Extended fangs: description of the procedure, contraindications, photos

In this article we will look at how to make extended fangs.

Such extensions are not only a necessary medical procedure, but also a modern fashion trend among young people and teenagers. In Russia, it gained popularity after the film adaptation of the well-known vampire saga “Twilight”.

Today, extended fangs can be done in any dental clinic. However, before deciding to carry out such a procedure, it is necessary to study all its features, contraindications and indications.

Indications for extension

A photo of the extended fangs is presented above.

The procedure can be performed for various purposes:

1. The therapeutic goal is when part of a tooth is chipped off or damage to its coronal part is observed.
2. Aesthetic purpose – when it is necessary to change the shape or size of a tooth to improve the aesthetic properties of a smile. The extension of fangs of the “vampire” type also falls under this category.
3. Orthopedic purpose – in cases where the tooth is completely destroyed and requires restoration.

Depending on the purpose of this dental event, a certain technique is used.

Of course, people with extended fangs are becoming more and more common today. But is this procedure allowed for everyone?

What could be the motivation?

Fangs can be extended or restored for dental reasons or for beauty.

For medical purposes, canine extensions are necessary for the following purposes:

• the enamel is damaged or has microcracks;
• the tooth has damage from deep caries or the hard tissue has suffered mechanical damage;
• the tooth wears out with age;
• for defects that cannot be corrected aesthetically;
• There is pronounced pigmentation on the enamel.

In order to improve (change) their appearance, each person makes an independent decision about the advisability of growing fangs.

Over the past few years, this procedure has only gained popularity. Patients are confident that restoration of certain teeth can correct their facial expression and make their smile more mysterious and unusual. They are confident that they will acquire a certain charm and novelty.

Contraindications to the procedure

Since this dental procedure involves carrying out certain actions in the oral cavity, there are a number of relative and absolute restrictions on its implementation. These include:

• acute or chronic periodontitis;
• incorrect bite (in this case, extended teeth can prevent the uniform distribution of loads on the jaw during chewing);
• poor quality oral care and non-compliance with hygiene rules;
• any damage to tooth roots;
• caries in advanced stages (a medical procedure is possible only after treatment of all teeth);
• allergic reactions to materials used during dental procedures (very rare);
• pathological abrasion of teeth.

For the safety of the patient, the size of the artificial areas of the extended fangs should not be more than 4 mm. Longer fangs will constantly injure the tongue, lips, and gums. This will contribute to the appearance of pronounced inflammatory processes, irritations, even the formation of pathological tumors.

Sanitation of the oral cavity

Before carrying out this medical procedure to install extended fangs, it is necessary to carry out a complete sanitation of the oral cavity. If caries develops, even if it develops only on one tooth, a qualified dentist must refuse to provide dental services to the patient. If necessary, remineralization of tooth enamel is carried out, cleaning the surface of the teeth from stone and plaque. Such actions, at the request of the patient, can be carried out under local anesthesia.

How to make “vampire” teeth from plastic nails?

Before making fangs, you will need to buy artificial nails (tips) and dental wax. The last component is freely sold in pharmacies. The color is selected taking into account the shade of tooth enamel.

When installing homemade overlays, it is advised:

1. cut out an imitation tooth from a nail;
2. sharpen the workpiece with a file to obtain an anatomical shape;
3. for decorative purposes, red food coloring is applied around the edges;
4. artificial teeth are fixed with adhesive wax - pressed against the enamel and held for 5-10 minutes.

This method of simulating “vampire teeth” takes a minimum of time. The only drawback is that the wax remains on the tooth enamel for 2-3 days after removing the veneer.

Preparation

The method of obtaining extended fangs includes the following preparatory steps:

1. Taking impressions. This is necessary in order to simulate a fang of a suitable shape and size.
2. Preparation, which is the preparation of the tooth surface for the installation of artificial structures.

Since the section of composite being built up will be thicker, the tooth must hold it securely. All main stages of dental manipulation are performed using local anesthesia, so the patient feels virtually no pain or discomfort.

One of the main methods of canine extension is extension using light-curing material. It is considered the most gentle because it allows you to quickly create a high-quality and reliable design. The technique of this procedure is reminiscent of nail extensions. Modern dental materials that are used to restore canines do not darken over time and are absolutely compatible with natural dental tissues.

How can this be done in the dentist's office?

The method for correcting the shape and length of fangs is selected taking into account the degree of destruction and the individual wishes of the patient. The procedure is carried out using the following methods:

• extensions with composite materials;
• use of dental onlays (veneers or lumineers);
• installation of an artificial crown.

