Our cosmetic dentistry section

Cosmetic Trends

Technological advancements have now made cosmetic dental treatment options more durable, tensile while blurring the difference in appearance with natural teeth. Also with advancements, dentists have more options at their disposal to save and restore your natural teeth.

Laser technology is more often used by dentist now days to perform some cosmetic treatments. Procedures such as smile makeover have become convenient, comfortable with the help of laser technology – more over it helps reduce the recovery time considerably.

Treatment Options

The most common procedures used in cosmetic dentistry are very convenient and can easily be performed. Some of the treatments commonly in use include:

• Inlays/Onlays: These are also called indirect fillings. Made from porcelain or composite materials, inlays or onlays are aesthetically pleasing way to provide filling to a decayed tooth. Whereas normal dental filling is fitted into the tooth during the dental visit, inlays are made before hand in the dental laboratory and adhesively bonded into place.
• Composite Bonding: composite bonding is a procedure to repair chipped, broken or decayed tooth. Even discoloured or disfigured teeth could be corrective using composite bonding technique. Enamel looking dental composite material is applied into the cavity or onto the surface of a tooth, where it is then sculpted into shape and hardened using high-intensity light. As a result, it blends invariably well aesthetically with the surrounding tooth structure to restore or remodel your smile.
• Teeth Whitening: It is the most commonly in practice cosmetic dentistry procedure. Our lifestyle related some of the bad habits often lead to staining of teeth or discolouring. Smoking, drinks like caffeine, wine etc. and poor oral hygiene often result teeth staining. Teeth whitening can remove the stain enhancing the appearance of your smile.
• Dental Implants: Part of prosthetic or artificial replacement, dental implants are artificial tooth replacements used to compensate for tooth loss. The result is not only an enhanced smile, but also helps tremendously in boosting the confidence and raising self-esteem.
• Smile Makeover: Smile makeover is performed with an aim to improve the overall appearance looking at the smile aesthetics. Typically, smile makeover is clubbed with other procedures like veneer, gingival sculpting and teeth whitening to get the desired results. These are carried out for several teeth in both upper and lower arches in order to achieve the look you want.
• Full mouth reconstruction: during the process of smile makeover, it may come to light that a particular patient is having some functional problem with regards to bite, teeth and bone structure. In such cases full mouth reconstruction is carried out. With the kind of dental materials available now, it is very much to provide durable, functional and clinically sound treatments that also look natural at the same time.

Porcelain veneers

Its, also known as porcelain laminates or ceramic laminates , are thin shells of ceramic applied to the face of the teeth to conceal minor faults in teeth. Dental veneers are specially-designed shells of tooth-like ceramic material that, when pasted over the outside of a tooth, can envelop tattered tooth enamel, irregular tooth arrangement or spacing and chips or cracks of teeth. Porcelain veneers fall into the class of cosmetic dentistry because they generate a brilliant, white smile with beautifully aligned, shapely teeth. Even better, the see-through ceramic eminence of today's veneers provides a more familiar look than what’s been available in the past. The veneers are often called as INSTANT ORTHODONTICS

DR ANSHU GUPTA’S ADVANCED DENTAL CARE CENTER offers the following types of dental porcelain veneers

• 1. IPS Empress Veneers
• 2.IPS Empress Veneers by staining and cutback technique
• 3. Extreme Porcelain thin Veneers
• 4. Procera Veneers
• 5. Composite resin veneers
• 6. Durathin® Veneers

Questions

• How Is the Porcelain Veneers procedure Done?
• When are Veneers Appropriate?
• Veneers or Whitening?
• Am I A Candidate for Porcelain Laminate Veneers?
• Postcare Instructions for Dental Veneers
• Cosmetic Dentistry FAQ

IPS Empress (from Ivoclar Vivadent)

These veneers have created a revolution in the field of cosmetic dentistry with their unique characteristics such as no metal underneath or core material because of which the light refraction and reflection qualities of these veneers closely approximates that of natural tooth structure. IPS Empress hard-pressed toughened ceramics display nearly two times the vigor of traditional porcelains helping guarantee long-term esthetics and longevity. IPS Empress® is a registered trademark of Ivoclar North America, Inc. and is one of the most popular material of choice worldwide for the fabrication of porcelain veneers.

