Cosmetic dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry consists of a number of procedures aimed at achieving healthy smiles that stay on our patients' faces for a long time.
At Stomatologia Wichlińscy's offices in Gorlice and Kraków, the treatments performed as part of cosmetic dentistry are selected according to patients' needs.
A new smile with straight, aesthetically pleasing teeth can boost patients' confidence and readiness to take on new challenges.
Cosmetic dentistry involves...
Cosmetic dentistry consists of treatments and procedures aimed at achieving the smile the patient dreams of, usually straight and white teeth, the so-called Hollywood smile. At Stomatologia Wichlińscy we perform the following cosmetic dentistry procedures:
Teeth whitening removes stains and discolouration from the tooth enamel surface. Thus, we lighten the shade by several to several tones. After the whitening procedure, we obtain a lighter colour of the enamel.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is concerned with improving the aesthetics of the smile. From the alignment of teeth, to their shape and colour. The scope of aesthetic dentistry combines the knowledge of many specialisations: orthodontics, implantology, prosthetics. The end result, i.e. a beautiful smile, is the work of a whole team of specialists.
Most often, cosmetic dentistry is associated with the restoration of the crown of a tooth in its entirety. For example, when a tooth has been damaged by decay or a tooth has been broken in an accident. In such cases, we use veneers, crowns or onlays to restore the smile. A patient who reports to the offices of Stomatologia Wichlińscy with a missing tooth is first referred to a dental implantologist. The missing tooth is replaced with a dental implant to which a tooth crown is attached.
How to improve the appearance of teeth?
White and evenly aligned teeth have become a dream for many people. Today, thanks to cosmetic dentistry, patients who want to make their dreams come true have them within reach. Of course, the basis of the work of cosmetic dentistry specialists, i.e. prosthodontists, implantologists and orthodontists, is healed teeth. Therefore, our patients who come to our surgeries in Kraków and Gorlice are first referred for a check-up and hygienization. After these procedures, we invite you to specialist consultations, which will allow us to prepare a treatment plan that includes obtaining the straight and white teeth of your dreams.
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Cosmetic dentistry
what is it?
Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on improving the appearance of the patient's mouth, teeth and gums.
Prosthodontic specialists are responsible for restoring missing teeth through the use of crowns, bridges and dentures. Implant surgeons are responsible for replacing missing teeth using titanium dental implants. The work of a periodontist allows for the reshaping of the gums, which can immediately improve the aesthetics of the smile. Conservative dentists use modern composite materials to achieve a natural shade of enamel.
You keep thinking about how great it would be to have straight and white teeth,
this is a good thing.
Our goal is to create beautiful and natural-looking teeth for our patients. Make an appointment for a consultation and find out what treatment plan we have for you.
Can damaged teeth be repaired?
Cosmetic dentistry comes to the rescue of patients who, for a variety of reasons, are struggling with damaged teeth and dream of having beautiful white teeth. In our practice, we see patients who, due to medication, illness or dentophobia, have lost the confidence to smile widely and show their teeth. The improvement of the smile, condition of teeth and gums is the result of professional hygiene, teeth whitening as well as the application of veneers or crowns.
Smile aesthetics also means replacing old fillings with new ones.
How to have white teeth?
There are many ways to achieve a white smile. In-office methods include teeth whitening, which is the lightening of enamel and the removal of stains. In the case of teeth qualified for reconstruction, prosthetic specialists have many proposals for solutions. In the offices of Stomatologia Wichlińscy, we perform restorations of teeth using veneers, crowns and onlay, inlay methods. All of them allow to obtain white and even teeth. Patients are often impressed with the natural look of their teeth achieved by prosthetic restoration.
Are white teeth healthy?
White teeth are a sign of health, but remember that everyone's enamel colour varies. Some people have naturally white teeth, while other patients have to make more time and sacrifices to obtain and maintain white teeth. These are the cases where patients choose aesthetic tooth restoration, during which dentists make veneers. Veneers are new and white teeth on top of the patient's existing teeth. After the treatment is completed, patients comment on their metamorphoses (link to metamorphoses tab here) "I finally have the beautiful white teeth I always dreamed of". For our doctors, the greatest compliment, is knowing that thanks to their work, patients smile more and thus have a better life.
Are veneers the way to get white teeth?
Veneers improve the aesthetics of teeth, giving them a natural appearance.
