If you’re looking for an affordable, immediate smile makeover, componeers might be the right choice. Componeers can completely transform your smile in as little as 45 minutes and cost far less than standard porcelain veneers. A beautiful white smile can significantly enhance your appearance and boost your confidence. Componeers are an efficient, non-invasive option to improve your smile if you have stained, chipped, or irregularly spaced teeth.
What are componeers?
Componeers are a new category of prefabricated nano-hybrid composite enamel shell veneers. The dentist can use these shells and give you a good result of naturally white teeth in just one visit because they are prefabricated. It is among the most excellent methods for changing the shade of your teeth and improving minor flaws.
A typical six-tooth veneer or even a single-tooth veneer often requires at least two visits and is substantially more expensive than componeers. Componeers are an additional option to whiten your teeth and achieve outstanding results at a reasonable price. You no longer have to shell out thousands of dollars to achieve your desired smile. Your front teeth receive a high-quality aesthetic outcome as a result.
What are componeers made up of?
Direct composite veneers, also known as componeers, are produced industrially from a densely filled nano-hybrid composite. The nano-hybrid composite guarantees the exceptional homogeneity and stability of enamel shells. High levels of hard tooth material preservation are possible during preparation, thanks to the extremely thin veneer coatings starting at 0.3 mm. The natural pattern and shine of the dental surface give the restoration an air of liveliness.
Why are componeers used?
With componeers, it is possible to effectively restore the aesthetics of anterior teeth in just one appointment. Until now, the only options available to the dentist were complex indirect veneer technology or directly modeled composite restoration. The Direct Composite Veneering System offers patients and dentists new financial perspectives while adding a fresh and fascinating dimension to current treatment alternatives. Patients can leave with a naturally attractive smile in just one session.
The pre-shaped veneers come in various sizes and are simple to use for total anterior and single-tooth reconstruction. There is no longer a need for labor-intensive anatomical surface and shape formation and complex trimming. At any time, componeers can be modified to meet specific needs using composite.
Who can benefit from componeers?
Componeers are convenient and adaptable. Anyone who wants to enhance the appearance of their smile can benefit from them. They are ideal for people who are self-conscious of certain flaws and want to look more beautiful. This is an easy and inexpensive method to improve the appearance of your smile if you have teeth that are chipped, discolored, or uneven.
Patients who are worried about getting aesthetic treatment because they fear spending time in the dental chair may also benefit from this procedure. There is no drilling, no discomfort, or needles involved in this quick and easy procedure.
The plus points of componeers
This type of veneer first appeared in the middle of the 1970s but was quickly abandoned due to old technical constraints. This idea has been revived and relaunched with a new shade guide made of enamel shells and a bonding agent in various colors to provide the desired aesthetic effects. They basically combine the benefits of laboratory-made veneers and direct composite restoration.
The innovative micro-retentive properties of the inner surface improve the moisture and guarantee a strong connection. No additional veneer treatment is needed. With all of this, componeers mark a turning point for veneer technology. The product line is completed by a well-considered selection of tools and extensive patient and dentist education materials. This gives dentists the knowledge they need to carry out elegant, natural restorations efficiently and affordably.
Pros of getting componeers:
- They can be applied easily and swiftly in one appointment.
- Simple to maintain, fix, and replace.
- No need for extensive tooth filling or preparation.
- More cost-effective
- Inexpensive to replace and lasts 5 to 8 years.
- No need for enamel trimming because the shape is prefabricated.
- No imprints or laboratory work is required.
By being a cost-effective and efficient treatment technique, patients can save money, and the dentist saves time and money without investing in expensive equipment. Veneer coverings as thin as 0.3 mm preserve tooth structure during preparation.
Cons of getting componeers:
- Weaker than a porcelain veneer.
- Less durable than porcelain veneers.
- Not fully customizable as it comes in standard sizes (s, m, l, xl)
- More susceptible to stains than porcelain veneers.
How do they work?
Componeers are quick, easy, and less expensive than porcelain veneers. Contrary to porcelain veneers, componeers can be bonded directly to the teeth, requiring only one appointment for treatment. Nano-hybrid composite is used to make composite veneers, which are applied directly to the tooth enamel to provide a stunning new appearance.
Shades and sizes available
Customers can select the componeers that best fit their ideal smile because they are available in various forms, sizes, and colors. They can be attached directly to the teeth because they are prefabricated and deliver results immediately.
Cosmetic and aesthetic indications
Componeers can be used to fix the following dental conditions :
Discoloration
These direct veneers can treat extensive enamel and dentine discoloration while restoring the functionality and appearance of teeth. They are also used to fix yellow discoloration that cannot be removed with bleach and somewhat too short teeth.
Malposition
Componeers can fix simple to moderate malposition and crowding and be used for axially aligned rectification and repositioning.
Protruding incisors
Componeers are used to reconstruct and align the tooth proportions such as moderately positioned teeth with a somewhat shorter incisal edge.
Diastema
Diastema and anterior teeth are protruding too far forward. Componeers help in gap closure and realignment
Contraindications:
Extreme bruxism and aggressive tooth decay.
Componeer procedure
The simplicity and speed of the application process frequently astound patients. Of course, the cosmetic consultation is the initial stage, during which the dentist examines your teeth and discusses the goals for your smile. If you are a good fit, the dentist will discuss the overall appearance, tooth form, shade, etc., with the patient.
Dentists may first clean and polish your teeth. If you want to have whiter teeth, the dentist will order componeers in a lighter tint.
Once they are prepared, the componeers are placed over your teeth to ensure a correct fit. Afterward, the dentist applies the bonding agent to the componeers and adapts it to the tooth surface.
After positioning it on the tooth and pressing it, the dentist cleans off any rough edges and extra composite material. The tooth is then sealed with a light-curing device, and the spaces between the teeth are polished and smoothed to ensure that you can use floss.
Finally, the dentist ensures that you have a decent bite and returns for one last polish to ensure everything is perfect. Depending on how many componeers are being placed, the application process can take 45 minutes to a couple of hours.
How to replace chipped or broken componeers?
Even though componeers are more resilient than conventional porcelain veneers, incidents still may occur when a patient bites into something too firmly. Fortunately, there is a simple solution. All you need to do is contact your dentist, who will mend the broken parts by bonding them and they can be done in just a matter of minutes.
The cost of getting componeers
Componeers are cheaper than veneers made from porcelain but cost more than composite veneers. Componeers price in Stellar Dental, Malaysia is RM1000/tooth. Learn more about our veneer services here.
Final words
Your choice between conventional veneers and componeers will rely on various factors, including the degree of improvement you desire, the present condition of your teeth, and your financial situation. The best course of action if you’re thinking about a smile makeover is to talk to a dentist about your alternatives. Both types of veneers are available at Stellar Dental.
If you’re interested in a non-invasive smile makeover and want to find out if componeers is a good option, click the button below immediately to schedule an appointment and begin getting a whiter, more radiant smile.
