Step-by-step technology for installing veneers and all its features

Clear and understandable instructions in Russian Perfect Smile Veneers will help everyone who wants to achieve a truly Hollywood smile. But what kind of wonderful invention is hidden behind the long English name? And can removable veneers be a worthy replacement for permanent structures? Numerous user reviews say yes, it can. But only if you purchase a quality product and follow all recommendations for use. The instructions provided for them will help you learn how to use removable veneers correctly, as well as a training video on how to use Perfect Smile Veneers.

Removable veneers – what are they and how to use them? How justified is such a purchase?

In pursuit of a flawless smile, many are often tempted by the advertising promises of manufacturers of inexpensive removable veneers. In such cases, most often we are talking about budget cosmetic mouthguards made of plastic or sets of template plates, which you need to attach to your teeth yourself using dubious glue from the packaging. Both options have many significant disadvantages. Therefore, in today’s article we will talk in detail about whether it is possible to insert removable veneers yourself and whether they are worth using at all.

How veneers are placed using the direct method

This technique is as similar as possible to filling, but is designed to solve purely aesthetic defects, and minor ones at that. In the process, the doctor does not place ready-made veneers, but applies composite materials in layers, creating overlays directly on the surface of the tooth. The procedure requires just one dental visit and occurs in five stages:

1. Tooth preparation
   . Necessary remediation is being carried out. Adjacent units may also need to be treated.
2. Introduction of anesthesia
   . So that during the process of placing veneers, the patient does not experience discomfort.
3. Preparation
   . Grinding down the top layer of enamel at the site where the composite veneer will be installed.
4. Layer-by-layer application of materials
   . Each layer is separately illuminated with a polymerization lamp until the applied material is completely cured.
5. Fitting and polishing
   . The final stage is the elimination of minor defects and adjustment of the shape to the natural relief of the teeth.

Here, as in the indirect method, it is possible to choose the color of the veneer. This technique is used for isolated cases when it is necessary to eliminate a cosmetic defect in one or just a few teeth.

Knowing how veneers are installed on teeth will make it easier for you to decide in favor of this particular method of aesthetic restoration. If there are no contraindications to the procedure, then you can become the owner of a Hollywood smile in less than a month after your first visit to the dentist.

Removable veneers - what is this design and what are its features?

What are removable veneers really?
So-called removable veneers have nothing to do with real ones. When describing this method of quick cosmetic smile restoration, it would be inappropriate to ask questions about which doctor places such veneers and whether it hurts to place them at all. The fact is that most often this term refers to cosmetic removable mouth guards, which are put on the entire dentition at once and, in theory, thus transform the smile. In practice, everything is completely different.

Such designs usually have template sizes, so they simply do not fit in most people’s mouths. And even if you manage to capture them, you definitely won’t be able to talk to them normally, much less chew food.

There is another variety - again, template linings for each tooth. Such plastic plates are sold in sets of 70 pieces at a time, with a brush, tweezers and special glue. However, no one knows how safe the composition of this glue is. And such “veneers” are unlikely to look natural and beautiful on the teeth. Therefore, experts in the field of aesthetic dentistry strongly do not recommend the use of such products, since they can not only be useless, but even harmful to the tissues of the oral cavity and the body as a whole.

Veneer care

Oral care remains the same - twice a day. However, the paste should not contain abrasive substances, and the brush should not be hard. If it is not possible to properly clean teeth in hard-to-reach places, it is necessary to regularly visit the dental office for professional cleaning.

Veneers are made of fragile materials (except zirconium), so they should be taken care of. You should not crack seeds, chew nuts, indulge in candy, or eat solid foods (raw carrots, apples). Ceramic can crack easily and can be expensive to replace. Therefore, after installing the pads, your diet should be reconsidered.

Nicotine is well absorbed into any surface, so smoking after installation of veneers is not recommended.

Gum disease can ruin all your efforts to achieve a beautiful smile. If your gums start to bleed, visit your dentist immediately. Bleeding, loose gums will not be able to hold teeth in their sockets and will cause unsteadiness and even loss. Therefore, paying attention to your gums is the key to health and a beautiful smile.

Types of temporary microprostheses, including preparation and creation of impressions

What types of removable veneers are there?

