It is the branch of dentistry that deals with aesthetics. It includes a variety of treatments that are aimed at improving the appearance of your teeth and gums. A beautiful and healthy smile takes years off your age. We at Hyderabad Dental hospitals offer you a treatment plan customized to enhance your specific smile.
Dental Veneer or laminate is a thin layer of restorative material placed on the surface of the tooth to improve aesthetics, add fullness to the upper lip or to protect the tooth. They are the miracle cure that transforms the smile into a thing of beauty. Dental Veneers are used to in Flourosis, cracked or chipped teeth, misshaped, malposed or crooked teeth or just for that perfect Hollywood smile. Most celebs you know probably have dental veneers. Veneers are mainly of 2 types
The composites available today allow for a natural looking and conservative veneering option that can last for a relatively long time. The resin is applied to the tooth in a step wise manner and sculpted to get the exact look that the patient wants. The main advantage is that it allows for addition and removal of the resin to adjust the veneer as needed. The entire veneering process takes about an hour and gives an almost instant result. Composite veneers are the treatment of choice in chipped or discolored teeth as well as in teeth that are slightly misaligned. In the right hands Composite veneers can give an aesthetic result at a reasonable price.
Here a thin layer of tooth is removed. After careful measurements are taken, the veneer is fabricated in the laboratory. The sculpted porcelain veneer is then bonded onto the tooth surface. These veneers have a very high resistance against chipping and staining and last a very long time. They are highly aesthetic and give a lifelike natural appearance. Porcelain Veneers are usually advised for patients with severe discoloration, malformation or malposition of teeth.
Traditional Silver Amalgam fillings can be unsightly and look like dark spots on teeth. Not just that, the mercury content in them could be potentially hazardous to your health. The newer resin based filling materials are more tooth-friendly and offer a better cosmetic result. Composite fillings also have the property of forming a mechanical bond with the tooth surface improving the overall strength of the tooth being restored and preventing recurrence of decay under the filling. It is extremely simple these days to replace an old Silver filling with the more aesthetic composite filling. In a matter of minutes your old silver fillings could be replaced by virtually invisible composite fillings
Teeth whitening or bleaching is the easiest and most non-invasive way to enhance your smile. Food pigments, tea, coffee, tobacco and enamel wear discolor teeth, making them yellow and unattractive. Very often the answer is just a simple whitening procedure. Teeth whitening is not a modern innovation; it has been used since ancient times with excellent results. But while the ancient Romans used goats milk, our methods are far more evolved.
If you want an instant bright smile that lasts much longer, in office teeth whitening is the way to go. The dentist can treat discolored, stained and aging teeth with state of the art whitening systems, with or without lasers. The procedure is complete is just over an hour revealing brilliant white teeth. After painting a protective barrier on your gums, the dentist uses Carbamide peroxide on your teeth and laser or light energy (LED, Plasma arc, Halogen) is used to accelerate the bleaching process. A whitening shade guide is used to measure the change in color. There may be an improvement of upto 8 shades. You can see the difference yourself.
Zoom teeth whitening is a revolutionary new teeth whitening system which improves the shade of your teeth upto 8 shades in about 30 minutes. Although it is a strong bleaching agent it is also completely safe. While other products can cause sensitivity or damage to your gums, ZOOM comes with anti-sensitivity products that reduce the incidence of sensitivity and add luster to your smile, all while protecting your teeth and gums. Zoom teeth whitening system easily removes smoking, pan and tobacco stains which are resistant to scaling and polishing procedures.
Whether you want that extra bit of glamour to your look for a special event or just want a sparkling smile, a dental jewel make the perfect accessory for any occasion. It is a small piece of glass crystal or 18 carat white or yellow gold charm designed exclusively for dental use. It is bonded to the tooth like an orthodontic bracket, without any drilling or pain. It is completely safe and does not harm the tooth in any way. You can keep the jewel for as long as you like and then just have your dentist remove it in a quick painless procedure. The jewel does not interfere in any way with your oral hygiene practices or any dental treatment you may need to undergo.
Gingival enlargement is a common problem these days. It can be caused due to a host of different factors such as pregnancy, puberty, gum infections and inflammations, use of certain drugs like anticonvulsants, anti hypertensives and immunosuppressants, Vitamin deficiencies, to name a few. These enlargements are not just unsightly; they also form a trap for the accumulation of plaque, further compounding the problem. Gingival contouring is a procedure where the excess gum tissue is removed to restore the natural shape and contour of the gums, thus restoring health and aesthetics.