after the porcelain tooth treatment process is very important. Because while there is a flexibility to neglect in your normal teeth from time to time, incredible gingival responses are obtained against neglect in porcelain teeth. Many findings such as gingival recession, decay of the underlying tooth, and cold-hot tingling are commonly encountered in defective porcelain crowns or restorations where brushing, dental floss, and interface brushes are not applied. Therefore, the care of porcelain teeth should be done with serious sensitivity.
How long do porcelain teeth last?
It is recommended by dentists to replace crown cobalt teeth every 5 to 7 years. The lower part oxidizes over time, causing redness or recession in the gums, causing gum discomfort. Other products do not have a very specific lifespan. These should be evaluated by the physician with periodic controls, and when it needs to be done again, it is appropriate to inform the patient.