Even the most innovative whitening techniques or traditional dentures do not achieve the perfect, snow-white tooth that stars can boast of. Sharon Stone, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and even Victoria Beckham owe their beautiful smile to the porcelain shells. But today, you don't have to be a star to afford the luxury of a flawless denture.
The porcelain shell is the most elegant achievement of aesthetic dentistry. In fact, a thin, high-strength porcelain layer applied to the outer surface of the tooth allows the dentist to create a natural, even and radiant smile. Thanks to the technique, minor design defects, discolorations and aesthetic defects can be eliminated within a short time with minimal loss of tooth material.
Porcelain shells can solve many problems. It is used mainly in front teeth: broken, twisted, cracked, damaged or aesthetically disturbing cases, such as too short teeth. It can also be used after root treatment if the discolored tooth cannot be cured by internal whitening. The technology is also referred to as an alternative to orthodontics because it provides a perfectly straight denture in just one or two sessions.
How is the treatment done?
The porcelain shell is usually made in two sessions. For the first time, the outer enamel layer of the tooth should be removed in 0.5 to 1 millimeter layers. After grinding, the impression is taken and the dental technician prepares the porcelain shell. The first treatment ends with the application of temporary shells. During the test, it is possible to correct color and shape. If the denture fits perfectly with the other teeth, it will be permanently glued.
The biggest benefit of a Hollywood smile is that you don't have to brush your tooth completely, or removing a lot of valuable tooth material, all you need to do is work on the visible front surface of your tooth. Thin ceramic veneers with minimal enamel loss are best used for front teeth. A further advantage of the technique is that it is metal-free and therefore suitable for metal-allergic patients.
The treatment is completely painless, so you don't have to worry about it. What's more, the shell works on a single tooth, or it can revive your entire smile.
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