Porcelain tooth coating is a treatment method applied to improve the appearance of damaged or defective teeth. The patients from Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Southeastern Indiana area who experienced a great treatment environment and trustful process knows and prefers Kings Dental for their porcelain veneers too. To be sure if you require porcelain veneers, we recommend to read below:

What are porcelain veneers?

It is used to change the color and shape of the teeth, to close the gaps between the teeth, or to correct misaligned teeth. The porcelain veneers specially designed and produced in the laboratory for each patient after the tooth measurement and mold work are done, are the nail-thick shells that are affixed on the teeth.

Who cannot receive porcelain veneer treatment?

• People with severe gum disease 
• In cases where tooth decay is excessive 
• When an infection requiring root canal treatment is observed, you may not be able to receive a porcelain tooth coating treatment.

Who are the suitable candidates for porcelain veneers?

Those who have laminate veneers are usually people who have color defects in their teeth due to reasons such as using antibiotics or hereditary reasons. In addition, this method can be applied to a certain level of tooth appearance disorders. As a diastema closure method, it is possible to benefit from laminate veneer application in order to correct the split tooth appearance. This method is also used for the discolored or distorted fillings to have a smoother appearance. Besides, those with broken or worn teeth can also choose this method of peace of mind for tooth restoration.

Porcelain Tooth Coating Types

Porcelain tooth coating types show that there is more than one treatment method that the patient needs and the dentist deems appropriate. Porcelain tooth coating types are as follows; Porcelain tooth coating, ceramic tooth coating, or metal tooth coating… The main material in these coating types is porcelain. However, the material supporting the coating in the treatment may be metal or ceramic. When making a porcelain tooth coating, it is important to consider the natural tooth color of the patient. Porcelain tooth coating is made according to the tooth color. It is important to consult your specialist dentist. Kings Dental Clinic in Cincinnati offers the most suitable porcelain tooth for your bright smile.

• Full Porcelain Tooth Coating (Empress Tooth Coating): It is a porcelain tooth coating that covers the entire teeth, including both sides. The application phase is long. It is a type of porcelain whose durability rate is further increased by placing glass-ceramic on the ceramic piece. Its content structure consists of ceramic. 
• Anterior Porcelain Tooth Coating: It is a regional coating method preferred by those who have aesthetic concerns and want to have a more impressive smile in terms of cosmetics. 
• Single Tooth Porcelain Veneer: It is the preferred coating method for a damaged tooth, mostly due to an accident or an impact on the face. The specialist dentist will decide which porcelain tooth coating method is suitable for your teeth.

How long does porcelain veneer last?

When looking at the lifetime of the porcelain veneer tooth, it is seen that it varies from patient to patient. Personal oral care, and whether routine dentist controls are regular or not affect the life of the porcelain veneered tooth. In Cincinnati, you can visit if there is a concern that occurs after treatment. If dental care is regular, it has a life span of 10 or 15 years. Some patients need a change after a while, and some patients do not need to be changed after porcelain tooth coating is applied.

What are the advantages of a porcelain veneer? 

• It is made of a durable material and thus it is possible to use porcelain veneered teeth for a long time. 
• It is preferred in terms of aesthetic appearance as well as lower cost. 
• The process of porcelain veneer dental treatment takes a short time compared to many dental treatments. 
• It is a treatment that contributes to smile design.

What are the differences between zirconium veneer and porcelain veneer teeth?

• Porcelain veneered tooth does not have light transmittance. Therefore, a more distant appearance from the natural tooth color is obtained. The color of the metals to be fixed to the tooth is darkened and purple color can be seen around the gum. There may also be a gum recession. Zirconium crown teeth are made of zirconium material with light transmission. In this way, proximity to the natural tooth color can be achieved.
• In zirconium crowned teeth, the process of thinning or rasping natural teeth is very little. However, in porcelain veneered teeth, the cutting and rasping process is performed more to make the appearance of porcelain more aesthetic.
• Porcelain veneered teeth are metal supported. The reason for using metal is to increase durability. For this reason, the cost increases with the metals used. However, metal support is not used in zirconium-plated teeth. Durability is provided by combining the zirconia material with oxygen. Zirconium tooth coating is more compatible with the gingiva because metals and teeth and gums are not fully compatible.

Any further questions?

If you have further questions about porcelain veneers and their varieties, you can reach Kings Dental via our website. You can consult our doctors in Cincinnati and learn about the best treatment.