Friday, 03 September 2010

Invisalign® Houston Tweets

click away to see the most favored invisalign houston providers as evidenced by tweet volume. dental braces & orthodontist tweets win the coveted navigation positions atop the site... go ahead, click away! be sure to check the folio of cosmetic dentistry tweets on porcelain veneers, teeth whitening and top dentist. 

Invisalign Tweet

  • im getting the invisalign braces like JB!

    16 minutes ago

  • Don't miss Invisalign Day this month. Save up to $1300 on Invisalign treatment by attending this event on... http://fb.me/GRCkfHmV

    about an hour ago

  • invisalign cost – The Top 9 Wholesale Electronics of Chinazrh in ...: The year of 2009 has passed before we know. ... http://bit.ly/aJ27nG

    about 2 hours ago

  • Follow my Dentist @stevenhever he does the most amazing job EVER!I'm glad I have Invisalign braces :) xoxo everyone deserves a Great smile:)

    about 2 hours ago

  • Shot my best score yet! Tonight and tomorrow gettin my invisalign onnnn.. :D

    about 2 hours ago

  • MoSo Web Hosting Post: New Dental Marketing Ideas On Marketing Invisalign http://j.mp/cIJWgd

    about 3 hours ago

  • dollhouse kits – orthodontics – Facts About Invisalign Whitening – Demystifying Invisalign Whitening: <p&am... http://bit.ly/9KKzAP

    about 3 hours ago

  • invisalign cost – The Top 9 Wholesale Electronics of Chinazrh in ...: The year of 2009 has passed before we know. ... http://bit.ly/9JIm7S

    about 3 hours ago

  • dollhouse kits - orthodontics - Facts About Invisalign Whitening - Demystifying Invisalign http://tinyurl.com/2c7pfm3

    about 3 hours ago

  • Jewelry Store Web Design Derby E can be changed for centuries, but also all forms of men and women – the cost of I... http://bit.ly/cs57j0

    about 4 hours ago

  • Jewelry Store Web Design Derby E can be changed for centuries, but also all forms of men and women http://tinyurl.com/3acwsmb

    about 4 hours ago

  • .: Ask Us: What can Invisalign® do for my oral health?: When considering treatment options, patients often ask us ... http://bit.ly/c7MA3s

    about 4 hours ago

  • RT @PinnKia: RT @SweetnLee And invisalign! I need my teeth tight and straight lol

    about 5 hours ago

  • @SweetnLee yea I def wanna do that! And invisalign! Hell yea!

    about 5 hours ago

  • RT @SweetnLee And invisalign! I need my teeth tight and straight lol

    about 5 hours ago

  • Another Invisalign Success! http://fb.me/EUYS9Cn9

    about 5 hours ago

  • Invisalign... I got too scared to get the braces haha

    about 5 hours ago

  • Good news! Done with top of Invisalign! Cement buttons are off. Bottom comes off next week. Bad day turns into a better one. I can smile.

    about 6 hours ago

  • Our very own Dr. David T Shen received the 1000 Invisalign Cases Milestone Award in 2008. This honor was given to... http://fb.me/GSEQ7eUF

    about 6 hours ago

  • @jclarkebell It depends upon your individual needs/bite issues. I've gotten great results w/ #Invisalign by selecting cases properly.

    about 7 hours ago

  • i am ditching my braces for invisalign. i hate them.

    about 7 hours ago

  • New health post! Invisalign clear braces to straighten your teeth http://hub.am/d5zinW

    about 7 hours ago

  • Maddie sings and hosst a tv show while wearing Invisalign and you can't even tell! check out the video http://tinyurl.com/27fbj5r

    about 7 hours ago

  • RT @drgrasso: See what #Invisalign can do for you and YOUR teeth! http://bit.ly/dkdsED

    about 7 hours ago

  • Has anyone had Invisalign? Let me know ur results before I spend my money!

