{"id":180,"date":"2017-06-13T11:33:53","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T11:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalmurtra.com\/?page_id=180"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:42:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:42:04","slug":"estetica-dental","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/en\/estetica-dental\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Aesthetics"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Estetica-150x150.png\" alt=\"Estetica\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" title=\"Estetica\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tDENTAL AESTHETICS\n\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\tDental Aesthetics\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><strong>Dental aesthetics aims to harmoniously imitate natural teeth so that one can have a beautiful, attractive, and natural-looking smile.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your smile is your calling card. When we smile, we communicate many things, and for this reason, our specialists can study your facial features and determine what can be improved to achieve that harmonious and radiant smile we all want to show.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tWhen to visit a specialist\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dental aesthetics problems can originate from incorrect coloration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, issues with shape, size, or position<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, dark spaces between teeth (diastemas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">), missing teeth, gum recession exposing parts of the root, poorly fitted or discolored old fillings, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Es por ello que cada caso debe ser estudiado personalmente y, a trav\u00e9s de un an\u00e1lisis visual y fotogr\u00e1fico, nos gusta generar una \u00abmaqueta\u00bb o \u00abmock-up\u00bb que nos permite ense\u00f1ar a nuestros pacientes el resultado final, incluso antes de haber iniciado el tratamiento en si.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tFrequent Treatments\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p><strong>TEETH WHITENING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El blanqueamiento es un tratamiento est\u00e9tico conservador, simple y que no da\u00f1a la estructura del diente, indicado para dientes envejecidos, con tinciones provocadas por bebidas o alimentos que contienen agentes crom\u00f3genos (ejemplos: t\u00e9, caf\u00e9, vino tinto, alg\u00fan refresco&#8230;) o incluso para dientes que ya nacen con defectos de color por el uso de antibi\u00f3ticos, altas concentraciones de fl\u00faor, etc&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>There are various methods to whiten teeth:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">In-office (professional) teeth whitening<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once the soft tissue is protected, the whitening gel is applied and, if necessary, its activation is accelerated with a heat source, laser, or ultraviolet light. It is left to act for 20 minutes, and if sensitivity allows, it can be reapplied during the same session to achieve a better result.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">At-home external whitening<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Using the same whitening gel as in the clinic (but at a lower concentration) and specially made acrylic trays to hold the gel in close contact with your teeth, these are all you need to achieve maximum results while sleeping over three weeks.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">Internal whitening<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In teeth that have darkened due to trauma or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/en\/endodoncia\/\" target=\"_self\">root canal treatment<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the same whitening gel can be placed inside the tooth (protected by a temporary filling) and left to act for 1 week, at which point the professional will assess whether another application is necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>How much whitening can be achieved?<\/strong> The effectiveness of the treatment varies depending on the initial natural coloration of each case. For this reason, we recommend a prior examination in which the specialist can indicate your range and what results you can expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>How long can the achieved color last?<\/strong> Once the obtained color has stabilized, to maintain it, we must be careful with hygiene and dietary habits\u2026 and over time, perform occasional maintenance treatments to continue preserving the achieved color.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>What side effects can it cause?<\/strong> None, although temporary tooth sensitivity or minor gum irritation may occur, which typically recovers in less than 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<h4><strong>COMPOSITE OR CERAMIC VENEERS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Veneers are thin layers of composite or ceramic that adhere to the tooth to correct undesirable defects, creating a harmonious, genuine, and balanced smile.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Composite veneers: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ideal for cases such as size\/shape defects, fractured or worn teeth, enamel defects, or discoloration where whitening (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">link to whitening section<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">) is not sufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Advantages<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Collapse\">Collapse<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Minimally invasive: Tooth preparation is minimal or nonexistent. <\/li>\n<li>Reversible: It can be modified or redone at any time, keeping your underlying tooth intact. <\/li>\n<li>Can be done in a single visit. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Disadvantages<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Over time, the composite ages, which requires polishing maintenance, although its longevity will depend on the patient\u2019s oral chemistry and proper hygiene.<\/li>\n<li>They have a higher risk of fracturing, but in the clinic they can be repaired very easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<p><strong>Ceramic veneers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reserved for cases where the tooth color or position requires a more aggressive approach in order to camouflage it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Advantages<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Collapse\">Collapse<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Necessary shaving of the visible surface of the tooth: although this shaving is usually about 0.5\u202fmm thick.<\/li>\n<li>Greater long-term stability than composite: therefore, it does not change color and does not require maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Disadvantages<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Requires multiple visits (usually 2).<\/li>\n<li>Irreversible (once cemented).<\/li>\n<li>If they fracture, more complex techniques are required for their replacement.<\/li>\n<li>While the porcelain remains intact, the mouth is always subject to changes (e.g., gum recession), and this may make it necessary to replace them over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<h4><strong>CIERRE DE ESPACIO ENTRE DIENTES &#8211; DIASTEMA<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes teeth shift or gums recede, creating dark spaces between the teeth. To solve this aesthetic issue, partial veneers (composite or ceramic) can be made to close and mask these unsightly black triangles.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tYOUR DOCTORS\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalmurtra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Dra-Cristina-Murtra-Clinica-Dental-Murtra-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/h4>\n<h3>Dr. Cristina Murtra<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px\"><span style=\"color: #5ecdca\">Degree in Dentistry, UIC 2008<\/span><br> <span style=\"color: #5ecdca\">PhD in Health Sciences, UIC 2014<\/span><br> <span style=\"color: #5ecdca\">Postgraduate in Dental Aesthetics, UB 2016<\/span><br> <\/span><\/h4>\n<h5>General dentistry, Dental aesthetics, Implantology, Temporomandibular joint (occlusion)<\/h5>\n<blockquote><p><em>Being aware that there is nothing better than giving and receiving smiles, I work hard every day gathering and studying proportions, patterns, and measurements in order to restore them when they have been lost.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/en\/contacto\/\">Book an appointment with Dr. Murtra<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tCLINICAL CASES\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/en\/una-nueva-sonrisa\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"A new smile\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/miranda-8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/en\/una-nueva-sonrisa\/\" title=\"A new smile\" tabindex=\"0\">A new smile<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUna de nuestras pacientes vino a la cl\u00ednica porque no estaba contenta con su sonrisa.\u00a0Debido a su mordida &#8230;\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murtradental.com\/en\/una-nueva-sonrisa\/\" title=\"Read More\" target=\"_self\">Seguir leyendo &#8594;<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EST\u00c9TICA DENTAL Est\u00e9tica dental La est\u00e9tica dental se esfuerza por imitar de forma armoniosa los dientes naturales para que as\u00ed se pueda lucir una sonrisa bonita, atractiva y natural. Tu sonrisa es tu carta de presentaci\u00f3n. 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