• temporary plates - such plastic overlays are installed by the doctor in the dental office, after preparing and preparing the teeth for the installation of permanent structures. They will need to be worn until permanent ceramic or, for example, zirconium plates are ready. By the way, many people are interested in the question of how old people are to get veneers. So, a similar procedure is performed on patients at least 18 years of age,
• removable template mouthguards and overlays - you can buy them on the Internet, pharmacy or cosmetics store. However, they are really of little use - neither cosmetic mouth guards nor overlays with a cheap adhesive composition will stick to the teeth for a long time and reliably. Moreover, they can damage the enamel and mucous membranes, provoke inflammation,
• individual removable Snap-On Smile - such cosmetic prostheses are made from impressions exclusively in the laboratories of the American company DenMat in the USA or Europe. That is, in a Russian clinic you can undergo all the preparatory procedures, but you will have to wait about a month for the arrival of the finished plates. Such designs, by the way, also allow you to disguise missing teeth. However, experts do not recommend wearing them on a permanent basis - this is an acceptable option as a temporary measure.

Contraindications for installation

These include:

• Extreme hobbies with a high probability of dental damage.
• Inability to give up bad habits, such as chewing nuts and nails.
• Bruxism.
• A large filling on the inner surface of the tooth.
• Loss of chewing teeth.
• Severe changes in bite.
• Dental diseases.

Before installing any veneers, preparation of the oral cavity is required. Caries is eliminated; if there are inflammatory processes, they also need to be eliminated.

Is it possible to install veneers without damaging the enamel?

If we talk exclusively about removable aesthetic mouthguards, then standard polymers, silicone, polypropylene and other types of plastics of appropriate shades are usually used for their manufacture. All these are inexpensive materials that can be easily processed and painted. Such structures are installed in the oral cavity without any grinding of teeth or taking impressions. However, due to their standardized size, such structures practically do not stay in the oral cavity; it is impossible to speak normally with them, chew food, or even smile.

On a note ! There is a separate type of cosmetic removable dentures Snap-On Smile. They are made individually for each patient, so they require preliminary impressions. The development belongs to the American company DenMat, so the prostheses themselves are created in the laboratory of the manufacturing company. Such onlays stay in the mouth much better and allow you not only to transform the aesthetics of your smile, but also to visually restore missing teeth. However, this option can only be considered as a temporary solution. Read more about Snap-On Smile dentures in our separate article.

However, temporary onlays can also look like real classic ones, that is, one thin plate for each tooth. In dentistry, such products are usually made of plastic and fixed with temporary adhesive until full-fledged microprostheses made of ceramic or, say, zirconium are ready. In this case, preparation and making impressions are an integral stage of smile restoration.

What if you choose subtle options?

Sometimes, when choosing ultra-thin plates, for example, “Lumineers” from the same DenMat company, it is possible to completely avoid turning the living enamel, but here we are talking about full-fledged permanent veneering. On sale you can find cheap template analogues - plastic overlays in a set with glue of dubious quality. Such products cannot be of high quality and, as noted above, it is better to avoid them so as not to harm the enamel and gums

Comparison with analogues and advantages over them

How do Perfect Smile Veneers differ from the most common analogues used by dentists?

Modern dentists and prosthetists distinguish several types of veneers:

• ceramic;
• porcelain;
• composite.

Microprostheses made of porcelain are recognized as very durable and strong. However, the products have a significant drawback. We are talking, of course, about the price, sometimes exceeding 15,000 rubles. for one installed sample.

Composite structures are made of light-polymer materials used in the filling process. The price for one unit ranges from 4500-5000 rubles. Installation of such plates is carried out in several ways:

1. The location of the filling material on each dental unit.
2. Grinding of teeth, taking an impression, making a prosthesis.

The disadvantages of composite plates are their price - too high with a low durability of the products. Over time, composite linings become chipped and darken.

Of course, ceramic veneers are recognized as the highest quality veneers. Their service life can be about 10 years. The products are reliable and do not lose their whiteness over time. The joy of owning such wonderful overlays is overshadowed by their price - from 20,000 rubles. a piece.

Universal veneers Perfect Smile Veneers differ from their analogues in their pleasant quality-to-price ratio. The advantages of such overlays include:

1. Possibility of self-installation.
2. Lack of discomfort and stiffness, feeling of your own teeth in the mouth.
3. Convenience in the process of putting on and taking off the prosthesis if necessary.
4. No chips or cracks even after several years of use.

The innovative Perfect Smile Veneers are a high-quality camouflage coating for imperfect teeth. In addition, it is excellent protection for units that have sensitive enamel and react quickly to cold and hot food and drinks.

What glue is used to install removable veneers and its features

So-called removable veneers, which look like mouth guards, are simply placed on the teeth. To secure them, no adhesive compounds are needed. Although we cannot talk about any reliable fixation in the case of template cosmetic prostheses. No complicated instructions for their use are required either.

