Budapest Dental Solutions

Cosmetic Dentistry

Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain which are bonded onto the front of existing teeth in order to make a cosmetic improvement in their appearance.

Porcelain veneers are routinely used to improve the appearance of teeth that are:

• Discoloured Teeth
• Worn Teeth
• Chipped
• Gaps in Teeth
• Misaligned teeth

Porcelain veneers are essentially ceramic materials which, unlike teeth which are enamel, have the ability to resist the staining effects of coffee, red wine and cigarette smoking. Porcelain veneers are very durable and can be expected to retain their aesthetic appearance for many years.

Procedure: Porcelain veneers are carefully selected to match the shape and contours of existing teeth, mouth and gum line and bonded into place with a clinically safe enamel/ceramic adhesive. Slight reshaping and polishing of the in-situ veneer is carried out to remove excess adhesive and achieve the desired cosmetic effect. The procedure is generally accomplished with 2 visits to the clinic with 3 days in between .

How long will a veneer last?

Veneers should last for many years; but they can chip or break, just as your own teeth can. Your dentist will tell you how long each individual veneer should last. Small chips can be repaired, or a new veneer fitted if necessary.

What about alternatives?

A natural-coloured filling material can be used for minor repairs to front teeth. This is excellent where the tooth supports the filling, but may not work so well for broken tooth corners. There will always be a join between the tooth and the filling material. Crowns are used for teeth which need to be strengthened – either because they have broken, have been weakened by a very large filling, or have had root canal treatment.

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Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening, is generally recommended for healthy teeth that may have become stained or discoloured. The durability teeth whitening is strongly linked to lifestyle where excessive contact with coffee, tea, red wine and smoking can have a deleterious effect. The results of the treatment are usually visible for 1 to 3 years, depending on mainly eating habits and smoking.

The BriteSmile Teeth Whitening Process

The patented BriteSmile whitening treatment consists of a lamp filtered to emit light in the blue-green region of the spectrum (approximately 400-500 nanometers) and a patented delivery device, which illuminates all smile teeth at once.

The BriteSmile light is used in combination with a patented peroxide gel, which has been optimized to obtain a maximal whitening effect and to ensure patient safety.

The patented chemistry consists of a 15% hydrogen peroxide gel buffered at an approximately neutral pH that is compatible with tooth enamel. The gel also contains other ingredients such as glycerin and highly purified water to prevent tooth dehydration and to further ensure safety. The gel also contains a patented photo-initiator, which assists in chromophore destruction at the tooth's surface.

The BriteSmile Light

Due to its unique design, the light is able to whiten all "smile line" teeth simultaneously and uniformly, with an amazing 9+ shades of improvement on the Vita-Pan shade guide. Nothing has been proven to whiten teeth faster, easier, and more effectively.

The BriteSmile Whitening Gel

The gel contains a patented photo-initiator, activated by the patented blue-light, which shines on the gel and acts as a catalyst, accelerating its natural teeth whitening compounds. The new treatment includes an additional step in the protocol consisting of the application of a liquid whitening accelerator just prior to the second and third applications of the gel. The blue-light triggers the gel because it is specifically tuned to respond to certain wavelengths of light.

How does this happen?

It is a similar bleaching process by which objects are naturally whitened by sunlight but, thanks to the blue light and hydrogen peroxide, the whitening treatment allows our clients to leave in just under an hour with their teeth at their optimal whiteness.

It is also completely safe, because unlike sunlight, our patented light does not release harmful ultra-violet rays. Instead, it operates in the gentle blue-green spectrum, which is safe for tooth enamel as well as skin, gums, and other soft tissues.

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