    about 8 hours ago

  • New vibrating device ‘could complement invisible braces’: A revolutionary new device could be combined with invisi... http://bit.ly/brooMn

    about 8 hours ago

  • Having cosmetic dentistry ‘was a great decision’: A cosmetic dentistry patient has said he is glad he finally pluc... http://bit.ly/agy3w2

    about 8 hours ago

  • See what #Invisalign can do for you and YOUR teeth! http://bit.ly/dkdsED

    about 8 hours ago

  • Invisalign Special! If you schedule to do Invisalign, you'll receive $500 off +whitening with Full Invisalign Case http://twtqpon.com/219qsr

    about 8 hours ago

  • Sooo I can't get invisalign BOOOO!

    about 8 hours ago

  • Dental Health & Information : Pros & Cons of Invisalign Braces: And as for an underbite I am not sure about that m... http://bit.ly/ci0Q5k

    about 9 hours ago

  • @caige that's kinda funny. I'm getting my invisalign tomorrow to fix my beaver teeth

    about 9 hours ago

  • invisalign cost – The Top 9 Wholesale Electronics of Chinazrh in ... http://bit.ly/cWxvfG

    about 9 hours ago

  • Goodman Orthodontics - Invisalign, SureSmile and More in Manhattan ...: We at Goodman Orthodontics have known for ... http://bit.ly/cnvaxB

    about 9 hours ago

  • Pumped on my Invisalign I just got this morning! Gotta keep my smile on point. 6 months and perfect smile.

    about 10 hours ago

  • @payoladeville Yes, the invisalign is more cosmetic, thus more expensive.

    about 10 hours ago

  • Invisalign cracked with one more week to go. So annoyed.

    about 10 hours ago

  • Do you know how to straighten your teeth without braces?? Check this on http://bit.ly/ap7gF9

    about 11 hours ago

  • Another 10 weeks of Invisalign...greeeaat...my life.

    about 11 hours ago

  • Dentist said my teeth are perfect! Ftw! But I can get invisalign to make them be more perfect lol

    about 11 hours ago

  • Read Dr. Litwin's newest blog - What is Invisalign? http://fb.me/z1fPIO63

    about 11 hours ago

  • Invisalign Teen- Invisalign for Teenagers: Author: InvisalignExpert Keywords: Add... http://bit.ly/9vyhu9

    about 12 hours ago

  • Invisalign Teen- Invisalign for Teenagers http://bit.ly/9vyhu9

    about 12 hours ago

  • Invisalign Braces - Getting Your Smile Into Shape Without Pain and Irritation: Do you need braces for your teeth? ... http://bit.ly/bv1EZQ

    about 13 hours ago

  • So before I fork over $5K for Invisalign for my daughter, does anybody have any pros or cons comparable to the traditional braces?

    about 13 hours ago

  • Dental Breaking: Invisalign Braces - Getting Your Smile Into Shape Without Pain and Irritation http://bit.ly/aAISqH

    about 13 hours ago

  • Invisalign Offer (Cummings Clayton C DDS PC) http://mcclip.me/FxMf #coupon #nashville

    about 14 hours ago

  • Invisalign… Braces Redefined http://ow.ly/2k5pt

    about 15 hours ago

  • Schaut Euch auch den gerade erschienen neuen Artikel der Praxis Schupp über die Invisalign Methode an! Alle Infos... http://fb.me/ETTz2Axr

    about 15 hours ago

  • O próximo curso #CredenciamentoInvisalign será no dia 13 de outubro. Faça já sua reserva www.invisalign.com.br/curso

    about 15 hours ago

  • Invisalign en Barcelona la ortodoncia invisible « Consejos sobre ...: Pasar a contenido. Canal RSS · Consejos sobr... http://bit.ly/aHHSEW

    about 16 hours ago

  • changed my invisalign today.

    about 16 hours ago

  • Dreading heading to the dentist this morning for a new set of Invisalign trays. I'll be in pain for at least 2 days. #oralhealth

    about 17 hours ago

  • @vankeilau the technology one should be invisalign.. It's a totally transparent braces.. but will cost much more than the metal ones..

    about 18 hours ago

  • RT @anaheimdental: Live example of using #Invisalign #braces by #Anaheim hills #dental center http://www.anaheimhillsdentalcenter.com/gallery/invisalign-2

    about 18 hours ago

  • local dentist – invisalign cost – Oregon Divorce Lawyer – Dental …: p> If you ever had invisalign cost as a kid, y... http://bit.ly/c4ZqE3

    about 18 hours ago

  • Live example of using #Invisalign #braces by #Anaheim hills #dental center http://www.anaheimhillsdentalcenter.com/gallery/invisalign-2

    about 19 hours ago

  • @SchurOrtho Would you say traditional metal braces are better than Invisalign's? Many thanks.