The removable plates, which follow the shape of the teeth and are sold in packs of 70 pieces, have a template shape. They are attached using a special glue that comes in each set. The kit usually also includes a special brush and tweezers. But if professional dentistry uses proven compounds, then in this case it is not entirely clear what exactly the composition of the glue is and how safe it is for the body. Therefore, dental experts strongly recommend not to risk your health.

Classic non-removable products are fixed with a special heavy-duty adhesive; subsequently, you will not be able to remove them yourself. But for Cerinate (DenMat) lumineers they use a special patented adhesive composition, which additionally has protective properties for the enamel[1].

Who needs Perfect Smile overlays?

Removable veneers Perfect Smile Veneers are an indispensable purchase for users suffering from the following problems:

• uneven teeth;
• incomplete anterior dentition;
• darkened fillings;
• small/crooked/sparse teeth.

Perfect Smile Veneers on teeth are recognized as absolutely safe and do not affect the condition of the gums and tooth enamel. The device helps eliminate discomfort from interdental spaces, protects sensitive teeth from pain, darkening and yellowness. The plate does not cause any discomfort when worn, is securely fixed, and does not irritate the oral mucosa. Removable structures placed on the teeth do not give the impression of dentures and look natural and aesthetically pleasing.

By the way. Perfect Smile Veneers are suitable not only for users who want to improve the appearance of their teeth, but also for those who want to save money while getting a dazzling smile. If used correctly, a set of veneers will last the buyer a long time; if treated with special care, it will last a lifetime.

Fixed plates - indications and installation

But let’s return to the question of what veneers and lumineers are in the classical sense. We are talking about very thin overlays that are fixed on the front side of the front teeth in order to hide their aesthetic defects, that is, to correct the shape and size of incisors and fangs, to disguise too large gaps between the teeth, to give the enamel a beautiful snow-white shade and vibrant shine. After such a procedure, your smile can be transformed beyond recognition.

In their classic form, veneers are immediately recognizable

The plates themselves are made from durable and aesthetic materials, most often from pressed ceramics or zirconium dioxide. There is also the option of more budget-friendly composite plates. By the way, with the help of a composite, teeth are literally grown in a direct way - the front surface of the incisors is covered with a photopolymer and immediately illuminated with a polymerization lamp, that is, all manipulations are carried out directly in the patient’s oral cavity.

If we talk specifically about the indirect method, then the thickness of one such structure usually varies from 0.6 to 0.8 mm. Therefore, before installing microprostheses, the doctor first grinds off a small layer of enamel in order to preserve the anatomical parameters and aesthetics. Each plate has a small protrusion at the base, which, after fixing the product, neatly overlaps the cutting edge, which increases its strength and improves other performance characteristics.

“When I was getting veneers, I agreed to have them trimmed myself, but honestly, I didn’t think that so much would be removed! I almost cried when I saw my smile after the dissection. Thank God they gave me removable plastic pads, otherwise I don’t know how I would have walked. With plastic ones, of course, it’s not very convenient, but what can you do? Now I’m waiting for my ready-made teeth to arrive from the States.”

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But there is another option - ultra-thin plates with a thickness of 0.2-0.3 mm. The most popular brand that produces these types of pads is the Lumineers brand, which belongs to the DenMat company. To create ultra-thin plates, they use a special patented material called Cerinate, which is both highly durable and almost flawless in aesthetics. In some cases, when choosing ultra-thin onlays, it is possible to completely avoid grinding your living enamel.

Fixed plates are installed in patients using approximately the same algorithm. The universal sequence of actions is briefly described below:

Although turning the enamel is not always necessary, it is still one of the stages of action

1. preparation, including treatment of carious cavities, replacement of old fillings, anti-inflammatory therapy if necessary, removal of plaque and deposits, selection of the shade of future restoration using the Vita scale,
2. turning the enamel - removing a small layer of living hard tissue so that after installing the plates, the teeth do not look too voluminous and massive,
3. making impressions or 3D scanning of the internal structures of the oral cavity,
4. conducting photometry – fixing photoparameters of facial symmetry,
5. bite modeling on an articulator or using advanced digital smile design software,
6. installation of temporary plastic overlays to protect ground incisors and canines and temporarily hide aesthetic defects.

Once the permanent products are ready, it is time to remove the temporary overlays. Finished permanent veneers are attached using a special heavy-duty adhesive composition.

Classic non-removable plates are the best option if you want to get a highly aesthetic and durable result. Any removable structures aimed at aesthetics are acceptable only as a temporary measure, and many of them are not suitable for use at all, being only a product of an advertising gimmick.

What do dentists think about Perfect Smile?

How do dentists feel about a modern alternative to classic veneers? This can be judged by the numerous reviews of medical specialists about Perfect Smile Veneers.

