The composite is a dental material used to replace any restoration in the teeth directly or indirectly. It is formed through an organic monomer matrix that are integrated by a polymerized reaction that serve to provide hardening, firmness and reduce the contortion of the material when fortified.
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What Is Known As Composite?
The composite is a synthetic and aesthetic component, since it is not noticeable and resembles the diverse range of colors that dental tonality can have. This particle is very small and contains different elements that, when exposed to a particular light, harden allowing optimal polishing and finishing. This achieves a brightness that lasts over time.
The polymerization or hardening of the material is carried out by means of a special light, which allows the compound to work the necessary time until the ideal shape of the affected tooth is achieved.
It is usually visualized as a consistency very similar to plasticine, which allows easy molding with the simple use of certain spatulas or dental brushes.
How Are Composites Classified?
These materials tend to be classified in different ways depending on different aspects. Let’s see them!
Its use
This compound is used to:
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Its polymerization
Its hardening mode is carried out in three possible ways:
- Photopolymerizable, where they usually harden by means of a halogen light.
- Self-curing, where they automatically harden due to the mixture of two components.
- Duales, where they harden by the combination of the photocuring and autorpolymerizables.
The size of the particle
The size of the particle will depend on the necessary oscillation, varying between:
- Macroparticle, whose size ranges from 0.1 to 100 microns.
- Microparticle, varying and hovering around its size between 0.04 and 0.07 microns.
- Hybrids, designed with larger and smaller particles.
- Nanoparticle, allows to reduce the size of the particles improving their physical and aesthetic characteristics.
- Nanohybrids, oscillating pyrogenic silicas of 0.04 and 0.07 um.
What Is Composite Used For In The Dental Area?
In the dental world it is used to make dental treatments such as:
Reconstrucciones por fractura
La reconstrucción dental se sugiere cuando la persona ha sufrido un traumatismo en estado crítico o grave en una pieza dental, ocasionando una rotura o fractura de forma total o parcial.
Dada la facilidad con la que se puede manipular, se tiene la posibilidad de reconstruir la pieza directamente sobre la boca del paciente y en una sola consulta odontológica sin tener la necesidad de modificarlo en forma o tamaño.
Así, permite obtener un resultado óptimo al poder escoger entre las diversas gamas de tonalidades y lograr, de este modo, imitar idóneamente el color de la pieza dental fracturada o el de sus adyacentes.
Empastes dentales
Cuando una caries o cualquier afección dentaria perjudica una o numerosas piezas dentales, los odontólogos e higienistas dentales tienden a ofrecer este tratamiento como método restaurador.
Por medio de los empastes dentales, se podrá limpiar la lesión cariosa y se evitará que las bacterias sigan afectando la estructura dentaria. Una vez que la pieza se encuentre libre, se procederá a obturar o rellenar el espacio que ha dejado la afección.
Carillas dentales
Las carillas dentales son finas láminas que emergen un resultado estético al imitar idóneamente el color natural, adhiriéndose a la superficie de una pieza dental para cambiar su forma, tonalidad, tamaño o posición.
Sin embargo, las funcionalidades de sustituir troneras, diastemas o cualquier espacio indeseado van a depender de los requerimientos, necesidades y grado de afección de cada paciente, pudiendo variar su tipología entre carillas de porcelana, de composite u otras.
Cuidados Posteriores Del Composite
Pese a que se considera un componente altamente resistente y duro, requerirá de ciertos cuidados específicos para alargar su calidad de vida por mayor tiempo. Generalmente, tienden a durar aproximadamente entre siete a diez años. Sin embargo, su tiempo de vida va a depender de las rutinas, factores individuales y cuidados de cada persona. Algunas recomendaciones:
- Evita masticar hielo, morderte las uñas o alimentos duros como caramelos, manzanas y frutos secos, entre otros.
- Brush regularly and complete the brushing using dental utensils such as: oral irrigator, mouthwashes or dental floss, among others.
- Perform thorough dental cleanings every three to four months.
- Wear a splint overnight if you squeeze or grind your teeth.
- Avoid eating foods that cause staining or variation in tooth tone, such as coffee, tea, cola, and sugars.
- Avoid smoking cigarettes or tobacco.
- Eat a bland diet for 24 hours after treatment.
- After five or six years after the treatment, you will have to undergo a retouching without exception, since it will be necessary to perform a polishing and waxing to return the desired shine and tonality.
In the Ruiz de Gopegui Dental Clinic you will find a wide variety of treatments, techniques and / or avant-garde and technological methods, specially developed to meet the needs, tastes, degree of affection and oral situation of each person. For this, we have a great team of professionals in constant training, and specialized in dental aesthetics.
The first consultation is completely free and will allow us to perform diagnostic tests and a treatment plan adjusted to restore your health and dental aesthetics.