Aesthetics

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is a comprehensive field of dentistry that focuses on beauty. However, it does not mean making teeth unnaturally white. The ultimate beauty in cosmetic dentistry is to restore such natural beauty that the dentist’s eye cannot distinguish them from natural teeth at all.

Even if that tooth has aged, turned brown, worn out in the bite, and is misshapen, if it blends in so well that it is completely indistinguishable from the surrounding teeth and functions like a natural tooth, it is still very beautiful.

With conventional dental technology, it has been very difficult to perform procedures to a level where the teeth are indistinguishable from natural teeth, but this is now possible. The beauty of teeth comes not only from their color and shape, but also from the addition of natural beauty. We would like to provide you with the shining beauty of natural teeth.

Features of our esthetic treatment

Treatment without
grinding teeth We do not damage natural teeth as much as possible.” This is our primary concern in cosmetic dentistry. There is no artificial tooth that is better than a natural tooth to make it last longer. It is easy to shave a lot of teeth and put in ceramic teeth, but that only looks beautiful temporarily and will always cause problems in the long run. Nowadays, cosmetic dentistry around the world, especially in Europe, is focusing on treating teeth as beautifully as possible without damaging them. For this purpose, the latest treatment using microscopes and digital technology has become indispensable. We deliver teeth that are more beautiful than natural teeth with minimal invasion to make your precious teeth last a lifetime.
State-of-the-art digital treatment with short treatment time Our daily lives have become quite digitalized, and dental treatment is now in the digital age as well. Although not all clinics have the same level of digital treatment, we are actively introducing it in our clinic. The advantage of digital treatment is that it makes treatment easier to understand, less time-consuming, and shorter by shortening treatment time, recording data, and so on. We provide state-of-the-art esthetic and restorative treatment with the latest equipment.
Completely custom-made precision treatment Artificial teeth are produced by the technicians of the Digital Dental Laboratory operated by Smile Plan Medical Corporation. The dental technicians, who are skilled in cosmetic dentistry and implant treatment, listen to the patient’s requests and custom-made the teeth to suit each individual patient, so you can be sure to get the teeth you want.

Ceramic Features

All-ceramic is a type of cap that does not use any metal and is made entirely of ceramic. It is the best treatment for those who seek a highly aesthetic finish among cosmetic dental treatments.

Beautiful,
transparent shine All-ceramic is a material made entirely from ceramic, a natural mineral, without using any metal.Traditionally, when making ceramic teeth, a metal frame was used inside to supplement strength, but modern technology has made it possible to create ceramics that are just as strong as metal.

Conventional materials that use metal inside have problems such as a lack of transparency, metal allergies, and blackening of teeth and gums over time, but by using all-ceramic, these problems can be solved.In addition, all-ceramic dentures do not discolor or deteriorate, so they will remain beautiful for a long time.

Body-friendly materials Conventional ceramic teeth with metal inside (metal bond crowns) are unable to reproduce the natural beauty of natural teeth because the metal inside blocks the light. Also, there is a problem that the shadow of the blocked light makes the surrounding gums look dark.

All-ceramic dentures are made entirely of ceramic, which allows light to pass through easily.You can achieve a natural, translucent beauty that is indistinguishable from your natural teeth.It is an essential material, especially for treatment of front teeth, where greater aesthetics are required.

High accuracy Until now, all restorations that went into patients’ mouths were made from start to finish by dental technicians, but with the latest all-ceramics, everything is made by machine, except for the subtle details of surface color and shape.

Dental technicians now design restorations on a computer, and then a machine uses that data to carve out the ceramic, using CAD/CAM technology to create teeth.This allows for consistent, highly accurate restorations to be produced in a short time.All-ceramic dentures are the latest advancement in dental technology.

Types of ceramics

Traditionally, when making ceramic teeth, metal frames were used inside to supplement their strength.Modern technology has created ceramics that are as strong as metals.

Laminate Veneer

The laminate veneer method is a treatment that creates front teeth with the ideal color, shape, and balance by thinly scraping the surface of the teeth and attaching a thin ceramic like a nail to it. For teeth that are naturally discolored, have an imbalanced size, are at a bad angle, or have problems with tooth alignment, this method can create ideal, beautiful teeth and alignment in a short period of time while minimizing damage to the teeth.

Minimal damage to teeth

In addition to the highest level of aesthetics, the laminate veneer method has the great advantage of being able to treat without grinding down too much of the teeth. However, if you try to treat a tooth with only the laminate veneer method if the tooth position, orientation, or alignment is poor, you will end up having to grind down a lot of teeth.

In such cases, orthodontic treatment can be used to correct the position and orientation of the teeth, reducing the amount of tooth grinding required. By combining the laminate veneer method with orthodontic treatment, you can achieve more beautiful teeth with minimal damage.

For the most beautiful teeth

No matter how beautiful the treatment, it cannot compare to the beauty of natural teeth. If your natural teeth are chipped or worn down, it would be ideal to have treatment that preserves the color and transparency of your natural teeth as much as possible.
The most distinctive feature of the laminate veneer method is the thinness of the ceramic that is applied.
By using thin, translucent ceramics, the color of the underlying natural teeth is reflected, allowing us to create aesthetics that are closer to natural teeth than all-ceramic crowns.
By whitening your teeth before the laminate veneer procedure, you can make your teeth even whiter and more beautiful, just like you’d expect.
While retaining the characteristics of natural teeth, teeth that are even more beautiful than natural teeth are restored.

Metal Bond Crown

Metal-bonded crowns combine the aesthetics of ceramics with high strength, making them an excellent prosthesis with high predictability and a wide range of applications.
However, in recent years, it is difficult to say that this is sufficient to meet the high demand for esthetics in dental treatment. Of all the current dental treatments, the treatment method that is closest to natural teeth and has the best characteristics is the all-ceramic treatment that does not use any metal.

For molars, we recommend zirconia crowns or metal-bonded crowns, which combine aesthetics and strength, but for anterior treatment, alumina all-ceramic crowns are the best option.

Ceramic inlay

An inlay is a treatment method in which only the part of the tooth that has been damaged by cavities is removed and a partial filling is glued in place. This method is mainly used to treat back teeth. There are several types of inlays made from ceramics, but ceramic inlays made using Ivoclar Vivadent’s e-Max Press are characterized by their strength of over 400Mpa and high transparency.

The color blends in well with your teeth, and after treatment, the boundary between the tooth and the inlay is almost invisible. It is highly durable and there is no need to worry about it cracking, so you can use it safely for a long time.

Fiber Core

Fiber core is a core material that combines a fiber post and a fiber-containing resin core. Its hardness and elasticity are similar to dentin, so it is less likely to cause root fractures. It also does not contain metal, so it does not cause discoloration of the tooth root or gums caused by the dissolution of metal ions, and does not cause metal allergies.

Teeth that have had their nerves removed become brittle, and if a metal base is placed, the tooth often breaks. In order to prolong the life of treated teeth, we generally recommend a fiber core.