Care after dental laminate and veneer composite | Expert guide 1404

Dental cosmetic works are a valuable investment to have a beautiful and attractive smile.

In this article, we will examine this in a separate and specialized waycare.

Laminate and composite veneer are resistant to "vertical" pressure, but fragile to "lateral" pressure. Avoid breaking eggs, biting nails, or opening soft drinks with separate teeth.

Care after dental composite | Key points

Immediate care (first 24 to 48 hours):

• Avoiding pigments: Do not consume tea, coffee, soft drinks, sauces and tobacco. This is the golden time for the color of the composite to be fixed. Soft food: eat only soft foods. It can cause the edges of the composite to separate from the original tooth. It is always recommended to cut fruits into small pieces and then eat them.

Avoiding alcohol and smoking: alcohol in mouthwashes or drinks dissolves the chemical bonds of the composite and causes it to need to be repaired sooner. Gloss is recommended. Composite will stain faster than laminate. Be sure to rinse your mouth with water after drinking coffee, tea, puffs or colored drinks.

Warning: composite veneer is more vulnerable to stains and impact and may change color over time.

Care after dental laminate | Durability 10 to 15 years

Immediate care (first 24 to 48 hours):

• Caution in eating: due to the initial anesthesia, avoid accidentally biting the lips and cheeks.

• Diet: Although the laminate is more resistant, it is better to be careful in the first 24 hours.

Long-term care:

• Professional hygiene: toothbrush and dental floss Regular is essential to maintain gum health.

• Avoiding hard objects: the laminate is strong, but chewing on the bone or strong impact may cause the laminate to break.

• Sports guard: Use a night guard in combat sports.

The advantage of dental laminate: high resistance to stains and excellent durability.

Suitable toothbrush and toothpaste for beauty treatments

Choosing the right toothbrush and toothpaste for laminate and composite not only preserves the health of your teeth, but also makes your smile always clear and natural.

Use non-abrasive toothpastes (without harsh particles or strong bleach). Abrasive materials cause microscopic scratches on the surface of the veneer and destroy its shine.

Why is it important to choose the right toothbrush and toothpaste?

Using a hard toothbrush or abrasive toothpaste can cause scratches, change color and reduce the transparency of veneers. Therefore, daily care with the right tools is the key to maintaining the beauty of your smile.

The best toothbrush for composite and laminate

1. Soft toothbrush (Soft or Extra Soft)

The teeth with veneers are very sensitive. A soft toothbrush removes plaque and bacteria well without damaging the laminate or composite surface.

2. Electric toothbrush with soft series

Electric toothbrush with soft series makes it easy to clean evenly and accurately and puts less pressure on the veneers.

3. Manual toothbrush with a soft brush

If you use a manual toothbrush, short and gentle movements are enough to avoid scratching the surface of composite veneer or laminate.

The best toothpaste for composite veneer and laminate teeth:

1. Non-abrasive toothpaste

Abrasive toothpaste can scratch the surface of veneers. Therefore, it is necessary to use non-abrasive toothpaste to maintain clarity and beauty.

2. Mild whitening toothpaste

Some toothpastes are whitening, but for teeth with laminate and composite, they should be mild and non-abrasive so that the color of the veneers does not change.

3. Toothpaste recommended by the dentist

If needed, your dentist may suggest a toothpaste specific to the condition of the teeth. Care after dental laminates will increase the lifespan of the laminates.

What are the main reasons for lip filling with composite veneers?

One of the concerns of clients in the field of post-laminate and composite care is the possibility of their fracture or lip filling. Despite their high strength, composites have a more fragile nature than natural teeth.

The most important reasons for lip filling of composite veneers include the following:

* Parafunctional habits: habits such as teeth grinding (Bruxism) or squeezing the teeth together due to stress, put the most pressure on the edges of the composite and cause it to bounce.

*Sudden impact: direct impact during sports or using teeth to cut floss and open packages weakens the bond between composite and tooth enamel.

* extreme temperature changes: simultaneous consumption of very hot food and immediately drinking ice water can cause microscopic cracks (Micro-cracks) in the composite structure.

* Decay of the underlying tooth: If oral hygiene is not observed, the decay of the main tooth starts from the edges of the veneer and causes the edges of the composite to loosen and eventually break.

What are the reasons for the separation of the composite or laminate from the tooth?

One of the main concerns of clients is the falling or separation of covers. Although modern bondings are very strong, several factors can cause the laminate or composite to separate from the tooth:

* Microleakage: If oral hygiene is not observed, bacteria will penetrate from the edges of the cover under it and cause decay of the underlying tooth. This decay destroys the adhesion between the veneer and the tooth.

* Excessive pressure (Trauma): Applying unusual pressure such as chewing on hard objects or metal tools can break the chemical bond between the crown and enamel.

* Severe teeth grinding: People who grind their teeth without using a nightguard put constant pressure on the veneers, which eventually leads to loosening and separation of the ceramic laminate.

* Technical error in installation: If the environment of the tooth is not completely isolated and dry when gluing the veneer, the bonding quality will decrease and the veneer may be removed in a short time. At Dr. Negar Mir's clinic, all installation steps are done with millimeter accuracy and complete isolation so that the possibility of this problem is zero.

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