IPS Empress 2(from Ivoclar Vivadent)

IPS Empress 2 is a new restorative material for anterior 3-unit bridges and single anterior or posterior crowns. This new addition to the original IPS empress system allows for inimitable combinations of metal-free restorations. Ceramic veneers are one of the most acknowledged current smile enrichment techniques. Ceramic veneers need very little tooth preparation since they are thin shells bonded only to the outer surface of your teeth. IThe aestthetics for these veneers can be enhanced with techniques like called external shading and cutback tecnique .

External Shading

The IPS Empress Universal Shades and Stains in paste form can be applied to the front area of the restoration for making prominent individual distinctiveness of one’s natural teeth.

Cut-Back Technique

In the cut-back technique ,the internal characteristics of natural teeth such as mamelons, are applied using the Wash pastes.

Extreme Porcelain thin veneers

Extreme Porcelain thin veneers can be made for cases that need modest or no tooth reduction. Custom made shells of tooth colored materials are placed over the outer surfaces of teeth, which can extraordinarily perk up tooth form. Our thin veneers can be placed over a spoiled or stained teeth or for closing the spaces between upper front teeth called as diastema . Even extremely stained teeth because of tetracycline staining can also be corrected using these with the use of special opaque ingots available to mask any discoloration nowadays.These Veneers can be as thin as 0.3 mm and, once pasted onto the teeth, they are incredibly sturdy.

Dental veneers by Procera®

A Nobel Biocare all-ceramic dental veneer is called Procera® Laminate. Nobel Biocare Procera® Laminates have sparkling incandescent properties and look just like your original teeth. They are also completely metal-free and harmless.
Ask us if you’re a candidate for Nobel Biocare all-ceramic dental veneers

Cergo® Press DentsPly

Why Pressed Ceramics?

• • The trivial fit of the pressed veneer is by far the best
• • Aesthetics is unbeatable because of luminousness analogous to enamel
• • Ultra conservative.
• • The long term longitudinal data has shown that these veneers can last for more that fifteen years.
• • outstanding long eternal seal once placed onto the tooth.

The da Vinci™ Veneers

Members of the da vinci group have led innovation in the cosmetic dental industry for over 25 years.

Da Vinci veneers are fabricated by the Da Vinci laboratory and these are high quality, hand-crafted porcelain veneers. They are created at the daVinci Dental Studio in California, which has been crafting veneers for Hollywood stars for more than thirty years.

Composite Resin Veneers

Veneers are mainly of two types- COMOSITE AND PORCELAIN/CERAMIC . Composite veneers can either be made-up by a dental technician in a dental laboratory; composite veneers can also be directly made-up inside your mouth at the dental office.
Of the two choices, porcelain veneers are much more durable and stain resistant.

Lumineers

Lumineers by Cerinate painlessly craft everlasting smiles the need for any local anaesthesia or tooth reduction .

LUMINEERS can only be made from patented Cerinate porcelain unavailable anywhere other than the Cerinate Smile Design Studio.

DuraThin® Veneers

DuraThins are extremely thin pieces of porcelain. These contact lens -like veneers are pasted directly to the tooth in order to augment the dimensions of the tooth or to beautify smiles.

WHAT is the procedure for porcelain veneers

The procedure for porcelain veneers requires only two visits.

In the first visit, the consultation, diagnostic records, tooth prepations , impressions and temporization is done.

In the second visit, the trial of the final veneers followed by bonding on the teeth is done if approved by the patient.