    about 20 hours ago

  • Wellness.com: Invisalign braces: Quick results with convenience and subtlety: http://bit.ly/cw0n2k

    about 20 hours ago

  • Invisalign braces: Quick results with convenience and subtlety: Invisalign are braces made of a clear glassy pla... http://short.ie/v9ynze

    about 21 hours ago

  • Santa Monica, Westwood Village, Beverly Hills Los angeles dentist, Zoom Invisalign, Veneer, West LA Cosmetic Dentistry http://bit.ly/akFZXP

    about 21 hours ago

  • Santa Monica, Westwood Village, Brentwood Los angeles dentist, Zoom, Invisalign, Veneer, West LA Cosmetic Dentistry http://bit.ly/akFZXP

    about 21 hours ago

  • Wellness.com: Invisalign braces: Quick results with convenience and subtlety http://bit.ly/bdoNYd Full http://bit.ly/aF471N

    about 21 hours ago

  • Off for meetings today, need to finish all the packing for next week then invisalign open day tonight

    about 21 hours ago

  • I've been sitting on my Invisalign for the past 30 minutes. - Yum. And I didn’t even feel it. #fatass http://tumblr.com/x6uhe2rmo

    about 22 hours ago

  • Cranky. Invisalign hurts.

    about 23 hours ago

  • Also, finished Invisalign more than a year ago. Still wear retainers at night. Still hate it. Ugh. #TheShitIDoForStraightTeeth

    about 23 hours ago

  • local local dentist – How To Achieve To A Whiter, Brighter Smile ...: local local dentist – How To Achieve To A Wh... http://bit.ly/ahN4dY

    about 23 hours ago

  • @BasseyworldLive invisalign can't correct everything_I'd have to get regular braces_currently just loving my imperfections for free though

    about 24 hours ago

  • Hello invisalign (:

    about 24 hours ago

  • @BasseyworldLive I was looking at that like "I'm sure NASA could spring for some Invisalign..."

    about 24 hours ago

  • Her orthodontist couldn't recommend invisalign?! Come on! #topchef

    about 24 hours ago

  • don't they have invisalign? i feel like thats something nasa should know about. #topchefdc

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 02:19

  • Adults w/metal braces look like effin ratards. Get some invisalign.

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 02:17

  • @chrisbrown my bestfriend said yu need invisalign!

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 02:16

  • @MikaaPikaa uhh... invisalign?

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 01:35

  • Finally getting my invisalign Tom!

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 01:30

  • owowowowowowowowowow.... stupid invisalign.... owwwwwwwww

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 01:27

  • OHMYGSH, NEW INVISALIGN DAY OWWWWWWWWWWWWW

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 01:25

  • Bel-Air Westwood, Brentwood Los angeles dentists, Zoom Whitening Invisalign, Porcelain Veneers, LA Cosmetic Dentistry http://bit.ly/akFZXP

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 00:53

  • Santa Monica, Westwood, Brentwood Los angeles dentists, Zoom Whitening Invisalign, Veneers, West LA Cosmetic Dentistry http://bit.ly/akFZXP

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 00:51

  • Santa Monica, Westwood, Brentwood Los angeles dentistry, Zoom Whitening Invisalign, Veneer, West LA Cosmetic Dentistry http://bit.ly/akFZXP

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 00:51

  • so much productivity today check out the new Invisalign gallery and visit "contact us" and ask for a brochure ;) www.33smile.com

    Thursday, 02 September 2010 00:00

  • The invisalign commercal reminds me of rubina lol whenn she showed them to me xD

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 23:48

  • ブラケットを付けないで歯列矯正ができるというインビザラインにもデメリットはあるんですね。　http://ow.ly/2fBDi #dentist

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 23:45

  • @entrecon How much do they cost? I am thinking of getting Invisalign for lower teeth only.

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 23:31

  • Another Bruin gets Invisalign!!! http://fb.me/wL5X3Pkh

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 23:31

  • @Invisalign How much should the average Invisalign for bottom teeth cost? I'm trying to decide between metal or Invisalign.