The choice of method is influenced by the actual indications for surgery. The cost of the service varies depending on the extension technology. The patient's budget is equally important.

Direct extension

Technically, the procedure is similar to nail extensions. This is the safest and most gentle method. One visit to the dentist is enough to “grow” fangs. The procedure is performed in stages:

Stages

The manipulation of obtaining extended fangs for girls and boys is carried out in several stages:

• grinding of hard tissue, which is necessary to create the correct shape of an artificial fang (even when constructing fangs of the “vampire” type);
• insulating the treated dental surface from moisture using latex material with a special hole for the tooth;
• enamel conditioning, which ensures its reliable adhesion to composite materials;
• the use of adhesive systems – for a more durable connection of the composite with dentin.

Prices

The price consists of several components:

1. The use of an anesthetic drug costs from 200 to 400 rubles.
2. The use of insulating material – from 300 to 400 rubles.
3. Material for extensions and direct restoration work - from 3,000 to 4,000 rubles.
4. Subsequent grinding and polishing of the tooth costs from 200 to 300 rubles.

A separate point worth highlighting is the need to treat caries and remove tartar. If a preparatory stage is necessary, including treatment and strengthening of teeth, the calculation is made on an individual basis.

The procedure itself will cost on average 3,000 – 4,000 rubles.

Elite dental clinics offer several methods. In such cases, various materials can be used, including decorating teeth with stones and rhinestones. The cost of the service can reach 100 thousand rubles per canine.

Layer-by-layer application

The extension process is a layer-by-layer application of light-curing materials. Their number depends on the size of the artificial structure and the stage of tooth decay. Using a special scale, the dentist pre-selects the color of the composite material. Next, the tooth surface is polished, and a final highlight is applied for rapid hardening.

Extending fangs using this method will take no more than two hours. The downside to this method is that the light-curing material may darken over time, especially if proper dental care is not taken care of.

Installation of “vampire” shaped crowns

There are quite exotic extended fangs.

Vampire crowns are made and installed in the same way as regular crowns. The only distinctive feature of such products is their shape. The procedure technology is as follows:

• a cast is made;
• a dental technician makes a “vampire” crown - initially a test model is made from plaster, on the basis of which a permanent crown will be produced;
• the finished model is tried on by the patient and, if necessary, it can be sent for revision;
• temporary structures are installed that the patient must wear for two weeks;
• Using special cement, a permanent metal-ceramic or ceramic “vampire” crown is fixed, which is installed on a previously ground tooth.

As a result of grinding the tooth, the enamel is severely damaged, but it is thanks to this procedure that the artificial structure is fixed most reliably and firmly.

When choosing this method of growing fangs, you need to know that it will be impossible to return the previous shape of the tooth.

Photos of girls' extended fangs are also presented.

Restoration using veneers

This extension method uses porcelain or ceramic plates that have identical properties to enamel. They are glued using special solutions to the prepared surface of the fang. As an alternative to veneers, lumineers are often used, which are distinguished by a special manufacturing technique that allows the production of extremely thin plates (no more than 0.3 mm). With the help of such overlays it is possible to simultaneously get rid of various defects - darkening, chips and stains on the enamel.

What does modern dentistry offer?

When growing teeth, in particular fangs, depending on the situation, three methods are used.

Direct method

The growth occurs in the oral cavity.
Various materials are used for dental reconstruction. The material is applied in layers to the prepared tooth. The thickness is selected based on the patient’s wishes. After the procedure is completed, the hardened material is polished and brought to perfection.

The procedure takes a minimal amount of time, no more than one hour per tooth. When growing two fangs, the time spent will be about one and a half hours. The work will be carried out sequentially, which will save time.

Installation of veneers and other overlays

The main work takes place in the dental laboratory.

Veneers are very thin plates made of dental material that resemble enamel in properties. Tooth surface

prepared, after which the plates are glued to a special solution.

Instead of veneers, you can install lumineers. They are similar to tooth enamel, and thanks to a special production technology, their thickness is reduced to 0.3 mm.

Such plates are classified as aesthetic dentistry. With their help you can hide imperfections in your teeth. Masks chips, cracks and stains on tooth enamel.

Installation of crowns

Crowns are selected according to the required size and shape, which is determined by the orthopedic dentist. The production is carried out by a dental technician.

When choosing a crown, you can choose the material from which future fangs will be made. There are also several ways to install the finished product.