Recovery Expectations

The gums may have some slight soreness for a couple days after the process. Some people may feel that their teeth are sensitive for a few days after the procedure. This sensitivity fades on its own a few days after the procedure. So not to worry about this.

• • Irregular teeth
• • Spaces between the teeth
• • Discolored teeth
• • Worn down and chipped teeth

Bonding

Bonding is a procedure of restorative or aesthetic dentistry that can repair small imperfections in teeth like minor chips, cracks, to increase the minor length of teeth and to repair small fractures in teeth. The complete procedure can be finished in 20-40 minutes.

Benefits of Dental Bonding

• • Repairs small broken fragments of teeth
• • Improves the look teeth that have changed color or make cosmetic improvements
• • Closes minor gaps and spaces between teeth
• • Makes teeth look longer
• • changes the color and shape of teeth
• • Makes teeth brighter
• • Can make slightly crooked teeth look straight
• • Can replace dark and ugly looking silver fillings
• • Can be used to cover teeth roots that become naked because of the shrinkage of gums

Bonding Care of dental bonding

• • Follow immaticulate oral hygiene practices
• • Brush minimum two times a day
• • Floss daily
• • Use a good mouthwash
• • Be very very careful not to bite on hard foods and nuts
• • Visit your doctor regularly for your check ups and cleaning

What Is Tooth Whitening?

Tooth whitening is a method that makes the teeth light in color and clears stains and yellowing. Whitening is among the most talked about cosmetic dental method as it can dramatically perk up how your teeth look. The outside covering of a tooth is known the enamel. Each day, a slim covering forms on the enamel and gathers up stains. Tooth enamel has pores too that can accumulate stains. Whitening is not a permanent resolution. It needs to be repeated though not frequently if you want to maintain the bright color of your teeth.

Tooth Whitening Treatment Choices

• 1. In-Office/Power Bleaching
• 1. ZOOM
• 2. Zoom Advanced Power
• 3. BRITESMILE
• 4. REMBRANDT
• 2. At home/Gradual Bleaching
• 3. Tooth Veneers (In-Office)

What It's Used For?

There are two most common types of stains – intrinsic stains and extrinsic stains. Extrinsic stains are the ones that are outside the tooth structure . The most common causes for this is aging, tobacco, tea and coffee. Intrinsic stains are the ones that are inside the tooth structure. Intrinsic stains can be a result of exposure to too much fluoride as a child when the teeth are still in their being developed and mineralized. Other reasons can be because of the use of certain antibiotics by the mother such as tetracyclines during the second trimester of pregnancy. Tooth whitening is very effectual on surface stains because of ageing, and staining because of certain foods such as containing turmeric.

BriteSmile™ Overview

BriteSmile is a revolutionary technology proven to get your teeth their whitest. It just takes less than 60 minutes to give you a million dollar shiny, bright smile.

Only 1 hour is required

What is the method by which BRITESMILE works

• 1. BriteSmile whitening gel is applied to the teeth very very systematically without causing injury to your gums.
• 2. The gel is then made active by BriteSmile's original gentle blue light for 20 minutes
• 3. This procedure is done two more times before you go home with your new million dollar smile.

Zoom!™ Teeth Whitening

Zoom Whitening is a procedure that can be done in a dental clinic. Hydroen peroxide gel is applied to the teeth and a special UV lamp is used to then activate the gel. This gel breaks down into water molecules and free oxygen radicals that allow oxygen to penetrate the enamel and dentin, evaporates and whitens the colored stains and at the same time the tooth structure remains fully unaffected. Treatments usually take about 60 minutes and can lighten the teeth up to eight shades.

Procedure and results

The longevity of the results depend upon your dietary and eating habits. If you drink too much of red wine, coffee or use too much turmeric in your food, your teeth will tend to become dark earlier.

Possible side effects

Some transient sensitivity may happen after the procedure though it is very rare.