Are dental crowns the solution to a chipped tooth?
A dental crown is the entire visible part of a tooth, located above the gum. Crowns are made of various materials; at Stomatologia Wichlińscy we make all-ceramic and metal-ceramic crowns. Both materials are durable and allow for a natural appearance of the tooth.
In the case of a chipped tooth, a dental crown can be an effective solution that restores both the function and aesthetics of the tooth, while maintaining a natural appearance and harmony in the mouth. It is important to consult a dentist who will assess the condition of the tooth and prescribe appropriate prosthetic treatment.
In addition, dental crowns are used in cases of large tooth loss, fracture during an accident, and for restoration after root canal treatment
What is the difference between dental crowns and dental bonding?
Tooth crowns
Dental crowns are made...
In the dental laboratory from porcelain on a metal substructure or entirely in porcelain. This allows the durability of such a restoration to be combined with aesthetics.
The process of restoring a tooth through a crown...
Requires preparation of the tooth, taking an impression or scan, sending it back to the dental technician for precise crown fabrication.
Dental crowns are durable...
And they can last for many years, providing protection and strengthening weakened teeth.
Tooth bonding
Bonding is recommended...
For small cavities, uneven tooth surfaces or discolouration. Bonding consists of applying and moulding composite material directly onto the surface of the patient's teeth.
Tooth bonding uses...
Composite, which is a special dental material analogous to the material used to treat cavities in teeth.
The dentist performing bonding...
He applies and shapes the composite directly onto the tooth and, as with a filling, fixes it with a special light.
What is an onlay, an inlay?
Are crowns and veneers the only way to repair a damaged tooth?
If the condition of the tooth allows it, prosthodontic specialists use inlays, onlays and overlays. This is the term for the different types of crown inlays. By using these, the dentist can offer the patient an aesthetically pleasing and durable tooth restoration. Achieving the natural shape and appearance of the tooth and restoring chewing function. The choice of the right type of inlay depends on the size and location of the cavity in the tooth and the individual needs of the patient. This is decided by the dentist after appropriate diagnostics have been carried out. The main advantage of these inlays is the ability to precisely reconstruct the anatomical shape of the tooth. In addition, inlays, onlays and overlays are distinguished by their high abrasion resistance, aesthetics and durability.
What instead of bonding?
The flow-injection procedure takes place in several stages. First, impressions are taken from which a blueprint of the future tooth alignment is created. Next, the surface of the teeth is prepared to ensure a firm bond between the composite and the outer layer of the tooth. In the next step, using a transparent splint, the dentist applies the composite to the tooth surface, achieving the desired effect.
The method makes it possible to aesthetically improve the smile without the need to grind the surface of the teeth. It is worth remembering that the smile obtained with flow-injection may not be as permanent as traditional veneers, onlays, inlays or crowns, but it can be easily corrected or reconstructed based on a previously created smile design and a dedicated splint.
How to get beautiful white teeth at the dentist's office?
Bonding:
composite restoration
Bonding allows the colour of the composite to exactly match the natural tooth colour, making it almost invisible.
It is a relatively quick and simple procedure that can be carried out in a single visit to the dentist.
Reconstructing a tooth without using a crown. Bonding is often used to repair smaller cavities in teeth, avoiding the need for a dental crown.
Flow Injection:
another technique for applying the composite, similar to bonding
This technique enables even hard-to-reach areas to be filled accurately, contributing to a lasting effect.
Flow injection is characterised by the material's flexibility, which allows it to be used in a variety of situations, including filling smaller cavities and correcting tooth shape and colour.
Applying the composite by flow injection requires minimal removal of healthy tooth tissue, which is beneficial for the health of the tooth.
Veneers:
all-ceramic restoration, work carried out by a technician
Veneers are made from materials that have a very natural appearance, allowing you to achieve a beautiful smile without any visible defects in your teeth.
Durable and resistant to discolouration, which means the patient can enjoy the result for many years.
Compared to dental crowns, veneers require much less removal of healthy tooth tissue when preparing the tooth for treatment.
Once again I would like to thank Dr Jaroslaw Wichlinski, a specialist in every way, he discusses the visit, dispels fears and at the same time makes me laugh. The only one I trust, but I am afraid of the dentist like a child The doctor does an excellent job of disenchanting it (procedure performed: tooth extraction)
Joanna Krakow