The appearance of the teeth is of great importance, since it is one of the points where vision falls easily, which is why Ceramic Lenses are a good option.

What are Ceramic Lenses?

Ceramic Lenses, also known as Ceramic Veneers, are ultra-thin porcelain sheets that adhere to the tooth to give a touch of naturalness, resulting in a healthy, white and bright smile without damaging the tooth structure; This is one of the most used aesthetic dental treatments in the world.

Ceramic Lenses are placed or installed in three consultation appointments:

• First appointment: initial photographs are taken of the patient to have a before and after, the teeth are prepared by lightly removing a very superficial layer of tooth enamel, shaping the teeth so that they are all aligned and in harmony.

Subsequently, an impression of the teeth is taken that lasts five minutes, and then sent to the laboratory to be manufactured between 3 to 5 days each of the Ceramic Lenses, so that they adapt perfectly to the natural teeth, the color to be made is chosen. .

• Second appointment: at this point the wet test of the ceramic lenses is done in the mouth, the patient tells us if they are fine or if they want any changes, if in this part, they give us the approval to continue, then we go to the third appointment.
• Third appointment: it is the cementation or placement of the Ceramic Lenses that lasts approximately 1 to 2 hours, occlusion is tested and we finish with photographs.

Who should and can undergo this procedure?

This treatment is indicated in patients who want to improve or who are not satisfied with their smilein patients seeking to quickly and safely correct yellow or stained teeth due to excessive dark drinks or cigarettes, in closing small spaces between teeth (Diastemas) in Dental Wear, in small or malformed teeth, allowing the reconstruction of its natural shape and in harmony with the smile.

The patient is prepared in consultation with all the biosafety standards established by the Secretary of Health, with all the equipment such as: glasses, hat, gown, bib and mouthwash, with chlorhexidine before the procedure so that there is no type of setback in the time of the consultation.

Advantages and disadvantages of Ceramic Lenses

There are more advantages than disadvantages in this aesthetic treatment, one of the great advantages is that Tooth color will never change, even if you drink dark drinks.the Ceramic Lens will always maintain the selected bright white tone, leaving a harmonious and luminous smile.

In addition, they are very resistant to breakage and wear, they have a wide range of colors and thicknesses to adapt to the tooth perfectly, they manage to solve problems with broken or crooked teeth in a simple way.

Among the disadvantages of Ceramic Lenses is that They are more expensive than composer ones and also, there is a risk that the lenses could come off, so it is important that you follow the recommendations of the Dental Aesthetics expert.

How often should I change Ceramic Lenses?

Ceramic Lenses have a durability of between 15 to 20 years, if the patient is judicious and careful in having good oral hygiene, such as using dental floss, brushing three times a day, using mouthwash and visiting the dentist every 6 month, they could perfectly last longer than the established date.

It is important to understand that any dental treatment that is sought must be carried out by the appropriate specialist, with the aim of achieving positive, optimal and long-lasting results.