Zoom! Advanced Power

Zoom! Advanced Power is the latest invention of Zoom! smile whitening.
It is a very quick process (about 90 minutes) that spectacularly brightens your smile. It is performed in the dental clinic with no need of injections or anaesthesia. After isolating the teeth and gums ,we apply a special light for about an hour, which activates the whitening gel.
Sensitivity after the treatment may happen though very rarely but the good news is that I is bound to go away. It is never permanent, always transient.

Rembrandt™ Whitening Overview

The Rembrandt Tooth Whitening system is from Oral-B .

It can make your teeth dramatically whiter by up to ten shades. It is very efficient and also very safe. The time taken for the process is roughly 60 minutes.

Laser Teeth Whitening

With the advent of dental lasers and the use of laser technology, teeth whitening can now be performed much more efficiently and quickly. This method is also called as as light-activated teeth whitening. Laser session encompasses the use of a special beam of laser light on the required areas of the oral cavity . The procedure takes less than sixty minutes time and the results are instantly gratifying. In this treatment, the bleaching or whitening gels containing hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide are activated by using laser light and this treatment can give upto ten shades of lighter teeth compared to the original ones.

TOOTH WHITENING FAQ

How Does The Bleaching Process Work

Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide are the componenets which are there in bleaching/whitening gels. When placed on teeth, the peroxide molecules go into the small spaces/pores of the enamel and dentin, release oxygen molecules and disperse the stains that cause opacity in the teeth and block the light.

What are the Treatment Options?

In-office bleaching and home bleaching are the two different types of bleaching systems available, the former can be performed only in the dental clinic and the latter one can be used at home with the help of special custom made bleaching trays.
While the in-office procedure can be easily completed in one hour, the home bleaching methods usually take one to three weeks and need constant monitoring by the dentist.
What are the causes of discoloration or staining of teeth?
Staining can be because of excess use of tea, coffee, tobacco, red wine, smoking, use of certain antibiotics such as tetracyclines during pregnancy and presence of high fluoride content in water.

Is bleaching successful?

Bleaching results are really appreciable in more that 90 to 95 percent of the cases.

How long does it last?

Brightnesss usually lasts for one year to to five years depending on your individual eating and drinking habits

Does bleaching have any negative effects?

No.The bleaching procedure is completely without any side effectsand is very harmless. ADA has given its seal of warranty also to this.

Should one use home bleaching systems?

At home systems are not that effective. They can cause sensitivity, gum irritation because of the leakage of gel from poorly fitted trays or because of improper placement of the trays. One can do more bleaching than required and it can cause damage to the tooth enamel.

What is the cost for teeth whitening or bleaching?

The cost varies depending upon the type of whitening system.

Who benefit the most from teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening is ultimate for patients who have strong, untreated teeth (no restorations) and strong gums. Patients with yellow stains and colors to their teeth have the best resuts .

Who should not opt for teeth whitening

Bleaching is not recommended for children under the age of 16.
People with already sensitive teeth , gums that are going down, worn out enamel and naked roots , with cavities in teeth and with faulty fillings should discuss thoroughly with the dentist before getting teeth whitening.
Teeth whitening does not work on the areas of teeth with fillings, bonding, composite or porcelain veneers, Crowns etc.
A good benchmark as to an expected intensity of whiteness to be accomplished is a somewhat whiter color than the whites of your eyes.

Are whitening toothpastes effective? How do they act?

Whitening toothpastes can only remove stains that are at surface.

How can I maintain the longevity of my teeth whitening ?

• • One should stay away from the use of or foodstuffs that stain your teeth. In case you cannot keep away from the use of drinks that cause staining of teeth, use a straw so that the drink does not touch the front surface of your teeth.
• • Rinse immediately after the use of stain causing drinks. Follow immaticulate brushing and flossing practices.You can aso supplement your brushing routine with the use of a whitening paste that removes the stains form the teeth surfaces.
• • Consider retouch up every 6 months or after a year or two. You may need retouch up more often if you smoke too much or drink too much of tea or coffee.

