Veneers are best created from porcelain and have the benefits of natural beauty with minimal tooth preparation. Also, teeth that might have needed braces can be corrected instead of waiting the long time that braces can take. Expert dentistry with the aesthetic eye is essential in placing veneers so as to enhance one's appearance. When veneers are done right, many patients report that their friends ask if they have had a face lift or lost weight.
Porcelain veneers are the veneers of choice for several reasons. They have the benefit of correcting flawed teeth, such as making them thicker and straighter, without the use of orthodontics. Porcelain veneers are proven as less likely to stain, more durable when bonded to tooth structure and rarely fracture. Of course, sometimes orthodontics is combined with veneers to create an even fuller aesthetic effect.
The word veneer is French in origin and in dentistry it means to furnish the tooth with a thin layer of restorative material in order to improve the appearance of the look of a tooth or protect a damaged surface.
A flawless color, shape, form, and alignment are all possible with porcelain veneers. But most notably, porcelain veneers are the cosmetic dentist's choice because they create a very life-like appearance due to their translucency and luster.
One of Dr. Maddahi's patients explains her porcelain veneer procedure, ?It's more than I expected and better than I hoped for. I thought my teeth would be big and not normal and Hollywood-style instead of perfectly shaped for my face. The color and shape is perfect for me.?
?Let me explain, she continues. ?This is the second time I have had veneers.. The first was not the product I hoped for so I came to see Dr. Maddahi. When he anesthetized I felt no pain what so ever ? not even a prick. I felt nothing afterward and the numbness lasted exactly the right amount of time and wore off perfectly and could eat a normal meal.?
?Any sensitivity went away in two days like normal every-day-dentistry should be. In the past, when I got crowns at a dental office it took months for the sensitivity to abate. No heavy painkillers this time! The whole experience was non-painful, comfortable, and reassuring ? the kindness from everyone here kept my mind off of any pre-conceived consideration I had.?
?Why veneers??, she asked. ?As a woman it helps the structure of your face and when your teeth are whiter it makes your skin tone and eyes look better in contrast. Instead of my smile being distracting it is bright and youthful and took years off me. People love it ? they say it's the best they have ever seen. They complement my skin because it glows and is more youthful looking. I have no pain, no trouble brushing or flossing ? nothing! In fact, it's easier to floss and brush now.?
She has advice for other patients, ?It's not like going to the dentist! If given the choice between going to Dr. Maddahi and a hair salon I'd get my teeth done! My advice is: don't go to plastic surgery. Get your teeth done. You'll look 10 years younger! Even the temporaries looked better and felt better than the permanents my former dentist put on!?
The top choice for a cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, especially for porcelain veneers, is Dr. Kourosh Maddahi. His combination of aesthetics, high-tech procedures, the latest equipment and gentle dentistry is hard to match!
The durability, strength and ability to match the natural look of teeth makes porcelain the first choice for many dentists. Porcelain veneers are used in California not only to obtain that coveted ?Beverly Hills smile?, but also for the beautiful, natural smiles that are a favorite amongst more nature-loving Californians.
Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, who is very well known for aesthetic, natural work, is a firm believer in the use of porcelain in dentistry. ?A favorite material for dental work is porcelain as it's significantly stronger than other dental materials and it can look exactly like a real tooth.?, explains Kourosh Maddahi, DDS. ?Also known as ceramic, when used for fillings and other dental work the material can perfectly match the other teeth in the mouth.?
Crowns are used to protect a tooth and give the ability to restore the tooth to its normal size and shape. This, of course, improves the appearance of the tooth and reinforces the tooth to add strength. Used to support and cover a tooth with a large cavity or to protect a weak tooth from breaking, or to restore one that has been broken, a crown is also employed to cover badly shaped or discolored teeth. When most of the tooth is missing or strength is needed for chewing, jacket crowns made of porcelain may be suggested. They are known to have the most realistic look of all crown restorations. Porcelain jackets are pure porcelain crowns placed on a fully prepared tooth.
One patient explains, ?Because I had lost much of my front left cuspid (eye tooth) due to decay and a root canal that was needed, I was given a porcelain crown to support the remaining part of the tooth. The natural beauty of this tooth enhances my smile and looks just like an original tooth would look. It's strong, comfortable and permanent. I am completely satisfied with this work done by Dr. Maddahi.?
There are occasions when biting pressure is too great or teeth are loose because of periodontal disease, or the patient has missing teeth that must be filled in. For these cases, metal alloy must be placed under the porcelain for strength. The porcelain is fused to the metal. Less tooth structure is removed to accommodate both metal and porcelain. Once an impression is taken, a metal coping is made on the prepared tooth. This is then covered with porcelain. (A coping is a thin metal covering or cap.) The American Dental Association explains: ?Another type of restoration is porcelain-fused-to-metal, which provides strength to a crown or bridge. These restorations are very strong and durable. The combination of porcelain bonded to a supporting structure of metal creates a stronger restoration than porcelain used alone. More of the existing tooth must be removed to accommodate the restoration.
Although they are highly resistant to wear, porcelain restorations can wear opposing natural teeth if the porcelain becomes rough. There may be some initial discomfort to hot and cold. While porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations are highly biocompatible, some patients may show an allergic sensitivity to some types of metals used in the restoration.?
So whether you are looking for that ?Beverly Hills smile? or a more natural, beautiful smile, your choice of porcelain crowns will be the best choice for dental work.
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