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 23:29

  • She Said 4500 for invisalign.. I said girl shut your computer down... And walked out.

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 23:17

  • Elliott Orthodontics Merrimack, NH $200 off INVISALIGN (offercode:SuperMedia) http://spag.es/ckusjJ #Merrimack Orthodontics Dentists #coupon

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 22:41

  • New blog post: invisalign invisalign braces - Benefits Of Cosmetic local dentistry http://bit.ly/9EqlMF

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 22:38

  • Invisalign, Dermatologist prescriptions for acne, soccer game, wooooooooo! http://tinyurl.com/26yap28

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 22:29

  • Writer lauds benefits of invisible braces after six-week treatment: A writer has spoken of her positive experience... http://bit.ly/a0LLBe

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 21:47

  • Dental Health: will invisalign... http://www.dentalhygiene.tk/will-invisalign-retainers-work-the-same-as-a-mouth-guard-for-grinding/

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 21:37

  • New invisalign treys. Ouch. :/

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 21:22

  • I need invisalign for 42 weeks..so 14trays but by the 7th tray they should be perfectly straight. They just wanna fix my bite,idc about that

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 20:54

  • Food Choices|orthodontist Medford and Port Jefferson Invisalign ... http://bit.ly/b1ZbTw

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 20:47

  • forget the invisalign.. i want a pink and purple grill!

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 20:44

  • Cansad@ de la ortodoncia convencional, con invisalign( ortodoncia invisible) tienes la solución de tener dientes bellos sin Brackets.

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 20:38

  • Surely but slowly the invisalign seems to be working! Weey heeey :)

    Wednesday, 01 September 2010 19:54

Invisalign Houston

Invisalign Houston
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Thursday, 12 October 2006 10:00

Welcome To The Club Level At River Oaks Center For Dentistry. Invisalign Houston Orthodontists offer complete care in orthodontic, invisalign, braces, and cosmetic dentistry that matters to you.

Introducing a luxury experience in full service dentistry, where the ambiance is “take great care of great people.”  Because every practice claims to be proficient with expert level ability, yet there is no quality assurance. And, because every practice claims to provide compassionate, high quality care, yet they fail to invest the very resources to understand what compassionate, high quality care means to you.

"offering the luxury of peace of mind"

Welcome to The Club Level at River Oaks Center For Dentistry. Different, because we  offer you the finest collection of multi-disciplinary dentists that have met and maintain the highest professional credentialing standards that goes well beyond clinical care to offer the luxury of peace of mind. From simple recare appointments to complete smile makeovers, our mission is the same “take great care of great people.” Lets get to know you better.

About The Club Level Brand: Houston Invisalign

Welcome To The Club Level is a brand extension of River Oaks Center For Dentistry In Houston Texas. River Oaks Center For Dentistry is recognized as a 'comprehensive center for multi-disciplinary dentistry' that offers cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic and implant dentistry all at one convenient location. The design of this 11,000 sq ft facility makes state-of-the art all about the patient. The benefit to the patient? That depends on the patient! What do they value?

The comprehensive concept of River Oaks Center For Dentistry, in concert with the chic, innovative brand extension 'Welcome To The Club Level' has attracted employment interests of renowned clinicians from around the country. Translation: credentialed, comprehensive, compassionate, classic and definately chic.

And, for the Houstonians that value time above all, be sure to request the 7:00am CEO appointment. The 7:00am CEO experience offers a competitive, sustainable advantage that gets the executive types in and out while the rest of the world is just waking up. Welcome to the Club Level.

Club Level Vision For Houston Orthodontist 

Patience is virtuous. PR and media kits are coming soon... The club level brand will be coming soon to dental offices that have met and maintain the highest professional credentialing standards that goes well beyond clinical care to offer the luxury of peace of mind in Houston, Sugarland, Katy, The Woodlands, Clear Lake, Pearland, Kingwood and inside the loop: Memorial Park, Bellaire, River Oaks and West University to offer complete care in orthodontic, invisalign, braces, and cosmetic dentistry that matters to you.. This website 'Houston Orthodontist' will be fully developed by March 2009.

