In the article we will look at how to make extended fangs.
This extension is not only a necessary medical procedure, but also a modern fashion trend among young people and adolescents. In Russia, she gained popularity after the film adaptation of the well-known saga about vampires "Twilight".
Today extended fangs can be done in any dental clinic. However, before deciding to carry out such a procedure, it is necessary to study all its features, contraindications and indications.
Indications for extensions
The photo of extended fangs is presented above.
The procedure can be performed for various purposes:
- Therapeutic goal - when part of the tooth is chipped off or damage to its crown part is observed.
- Esthetic purpose - when it is necessary to change the shape or size of the tooth to improve the aesthetic properties of the smile. This category also includes the extension of fangs of the “vampire” type.
- Orthopedic purpose - in cases where the tooth is completely destroyed and it is required torecovery.
Depending on the purpose of this dental event, a certain technique is used.
Of course, people with extended fangs are becoming more and more common these days. But is this procedure allowed for everyone?
Contraindications to the procedure
Since this dental manipulation involves certain actions in the oral cavity, there are a number of relative and absolute restrictions to its implementation. These include:
- acute or chronic periodontitis;
- malocclusion (in this case, extended teeth can prevent an even distribution of loads on the jaw during chewing);
- poor oral care and hygiene practices;
- any damage to dental roots;
- caries in advanced stages (a medical procedure is possible only after all teeth have been treated);
- allergic reactions to dental materials used (very rare);
- pathological tooth wear.
For the sake of patient safety, the size of the artificial sections of extended fangs should not be more than 4 mm. Longer fangs will constantly injure the tongue, lips, gums. This will contribute to the appearance of pronounced inflammatory processes, irritations, up to the formation of pathological tumors.
Oral sanitation
Before this medical procedure,the installation of extended fangs requires a complete sanitation of the oral cavity. With the development of caries, even if it develops only on one tooth, a qualified dentist must refuse to provide dental services to the patient. If necessary, remineralization of tooth enamel is carried out, cleaning of the surface of the teeth from calculus and plaque. Such actions, at the request of the patient, can be carried out under local anesthesia.
Preparation
The method of obtaining extended fangs includes the following preparatory steps:
- Taking impressions. This is necessary in order to model a canine of a suitable shape and size.
- Preparation, which is the preparation of the tooth surface for the installation of artificial structures.
Because the built-up area of the composite will be thicker, the tooth must hold it securely. All the main stages of dental manipulation are performed using local anesthesia, so the patient practically does not feel pain and does not experience discomfort.
One of the main methods of growing fangs is building with a light-curing material. It is considered the most sparing, because it allows you to quickly create a high-quality and reliable design. The technique of this procedure is similar to nail extension. Modern dental materials that are used for the restoration of canines do not darken over time and are absolutely compatible with natural dental tissues.
Steps
Manipulation of obtaining extended fangs in girls and boys is carried out in several stages:
- grinding of hard tissue, which is necessary to create the correct shape of an artificial canine (even when designing fangs like "vampire");
- isolation of the treated tooth surface from moisture using latex material with a special hole for the tooth;
- enamel conditioning, which ensures its reliable adhesion to composite materials;
- use of adhesive systems - for a stronger connection of the composite with dentin.
Layer application
The extension process is a layer-by-layer application of light-cured materials. Their number depends on the size of the artificial structure and the stage of tooth decay. According to a special scale, the dentist pre-selects the color of the composite material. Next, the tooth surface is also polished, and final reflection is applied for quick hardening.
Building fangs in this way will take no more than two hours. The disadvantage of this method is that the light-cured material may darken over time, especially if proper dental care is not available.
Installation of "vampire" crowns
There are quite exotic extended fangs.
Vampire crowns are made and installed in the same way as regular crowns. A distinctive feature of such products is only their shape. Technologyprocedure is as follows:
- cast being made;
- dental technician makes a "vampire" crown - initially a test model is made from plaster, on the basis of which a permanent crown will be made;
- the finished layout is tried on for the patient and, if necessary, it can be sent for revision;
- temporary structures are installed, which the patient must wear for two weeks;
- A permanent metal-ceramic or ceramic "vampire" crown is fixed with special cement, which is installed on a pre-turned tooth.
As a result of tooth grinding, the enamel is severely damaged, however, it is thanks to this procedure that the artificial structure is fixed most reliably and firmly.
Choosing a similar method of growing fangs, you need to know that it will be impossible to return the previous shape of the tooth.
A photo of extended fangs for girls is also presented.
Restoration with veneers
This extension method is porcelain or ceramic plates, which have identical properties with enamel. They are glued with special solutions to the prepared surface of the canine. As an alternative to veneers, lumineers are often used, which are distinguished by a special manufacturing technique, which makes it possible to produce extremely thin plates (no more than 0.3 mm). With the help of such overlays, it is possible to simultaneously get rid of various defects - darkening, chips and spots.on enamel.
Rules of care
If you follow certain rules for caring for extended teeth, they can last a long time. Key Recommendations:
- Daily brushing should be done twice a day (minimum) using a medium to soft toothbrush;
- toothpaste should not contain abrasives;
- once or twice a year it is necessary to come to the dentist to cover the extended fangs with a special varnish and polish them;
- It is recommended to stop smoking and excessive consumption of coffee and tea, if possible, as artificial teeth can discolor and fade;
- Augmented fangs can be damaged or broken when eating hard food or under various mechanical influences.
Pros and cons
What are the pros and cons of extended fangs for boys and girls?
Most people grow fangs for aesthetic reasons. Only in exceptional cases, this dental procedure is carried out according to medical recommendations using artificial structures. "Vampire" fangs are most often increased by teenagers - they can often be observed in guys and girls who are passionate about the gothic subculture. However, sometimes adults also emphasize their individuality in such an unusual way. The main advantages of this event include:
- Snow white beautiful smile (thanks to the applicationmodern materials, aesthetics indicators are significantly increased);
- durable and quality construction;
- full restoration of the tooth (a tooth is built up even if there is a small residue, the main thing is the presence of a he althy root and intact bone tissue);
- painless procedure;
- image change and fashion trends.
However, there are some drawbacks to this dental procedure:
- high cost of service;
- gradual destruction of enamel, as a result of which there is a high probability of developing caries;
- feeling of discomfort while eating (biting and chewing food with too long fangs is uncomfortable);
- traumatization of the oral cavity (occurs when the size of the canine is incorrectly selected);
- high risk of damage to artificial structures (material can be damaged by improper care, or break when eating hard food);
- the impossibility of growing fangs if their roots are even slightly damaged.
Building fangs is a very responsible decision that must be made consciously. At the same time, it is important to analyze how high the need for this dental procedure is, because if you do it for the image, then it will harm your he alth. If the manipulation is solely for therapeutic purposes, it is really necessary.
Reviews of extended fangs
Ohgrowing fangs, patients left a very controversial opinion. If we are talking about "vampire fangs", which are very popular among young people today, then the reviews contain rather negative information. People believe that canine augmentation should be exclusively a therapeutic necessity, in which the patient gains a chance to save a damaged tooth and get an aesthetic effect. When teenagers spoil he althy teeth with such manipulations for the sake of newfangled trends, this is perceived by most people extremely negatively.
As for the procedure itself, according to the information from the reviews, it is absolutely painless and does not cause much discomfort.