The most popular crowns:

1. Metal-ceramic . A thin layer of ceramic is applied to the metal, which allows the tooth to look more natural.
2. Ceramic . They are made from zirconium dioxide and have the same characteristics as metal.

You can install a crown:

• on your treated tooth;
• if the tooth root is preserved, then it can be installed on a stump tab;
• you can mount the pin and put it on it.

You can grow fangs with a crown by no more than 4 mm. With a more massive build-up, the oral mucosa and tongue will be injured. Permanent injuries can lead to disastrous results, including the formation of a tumor.

Rules of care

If you follow certain rules for caring for your extended teeth, they can last quite a long time. Basic recommendations:

• Daily teeth brushing should be done twice a day (minimum), using a medium or soft toothbrush;
• toothpaste should not contain abrasive substances;
• Once or twice a year you need to visit a dentist to have your extended fangs coated with a special varnish and polished;
• If possible, it is recommended to give up smoking and excessive consumption of coffee and tea, as artificial teeth can change color and become dull;
• Extended fangs can be damaged or broken when eating hard food or under various mechanical stress.

Creativity from plastic straws

First, find or purchase a white plastic straw.

1. Ideally, the straw should match the shade of your teeth. This method of making fangs with your own hands is the simplest, since they can be easily removed and reattached.
2. If you have a flexible straw, use scissors to cut off the top of the straw just above the corrugated bend. You can also cut off a small section 5 cm long. You can also attach one end of a plastic straw to the tooth, look in the mirror and mark the required length, but twice as large as required.
3. When you cut part of the straw, you need to bend it in half. Using scissors, you need to give a piece of straw the shape of a tooth, while clamping it on both sides. Leave a piece of plastic on the tooth and shape it so that you can later compare the shape of the fang from the tooth, while maintaining symmetry. Don't cut too close to the bend. This is the area where you will put the fang on your tooth, so it must be left as is, otherwise the fang will fall apart.
4. Finally, the vampire teeth must be cut in half along the curve, dividing into 2 pieces. Next, place the finished vampire teeth on the incisors on either side of the large front teeth.

Advantages and disadvantages

What are the positive and negative aspects of extended fangs for guys and girls?

Most people grow fangs for aesthetic reasons. Only in exceptional cases is this dental procedure carried out according to medical recommendations using artificial structures. “Vampire” fangs are most often grown by teenagers - they can often be seen in boys and girls who are passionate about the gothic subculture. However, sometimes adults also emphasize their individuality in such an unusual way. The main advantages of this event include:

• a snow-white, beautiful smile (thanks to the use of modern materials, aesthetics are significantly improved);
• durable and high-quality construction;
• complete restoration of the tooth (the tooth is built up even if there is a small residue, the main thing is the presence of a healthy root and intact bone tissue);
• painlessness of the procedure;
• changing the image and matching fashion trends.

However, this dental procedure also has some disadvantages:

• high cost of the service;
• gradual destruction of enamel, as a result of which there is a high probability of developing caries;
• feeling of discomfort while eating (biting and chewing food with too long fangs is inconvenient);
• traumatization of the oral cavity (occurs when the size of the fang is incorrectly selected);
• high probability of risk of damage to artificial structures (the material can be damaged if improperly maintained, or break when eating hard food);
• the impossibility of growing fangs if their roots are even slightly damaged.

Adding fangs is a very important decision that must be made consciously. At the same time, it is important to analyze how high the need for this dental procedure is, since if you do it for image, it will harm your health. If the manipulation has purely therapeutic purposes, it is really necessary.

Fang extensions - why do people go for it and is the risk justified?

Young people are trying to “keep up with fashion.”
To achieve their goals, young people sometimes neglect the safety of their health. They strive to stand out from the crowd and be modern. Informal teenagers, especially those who consider themselves goths, try to follow fashion and grow fangs. This can be done with the help of modern dentistry. This desire arises, in most cases, in adolescents aged 14–20 years.

It is rare to meet an older person who strives to grow fangs. Currently, tooth enlargement occurs using several methods.

Reviews about extended fangs

Patients gave very conflicting opinions about canine extensions. If we are talking about “vampire fangs,” which are very popular among young people today, then the reviews contain rather negative information. People believe that canine extensions should be an exclusively therapeutic necessity, in which the patient gains a chance to save the damaged tooth and get an aesthetic effect. When teenagers spoil healthy teeth with such manipulations for the sake of newfangled trends, this is perceived extremely negatively by most people.

As for the procedure itself, according to information from reviews, it is absolutely painless and does not cause much discomfort.