 

Invisalign

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Invisalign is a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that both orthodontists and dentists use as an alternative to traditional metal dental braces. As of April 2008, more than 730,000 patients have completed or are currently in treatment.[1]

Invisalign is designed, manufactured, and marketed by Santa Clara-based medical-device company Align Technology, Inc. Align says that over 35,790 doctors are trained to provide Invisalign treatment in the U.S., with 48,130 doctors worldwide.[1] As of January 29, 2008, Align Technology has 1,307 employees worldwide, and has manufactured more than 32 million aligners. The company has 133 patents[citation needed].

Align Technology was in a legal battle with the makers of a competing product, OrthoClear, from early 2005 until September, 2006.[2] Zia Chisti, one of the founders of Align, had started OrthoClear to compete against Invisalign. In a complaint filed with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) on January 11, 2006, Align alleged that OrthoClear utilized Align's trade secrets and infringed twelve Align patents, comprising more than 200 patent claims, in the production of OrthoClear aligners at a facility in Lahore, Pakistan. On September 27, 2006, Align Technology settled its litigation with OrthoClear. OrthoClear has stopped accepting new cases and discontinued its aligner business worldwide. Align acquired all disputed intellectual property. Contrary to some reports, Align did not purchase OrthoClear.[2]

 

Advantages and disadvantages

 

Advantages

The most obvious advantage of the treatment is cosmetic: the aligners are completely transparent, therefore far more difficult to detect than traditional wire and bracket braces. This makes the method particularly popular among adults who want to straighten their teeth without the look of traditional metal braces, which are commonly worn by children and adolescents. In addition, the aligners are marketed as being more comfortable than braces.[3] Due to the removable nature of the device, food can be consumed without the encumbrance of metallic braces.

Clinically, aligners avoid many of the side effects of traditional fixed appliances,[4] for example the effects on the gums and supporting tissues.[5] Fixed appliances are known to cause the roots of teeth to shorten for most patients,[6] and demineralisation or tooth decay occurs in up to 50% of patients[7] because they cannot be removed for eating and cleaning, and because they prevent accurate x-rays from being taken. Patients "graduate" to a new set of aligners in their treatment series approximately every two weeks. The aligners give less force per week and less pain than do fixed appliances (traditional metal braces). Fixed appliances are adjusted approximately every six weeks and apply greater forces.[8]

Aligners should be removed to eat, drink, to clean the teeth, or to have them checked by the clinician. (It is acceptable to wear aligners while drinking water.) Computerized treatment planning is compulsory as part of the Invisalign protocol. As with other forms of orthodontic treatments that incorporate a computerized plan, this allows the prospective patient to review the projected smile design, learn how long the treatment is likely to take, compare different plans, and make a more educated decision about whether or not to use Invisalign.

Invisalign treatments have been claimed to be quicker than traditional orthodontics. A large-scale study of 408 patients with traditional appliances in Indiana took an average of 35.92 months with a maximum of 96 months,[9] while Invisalign is taking between 12–18 months.[4][10] In a much smaller study[11] Invisalign was shown to be faster and achieve straighter teeth than alternatives but relapsed to ultimately get similar results to the traditional appliances examined. The study was considered by the authors, however, to be too small for many conclusions to be statistically significant. Furthermore, this general concept that Invisalign is faster has been challenged by the Invisalign review which points out that there are other brace appliance systems that take half the time, for example by incorporating surgery or temporary implants that insert into the patient's bone, to accelerate the procedure.[12]

 

Disadvantages

The product also has potential disadvantages: the very fact that the aligners are removable means they are not continually correcting the teeth. Unlike traditional fixed braces, they are largely dependent on a patient's habits and their consistency in wearing the aligners. The success of the Invisalign aligners is based on a patient's commitment to wear the aligners for a minimum of 20–22 hours per day, only removing them when they are eating, drinking, or brushing their teeth.
Last Updated on Thursday, 18 June 2009 18:53
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Orthodontist Houston
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Wednesday, 07 July 2004 09:54
Welcome to Invisalign Houston Orthodontist (http://invisalign-houston.org/orthodontist-houston.html). It's state-the-art meets a multi-disciplinary approach to offer orthodontia, cosmetic and restorative, oral surgery, tmj, dental implants and a whole lot more. So from a full mouth makeover with porcelain veneers and whitening to simple cleaning and crowns, with over fifty oral healthcare providers in and around Houston, you can expect to find a specialist in your neck of the woods. Offices in Houston, Katy, The Woodlands, Sugarland, Kingwood, Bellaire, River Oaks, Pearland, Clear Lake, West U and many more locations to come.
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According to Wikipedia [1]: Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. The word comes from the Greek words ortho meaning straight and odons meaning tooth. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic treatment can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. However, there are Orthodontists, who work on reconstructing the entire face, rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Nonetheless, treatment is most often prescribed for practical reasons such as providing the patient with a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodontist

