Risks of applying dental veneers Because the benefits and advantages of applying dental veneers are almost unanimously discussed, we will focus our attention for a moment and highlight the risks of applying such a treatment.
Of course, the side effects of this therapy depend on the quality of the work but also on the care the patient takes.
Dental veneers are the modern solution for patients who want a beautiful smile and can correct some defects in tooth structure without a large sacrifice of dental hard substance.
By applying veneers, shape anomalies, dyschromia, malposition can be corrected. They are accessible to almost any patient, but due to widespread application, some important aspects are often neglected.
Incorrectly made or applied dental veneers can cause problems to teeth or surrounding soft tissues.
Therefore, before veneers are applied, it is very important to thoroughly analyze the situations that may allow such treatment to be carried out.
Necessary conditions
Oral hygiene – the patient’s oral hygiene must be exemplary. If this is not the case, the application of veneers is contraindicated.
Enamel intact – the teeth must not show any major loss of hard substance. In case of contract, another treatment plan should be chosen.
In general, teeth with discoloration, staining, abraded teeth due to bruxism, teeth with unsightly anterior treatment on the visible buccal surface or teeth that have undergone positional changes are suitable for veneers.
Risks
As previously mentioned, there are risks when applying dental veneers. Of these, the most common are:
– gingival inflammation –the gum is the soft, pink, keratinized tissue that is in close proximity to the teeth.
If the facets are not properly adapted to the tooth, protrude beyond its contour and come into traumatic contact with the gums, inflammation occurs. Inflammation is objectified by the change in color of the gums, which turn red to purple.
The patient may also experience sensitivity to brushing or even spontaneous gingival bleeding.
The same happens if the veneer is not well cemented, and bacteria and plaque accumulate in the spaces created, with harmful consequences for gum health.
– facet detachments or fractures– occur when the facets are either not well cemented or are subjected to increased forces. This is especially the case for veneers that are also applied to the incisal edge of front teeth.
The decision to apply dental veneers should be made in consultation with the dentist.
In addition to deciding whether the case is suitable for veneers, he or she will also help the patient choose a shade that matches the patient’s physiognomy and adjacent teeth.
The results of extremely white veneers are not necessarily satisfactory, as there is a strong contrast that gives the impression of falseness. Veneers should be customized to the patient’s teeth so that when they smile, they are a warm color that gives the impression of naturalness.
Small problems that can occur after veneers are applied can lead to serious and costly complications in the future.
