Many of us dream of an attractive, shiny smile. This is because symmetrical and beautiful teeth are one of the most important signs of beauty, and they also give more charm and beauty to their owner.
One of the best ways to get wonderful teeth and a bright smile is porcelain fixtures, as these fixtures give the teeth vitality and freshness and also positively affect the general appearance of their wearer.
What are porcelain fixtures?
It is one of the prosthetic solutions for those who suffer from severe dental problems.
It is a cover that takes the shape of natural teeth.
It is also colored bright white.
Its aim is to hide prominent tooth defects.
To give the teeth more strength and hardness, the porcelain used in making this composition is characterized by its durability and high hardness.
Who are the most suitable people to make porcelain fixtures?
1- People who suffer from an allergy to zirconium metal, so the porcelain formula is the most appropriate solution for them.
2- Some people are exposed to the loss of one or a number of teeth as a result of a trauma to the mouth, or due to old age, and porcelain fixtures are considered the first alternative to dental implants.
3- Most smokers suffer from staining and severe yellowing of the teeth.
Some of them resort to teeth whitening, but despite all that, the teeth will not return to their natural color.
So they turn to making porcelain fixtures to get beautiful teeth.
4- People who have cracks or erosion in their teeth,
After their teeth are cleaned by the doctor, the doctor places a porcelain composition over the damaged teeth, to hide the defects in them.
5 – Some people complain about the presence of large differences between their teeth, and the only solution to this is to make a porcelain composite to obtain harmonious teeth and a bright smile.
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Is there any difficulty in making porcelain composition?
A common question I get from a lot of people, or some of them have a fear of making any dental implants.
But in contrast, porcelain is one of the easiest things you can do to beautify your teeth.
You probably won’t need an anesthetic when applying the formula.
It won’t take much time and the only thing that can be painful is toothache.
But this varies depending on the accuracy of the doctor who does this.
But in our center you will find the most skilled doctors who specialize in making these compositions, and you will apply the porcelain composition in the fastest time and with the easiest steps, without feeling any pain.
Before making the porcelain installation
First, you must consult your doctor to examine your entire teeth to ensure that some teeth do not need a root canal.
Or the absence of any tooth decay.
Then the doctor asks to take a break before starting the procedure for applying the formula.
While making the zirconium formula
The first step in making a zirconium formula is to file the teeth.
The doctor files the teeth using the latest tools to avoid feeling pain.
It consists of taking layers of teeth, and this is done to certain standards depending on the size of the tooth you want to place in the place of the damaged tooth.
After that, the doctor waits until the gums heal, then the doctor applies a powder designed to take measurements of the teeth in the entire jaw, then presses it for a while to completely imprint the shape of the teeth.
After that, the doctor will send a picture of the shape of the jaws to the laboratory, and will identify the teeth for which porcelain restorations are to be made.
The laboratory makes a temporary formulation that is not final. Its purpose is to test the ability of the gums to withstand foreign objects, and to obtain your opinion on the form of the formulation, and if you have some modifications that you would like to make in the final formulation.
The doctor then sends all modifications to the laboratory to apply them to the final formulation.
In the end, the laboratory will send the porcelain composition to the doctor, and he will install the replacement teeth in the place of the damaged ones using one of the adhesives for those compositions, and thus you will have symmetrical teeth and an imaginative smile.
After applying the porcelain composition
In the period after making the porcelain composition, it is necessary to visit the doctor periodically, to ensure that no complications occur, or any side effects from the composition, such as inflammation of the gums and swelling.
When you are sure that your teeth are healthy, you do not have to visit the doctor periodically, but you must be careful when dealing with the formula.
Advantages of porcelain
1 – Its natural appearance makes it completely resemble the original teeth, with its bright white color and consistency.
2 – It gives the patient lasting comfort, as it is manufactured from materials designed to interact biologically with the gums and vital cells in the mouth, so the patient does not feel that anything foreign is in his mouth.
3 – The porcelain composition is considered one of the safest compositions, as it is characterized by a high degree of durability and hardness, and it was manufactured to these specifications to avoid breakage or corrosion.
4- Porcelain has a longer lifespan as a result of it being made of materials that are resistant to rust and corrosion.
5 – It preserves the teeth and makes them safe, as it covers the entire tooth to prevent food and drink residues from leaking into the gap between the composition and the original teeth.
What is the difference between porcelain and zirconium composition?
Porcelain and zirconium are materials used in dental implants, and each implant has some characteristics depending on the type of materials used in its manufacture.
Zirconium is made from zirconium oxide and some other minerals.
As for the composition of porcelain, it is a type of ceramic, and it consists of metallic and non-metallic materials.
It is possible to contain some materials such as feldspar, quartz, and glass, in addition to some other minerals.
The cost of porcelain fixtures in Türkiye
The price of porcelain fixtures varies according to several factors, including:
Depending on the quality of the center in which you will perform the installation, there are some centers of low quality and there are centers of very high quality.
In our center, you will find the finest types of formulations, in addition to the presence of a specialized medical team at the best prices.
The price of the Zicon formula also varies according to the patient’s need for teeth. Some people need one year and others may need a set of teeth.
It also varies according to the patient’s condition, as some patients have a very bad condition and need some treatments before applying the formula.
Such as placing a root canal, cleaning teeth, and filing, and the cost of this is higher than the cost of someone who will apply the porcelain composition directly.
Is porcelain affected by tooth stains?
On the contrary, porcelain teeth are among the fixtures recommended by many doctors due to their durability and hardness.
In addition to containing materials that are resistant to rust and yellowing, they are manufactured by a laboratory using specific methods and materials to make their lifespan longer.
Cautions that must be taken into account when making the formulation
1 – Teeth must be brushed constantly, using a soft brush with long bristles.
To be able to reach the layer between the original teeth and the composition to prevent the accumulation of microbes and germs between them.
2- It is best to use toothpaste to maintain your teeth and prevent cavities from forming in them.
3- You should avoid chewing hard objects or gum in the period immediately after applying the formula, to avoid it falling or breaking.
4 – You must visit your doctor regularly to ensure that the formula is safe and that there are no gum infections.
This is because some people are sensitive to any foreign bodies that come into contact with the gums.
5 – After applying the porcelain composition, you must completely refrain from opening cans and sealed items with your teeth.
