Zirconia dental veneers in Barcelona
A zirconium veneer is a thin shell of that material cemented onto the visible face of the tooth to change its shape, its colour or to close a gap between teeth. Zirconium is tougher than ordinary porcelain and does not stain with coffee or tobacco, which is why it holds its colour over the years.
Zirconia dental veneers
Zirconium dental veneers in Barcelona
Having dental veneers is a cosmetic dental treatment that involves placing pieces bonded to the buccal surface of the teeth in order to improve their appearance and hide defects in shape and color.
There are different types of dental veneers that fit the needs of each patient and provide long-lasting, attractive results without pain or discomfort. If you want to improve your smile, Barcelona Dental Clinic is the ideal place to book an assessment with no commitment and leave knowing whether zirconium veneers are right for you or not.
What are zirconia dental veneers?
Zirconium veneers are the option chosen for strength, when a tooth takes a lot of force, an edge has to be rebuilt or a very dark tooth has to be covered. They are thin shells milled from zirconium oxide, a ceramic with no glass phase, bonded to the surface of the teeth to change their shape and color.
Clínica Dental Barcelona offers the treatment of zirconium dental veneers, an option to improve the appearance of the teeth. These veneers are thin sheets approximately 0.3 mm thick that are bonded to the tooth to modify its shape and color, improving its appearance.
At Barcelona Dental Clinic we manufacture zirconium veneers customized for each patient, taking into account the color, size and shape appropriate for each smile. Due to their strength, zirconium veneers are an excellent choice for correcting small defects and improving the external appearance of teeth.
This cosmetic dental treatment is quick and easy, and allows our patients to obtain a rejuvenated and radiant smile in just two sessions. That said, a zirconium veneer is not a no-prep veneer. The enamel is usually prepared to make room for it, and how much is decided by measuring your tooth. Removed enamel does not grow back, so it is not a reversible treatment.
If what you want is to remove as little enamel as possible, composite or feldspathic porcelain is usually a better fit. Zirconia also lets less light through than enamel, which helps to cover a dark tooth and calls for care with the shade on a front incisor.
The color of the zirconium veneers is selected according to the color of the patient’s teeth to achieve the most natural final result possible. If you would like more information about this treatment, do not hesitate to visit Clínica Dental Barcelona for a no-obligation evaluation.
When are dental veneers recommended?
- Interdental spaces or diastemas: if the teeth are separated and there is a space between them (diastema), veneers can be a good solution. However, it is important to make sure that orthodontics is not a more suitable option or that orthodontic treatment is not needed before veneers are applied.
- Tooth staining: if teeth have stains or discolorations, either intrinsic or extrinsic, and they have not been resolved or met the patient’s expectations with a previous whitening treatment, veneers may be an appropriate solution.
- Small tooth size: over time, teeth may become shorter and wear down. Dental veneers can help restore the shape and texture of teeth, giving a more youthful appearance to the smile.
- Unattractive smiles: in cases where you feel that something about your smile is not right or you simply want to improve it, dental veneers can be a good option.
Advantages of zirconia veneers
- A cosmetic dental treatment that changes the color and shape of the teeth.
- They adhere to the tooth and improve its esthetics, modifying its shape and color.
- The enamel is usually prepared to make room for them, under local anesthesia, and each veneer is designed on a scan of your mouth and milled from a block of zirconia.
- They resist staining like other ceramics, but they are not reversible, because the enamel prepared for them does not grow back.
- If you want to improve the appearance of your teeth quickly and easily, zirconium veneers are the perfect option for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is dental zirconia?
It is zirconium oxide, a white ceramic with no metal and no glass phase. In dentistry it is milled from a block to make crowns, bridges and veneers, and it is chosen mainly for its resistance to fracture. Like other ceramics, it does not absorb the pigments in coffee, tea or tobacco.
How is a zirconia veneer different from a zirconia crown?
A veneer is a thin shell bonded only onto the visible face of the tooth to change its shape or colour. A crown, or cap, covers the whole tooth and is used when the tooth is badly damaged. On our price list, a zirconia or porcelain crown costs 270 €. What a zirconia veneer costs and what its quote includes is explained on the page about zirconia veneers cost in Barcelona.
How long does a zirconia veneer last?
There is no reliable figure yet: almost everything published on zirconia veneers comes from laboratory tests, without the clinical follow-ups of up to twenty years that glass ceramics have. How long one lasts depends on the bonding, the force of your bite and your check-ups, and at the assessment we tell you what to expect in your case.
Can you tell that a veneer is made of zirconia?
It can show on a front incisor, because zirconia lets less light through than enamel and looks slightly more opaque than the tooth next to it. This is offset by choosing the shade with the shade guide. The same opacity helps when a dark tooth has to be covered, for example one stained by tetracyclines.
Can I have zirconia veneers if I clench or grind my teeth?
It can be an option if the bruxism is under control: it is one of the cases where zirconia is chosen for its strength, always wearing a night guard while you sleep, which costs 260 € on our price list. Without a guard, any veneer takes a load it is not designed for.
