Top 5 Frequently asked questions about Veneers in Costa Rica:
How much of my tooth will be affected? As little as possible of your natural enamel with be affected prior to placing the Veneer, in fact we want to keep as much of your nature enamel as possible.
How long will it take? A Veneer Restoration can be completed in as little as 10 business days.
Should I get a whitening treatment prior to Veneer placement? In some cases, yes it is recommended to do a whitening treatment prior to the restoration to get the best increase in color shades especially if the color change is dramatic.
How many Veneers will I need? The number of Veneers depends on patient desire and smile expectations, each case is different and depends on how big your smile is, most patients average and opt for a minimum of the front 8-12 Veneers.
Do I need to get both arches done? You can decide to do both, or just one arch, this depends on each patient case and your restoration goals.
Today, having a mouth free of biological and functional problems is not enough! Patients want beautiful smiles that are integrated with their physical characteristics, but also in harmony with its emotional aspects.
Digital Smile Design(DSD) presents a new face of dentistry, more human, emotional and artistic, further enhancing our noble profession in society, using video and natural settings we can clearly see because after all there are not many things in this life that are more important than a healthy, natural, confident and beautiful smile!
The DSD concept aims to assist the dentist and patient alike in 3 aspects:
Improved Planning and Design of an Aesthetic Smile.
Improved communication between the dentist and the patient; thereby increasing the participation in the design process of your own smile.
Educate patients about the benefits of treatment.
For decades, dental clinicians have sought to harmonize the shapes of the teeth with the entire face based on parameters such as gender, personality, and age; however, truly successful results have been elusive. Modern dentistry has to be modernized in order to meet the aesthetic expectations of our most demanding patients. To achieve this type of result, the modern dentist needs to go beyond just being a good professional.
With the DSD concept each patient goes through a quick study process taken by video and pictures in our onsite dental studio, we study the results of the patient talking and acting naturally with the patient and then based on this we make a mold of their mouth from a wax up, at this time we choose the form and size of the new teeth through Visagism - The Visagism concept helps dental clinicians provide restorations that account not only for esthetics, but also for the psychosocial features of the created image, which affect patients’ emotions, sense of identity, behavior, and self-esteem. These factors, in turn, affect how observers react to patients following treatment.
Then we try the new smile proposal in the mouth, the patient can smile, talk, and evaluate if the new smile is filling their esthetic expectations or if changes need to be made. At this moment all is completely reversible, because we are not touching the real teeth. We do this with acrylic over your real and natural teeth. Digital Smile Design brings true visualization into focus for the patient allowing them to see in real time the final result of the restoration before the dental treatments commences.
DSD looks at the patient, the personality as well as the entire structure of the face to ensure the result matches with the aesthetic look of the face as well as the personality of the patient.
Micro Dentistry at DaVinci’s Dental Care
Microscopic, enhanced dentistry (or micro dentistry) allows the team at DaVinci’s Dental Care the ability to see the tiniest details that are simply impossible to visualize with the naked eye or loupes, or glasses with magnification in the lenses.
DaVinci’s Dental Care has taken the lead in Costa Rica with this endeavor into microscopic dentistry. Less than one percent of general dentists in North America use microscopes to perform examinations.
We have selected surgical operating microscopes that give a clear, magnified perspective. This enlarged 3D image facilitates a more accurate diagnosis and precise treatment. Greater visual acuity with the surgical microscope's wide range of magnification, and bright illumination, and removes a lot of guess work that can take place with "eyes only" dentistry. Because many fractures and cavities are too difficult to see with the naked eye or loupes, the microscope strongly assists the team at DaVinci’s Dental Care in spotting the fine dividing line between healthy and unhealthy situations.
Patients can watch as the treatment is performed, if they like, since the microscope projects the image on a monitor in the treatment room. The doctors can also then show and discuss with the patient what is shown under the microscope to explain the treatment plan, removing any doubt or confusion. Higher magnification allows the dentist to see more clearly so that we can identify and correct problems early on, which saves the patient time, money, and ensures a beautiful smile.
With Micro Dentistry, the team at DaVinci’s Dental Care can provide a win-win situation for both the patient and the practitioner.