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So, if your smile is anything but perfect, schedule a complimentary appointment at a certified Invisalign Houston Orthodontist office to learn more how this clear braces alternative may be right for you.
Last Updated on Thursday, 18 June 2009 18:53
 

Teeth Whitening Houston
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Friday, 06 October 2006 21:27

Welcome to the Teeth Whitening Center in Houston (http://invisalign-houston.org/teeth-whitening-houston.html). It's state-the-art meets a multi-disciplinary approach to offer a whiter, brighter smile with pixel perfect resolution in veneering, orthodontia, cosmetic and restorative, oral surgery, tmj, dental implants and a whole lot more. So from a full mouth makeover with porcelain veneers and whitening to simple cleaning and crowns, with over fifty oral healthcare providers in and around Houston, you can expect to find a specialist in your neck of the woods. Offices in In dentistry, a veneer is a thin layer of restorative material placed over a tooth surface, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth, or to protect a damaged tooth surface. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer, composite and porcelain. A composite veneer may be directly placed (built-up in the mouth), or indirectly fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory, and later bonded to the tooth, typically using a resin cement such as Panavia. In contrast, a porcelain veneer may only be indirectly fabricated.

Tooth bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure in general dentistry but most especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Many people consider white teeth to be an attractive feature of a smile. A child's deciduous teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. As a person ages the adult teeth often become darker due to changes in the mineral structure of the tooth, as the enamel becomes less porous. Teeth can also become stained by bacterial pigments, foodstuffs and tobacco.

The procedure to bleach teeth uses oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide to lighten the shade of the tooth. The oxidizing agent penetrates the porosities in the rod-like crystal structure of enamel and oxidizes interprismatic stain deposits; over a period of time, the dentin layer, lying underneath the enamel, is also bleached. The effects of bleaching can last for several months, but may be shortened by cigarette smoking, and tea and coffee consumption.

So, if your anything but passionate about your smile, schedule a complimentary appointment at a certified Teeth Whitening Houston office to learn more how this cosmetic veneering procedure may be right for you.
Last Updated on Thursday, 18 June 2009 18:52
 

Porcelain Veneers Houston
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Wednesday, 07 July 2004 12:00

Welcome to Porcelain Veneers Houston (http://invisalign-houston.org/porcelain-veneers-houston.html). It's state-the-art meets a complete, multi-disciplinary approach to offer pixel perfect veneering, orthodontia, cosmetic and restorative, oral surgery, tmj, dental implants and a whole lot more. So from a full mouth smile makeover with porcelain veneers and whitening to simple cleaning and crowns, with over fifty oral healthcare providers in and around Houston, you can expect to find a specialist in your neck of the woods. Offices in Houston, Katy, The Woodlands, Sugarland, Kingwood, Bellaire, River Oaks, Pearland, Clear Lake, West U and many more locations to come. What does your smile say about you?

Notice: Not all of the content on this site or page is orginal work by Invisalign Houston. As such, the GNU License, Good Promotional Practices and Splogging Licenses dually declare governance over any and all content re-distribution by Invisalign Houston in addition to any other user that wish to use this content. Furthermore, due to the nature of this website being open source with open edit functionality, all users are required to adhere to the governing licenses.

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Veneer (dentistry)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

(Redirected from Porcelain veneers)

In dentistry, a veneer is a thin layer of restorative material placed over a tooth surface, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth, or to protect a damaged tooth surface. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer, composite and porcelain. A composite veneer may be directly placed (built-up in the mouth), or indirectly fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory, and later bonded to the tooth, typically using a resin cement such as Panavia. In contrast, a porcelain veneer may only be indirectly fabricated.