“I became acquainted with a product called removable veneers at the annual conference of dentists in Moscow. A little later I learned that many of my patients had already bought the products and were even using them successfully. I became curious and decided to study this issue further. Having purchased the plate and followed all the steps of the instructions, I was surprised. Indeed, the plate is precisely adjusted to the consumer’s jaw, repeating the characteristics of the teeth with maximum care. Indeed, such a purchase is simply a godsend for people who want to make their smile snow-white and hide existing dental imperfections: chips, chips, cracks, spots. The only disadvantage of plates before veneers installed in the dentist's office is the need to remove Perfect Smile Veneers. According to the majority of my patients - this is the only disadvantage of this design - a person is presented with the spectacle of his native and familiar teeth, which leads many to despondency.”

Arganov Vladlen Markovich, dentist St. Petersburg

“Perfect Smile Veneers are an excellent alternative to conventional dental veneers - porcelain, composite and ceramic veneers. Most buyers hesitate when deciding whether or not to purchase these designs. The reason for this is the opinion of some dentists that onlays are useless. Representatives of our profession in most cases simply cannot argue otherwise - there is a huge difference between the cost of removable and permanent veneers, sometimes literally tens of times. My personal opinion is this: removable veneers are an effective and high-quality device that allows you to make your smile beautiful without visiting a dentist. Some of the skepticism of most of my colleagues is quite justified - removable dentures will not solve the problem of diseased teeth and will not make the “native” units whiter, nor will they eliminate cracks in the enamel. In other words, if a patient has caries and other dental problems, they must certainly be solved and only then proceed with visual correction. But it is possible to hide defects on healthy teeth and the space between teeth, which the patient is embarrassed about, or too small and overcrowded teeth with the help of such a wonderful product.”

Kirillov Oleg Yakovlevich, dentist-prosthetist, Yekaterinburg

“From the point of view of the appearance of teeth, removable veneers are in no way inferior to permanent ones, sometimes even superior to them. An additional advantage is the absence of grinding of teeth, and this procedure is not the most pleasant, sometimes even painful. Another positive point can be considered the convenience of installing removable structures - this can be done in a normal home environment, without seeking the help of a dentist. Thin, comfortable Perfect Smile Veneers feel great to patients, which makes them different from, for example, dentures. The pads are safe for gums and enamel and do not cause allergies or irritation. The main condition that motivates my patients to purchase is, of course, savings - the cost of removable structures is tens of times lower than the installation of permanent dental samples. The product is easy to clean and store, which is also an obvious plus for its purchase.”

Pokrovskaya Vera Mikhailovna, dentist, Moscow

“I’ve heard about this miracle for teeth for a long time, but I didn’t attach much importance to the information, considering removable veneers to be not a particularly high-quality thing, a spectacular advertising move, nothing more. But when the third patient boasted to me of his acquisition, I became interested. Having taken the time to purchase removable plates on the official website, I, frankly speaking, was expecting another “scam”. In fact, this is a high-quality design made in the USA. The kit included instructions - an exact translation for the use of Perfect Smile Veneers. After carefully studying it, I began the experiment. Having placed the structure on my jaw, I was surprised to find that it gradually took on the shape of my teeth. I walked with the plate for about an hour - it was almost imperceptible. But since I am a doctor and to some extent a skeptic, the experiment did not end there. I used the second plate received on my husband - I was sure that the removable structures would definitely not fit on a larger male jaw. But here, too, a fiasco awaited me - a thin plate outlined my husband’s entire dentition with maximum accuracy. Next was a test of strength. During the day I took drinks and food, talked, smiled, in a word, led the most active lifestyle. The final verdict is this: removable veneers are high-quality and comfortable products, suitable equally for men and women, and mask dental imperfections. Of course, they will solve all dental problems. If this were so, people would no longer need the services of dentists. But as a budget-friendly means of correcting the appearance of teeth, Perfect Smile Veneers are quite suitable.”

Pavlova Tatyana Viktorovna, dentist, Voronezh

How many teeth can veneers be placed on?

When answering the question of how veneers are placed, you should immediately pay attention to the fact that this kind of restoration plates are fixed only on the front teeth on their front side. By the way, such onlays are also placed on crooked teeth, but only when they have slight curvature. Usually they are recommended to be attached to all incisors and canines that fall within the smile zone, and these are 10 front upper and 8 front lower teeth. Veneers are placed using a special technology, so only an experienced specialist can install them correctly. The use of this restoration method allows you to make a Hollywood-style smile snow-white and irresistible.

Your future smile is worth all the effort