Laser Gum Depigmentation

Dark gums because of the excessive accumulation of melanin pigment is very common in some people with dark skin tones . These unsightly dark pigmented areas can make the otherwise healthy gums look really unsightly. Dr Anshu can easily remove these undesirable areas of the gums with the use of her special laser. This treatment can be done in as little as 20-30 minutes in just one sitting. You will have healthy pink gums you have always desired for.

Gum line Re- contouring

Gummy smiles are a very problematic issue in certain people because of the excessive growth of gum tissue.
The etiology of this undesirable condition can be because of a number of factors such as unsightly occurrence can b heredity, certain medical conditions such as epilepsy where there is excessive and prolonged use of phenytoin therapy and also because of use of medicines to control hypertension. A gummy smile looks very unattractive and the individuals often develop complexes because of this.
We use dental laser technology to reshape your gums to give you a nice looking well balanced smile.
The whole procedure can be completed in as little as fifteen to twenty minutes.

ENAMEL HYPOPLASIA

Enamel hypoplasia (EH) is a condition where the quantity of the tooth enamel is less compared to normal enamel.
The imperfection can be in the form of either a small pit of hole in the tooth surface or it can be so severe that the whole of the tooth looks anomalous or out of shape. The causes for this condition can be genetic. It can occur on a single tooth or multiple teeth. It can be seen in the form of yellowish to brown discoloration of teeth and the teeth can have an uneven surface. In few cases the quality of enamel may also be very poor.

Treatment options

There are a number of treatment options to choose from . The option chosen depends upon how severe the condition is and how many teeth are involved. The treatment can be as simple as bonding or the use of certain types of crowns and veneers on the teeth. The main goal of the treatment is not only to mark the discoloration or unsightly appearance but also to prevent the tooth structure form further damage and sensitivity in future. We at Advanced Dental Care Center have all the latest techniques and materials to deal with these type of situations. You can click here to view some of the case studies from our clinic .

Four methods are available for space closure:

• Orthodontics
• Veneers
• Crowns
• Bonding

TREATMENT OF DENTAL FLUOROSIS

Dental fluorosis is caused by the excessive intake of fluoride in any form in a quantity that is not recommended.
It can cause chalky white discoloration of teeth surfaces or enamel and may even cause white lines on the tooth surfaces. As the severity progresses, it can result in yellowish to brown discoloration of teeth. Sometimes it may develop rough pits on the tooth surface.
Fluorosis is mainly a cosmetic issue and not dental.It causes severe discoloration of teeth though it doesn not cause any pain.
Dental fluorosis can happen only at the time of calcification or developmental stages of the teeth while the toot structure is still not completely mineralized. Fluoride gets impregnated into the internal tooth structure and cause damage to enamel forming cells. Fluoride causes dental fluorosis by damaging the cells that form the enamel, called ameloblasts.

How can you prevent fluorosis?

• 1.Infant formulas should mixed with fluoride free wateror water with optimal concentration of fluride.
• 2.Fluoridated toothpastes should not be used in children younger than two years of age.
• 3.Only a very minimal pea sized amount of toothpaste should be placed on the brush.
• 4.Upto six years of age, the children should always be supervised by the parents.

The treatment of fluorosis is aimed at removing tooth discoloration.
Mild cases can be treated with enamel microabrasion or teeth bleaching or whitening procedures.
In severe cases, the teeth may need to be covered with bonding or porcelain veneers of crowns.

Fluorosis FAQ

How did my child develop fluorosis?

Drinking water with too high proportions of fluoride during pregnancy when the teeth are still calcifying can lead to fluorosis.

How can you help me with dental flurosis?

The damage caused to the surface of teeth because of excess quantities of fluoride is permanent. It can be treated with either bleaching, bonding enamel microabrasion, porcelain veneers or crowns.