 

History

Veneers were invented by a California dentist named Charles Pincus [1]. At the time, they fell off in a very short time as they were held on by denture adhesive. They were, however,useful for temporarily changing the appearance of movie actors'/actress's teeth.

Research started in 1982 by Simonsen and Calamia [2] revealed that porcelain could be etched with hydrofluoric acid and bond strengths could be achieved between composite resins and porcelain that were predicted to be able to hold porcelain veneers on to the surface of a tooth permanently. This was confirmed by Calamia [3] in an article describing a technique for fabrication, and placement of Etched Bonded Porcelain Veneers using a refractory model technique and Horn [4] describing a platinum foil technique for veneer fabrication. Additional articles have proven the long term reliability of this technique. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Today, with improved cements and bonding agents, they typically last 10-30 years. But patients who receive veneers should understand that they may only last 10-15 years and then may have to be replaced. This can be very expensive since porcelain veneers cost around $1,000 each in 2006 prices. They are said to be somewhat more durable and less likely to stain than veneers made of composite.

 

Usage

The advantages of using a veneer to restore a tooth are numerous. Very pleasing aesthetics can be obtained, with minimal tooth preparation (i.e. drilling). Many veneer procedures can be done with the use of little or no local anesthetic. Traditionally, a reduction of approximately 0.5 mm is required for a porcelain veneer. Composite veneers are becoming more popular as they are easy to repair, whereas porcelain veneers have potential to fracture. It can be very difficult to match the shade of an individual veneer to the remaining teeth, hence placing several veneers is common.

There are some veneers which do not require any drilling in order to remove tooth structure. Instead, these veneers are constructed to be placed on top of teeth. As a result, treatment is less invasive and may be less time-consuming. On the other hand, since the teeth are not reduced in size the veneers may appear too large or bulky unless the material used is extremely thin. Therefore, the success for these veneers is best when limited to specific cases.

Veneers may be used cosmetically to resurface teeth such as to make them appear straighter and possess a more aesthetically pleasing alignment. This may be a quick way to improve the appearance of malposed teeth without need to use orthodontics. However, the amount of malposition of teeth may be such that veneers alone may not be enough to correct the aesthetic imbalance. Instead, orthodontics would need to be used, or orthodontics combined with veneers. The dentist who places veneers must be careful since veneers could increase the thickness of the front face of the teeth. If the teeth are too thick on the face they may appear to stand out and push out the lips. The effect may be enough to give the patient a full or donkey appearance when the lips are closed. Veneers must also be created such that the patient bites into them with minimal force. Otherwise, they may chip off. So, patients whose lower jaw protrudes out farther than their upper jaw, otherwise known as a class III bite, may not be good candidates for veneers because the teeth of the lower jaw may bite into the teeth of the upper jaw such as to dislodge the veneers.

 

Indications

Veneers are an important tool for the cosmetic dentist. A dentist may use one veneer to restore a single tooth that may have been fractured or discolored, or multiple teeth to create a "Hollywood" type of makeover. Many people have small teeth resulting in spaces that may not be easily closed by orthodontics. Some people have worn away the edges of their teeth resulting in an unpleasing and prematurely aged appearance, while others may have malpositioned teeth that appear crooked. Multiple veneers can close these spaces, lengthen teeth that have been shortened by wear, provide a uniform color, shape, and symmetry, and instantly straighten the teeth's appearance. While orthodontics may be the preferred method for straightening most teeth, some teeth may remain unattractive with flaws in their teeth may require veneers to enhance them anyway. These people would greatly benefit from veneers and may not need to go through braces at all. A cosmetic dentist may be able to show you how the end result may look before you begin the procedure through the aid of a mockup. This is done by molding and shaping tooth colored material to the teeth, or can be done with computer imagery.

 

Alternatives

In the past, the only way to correct teeth imperfections was to cover the tooth with a crown. Today, in most of the cases there are 3 alternatives : crown, composite resin bonding or porcelain veneer. Each treatment has its pros and cons but, if your teeth are healthy without other dental problems and you want the best cosmetic result, porcelain veneers are the preferred solution despite their higher cost.

 

See also

  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Crown (dentistry)
  • Dental restoration

 

References

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