A dental crystal, or tooth gem, is a tiny flat-backed glass crystal or jewel bonded to the front of a tooth as decoration. It is purely cosmetic and has no health benefit.
When a dentist attaches it with proper bonding materials the tooth is not drilled and the gem can be removed later. The limit is that it is temporary by nature and creates a small ledge where plaque can gather.
What Dental Crystals (Tooth Gems) involves
The tooth, usually an upper lateral incisor or canine, is cleaned with pumice and isolated from saliva. A small spot of enamel is etched with phosphoric acid gel for about 20 to 30 seconds, rinsed and dried. A bonding agent and a bead of flowable composite are applied, the crystal is seated into it with a fine applicator, excess resin is cleared from the edges and the composite is hardened with a curing light. The edges are checked so that nothing catches the lip. Removal is done by a dentist, who lifts the gem and polishes off the remaining resin.
Who is a good candidate for Dental Crystals (Tooth Gems)?
Tooth gems are for adults with healthy, clean front teeth who want a small reversible decoration.
- You have sound enamel with no decay or fillings on the chosen tooth
- Your oral hygiene is good
- You understand it may fall off within months
- You want something that can be taken off without damage
Es ist normalerweise nicht die richtige Wahl, wenn:
- Teeth with veneers, crowns or large fillings on the front surface, where bonding is less reliable
- People with active decay, gum disease or weakened enamel
- Kinder
- Anyone considering a drilled-in jewel or home glue kits, which can damage enamel
Technikoptionen
- Bonded glass crystal: The common option. Flat back, no drilling.
- Gold or gemstone design: Small shaped pieces in dental-grade gold, bonded the same way.
- Placement during orthodontics: Best avoided on teeth carrying brackets or aligner attachments.
Was passiert während Ihrer Behandlung
It takes 10 to 20 minutes and needs no anaesthetic because only the enamel surface is treated. You keep your mouth open with a cheek retractor while the tooth is kept dry, and you will see the blue curing light. There is no pain.
Vorbereitung auf Ihre Reise
A single short appointment is enough, and it is usually added to a hygiene visit or whitening session rather than being a reason to travel. If you are whitening, have that done first so the gem does not leave an uneven patch.
- Informieren Sie den Arzt über Medikamente, Allergien, Schwangerschaft oder Stillen und eine Vorgeschichte von Fieberbläschen, Keloidnarben oder Autoimmunerkrankungen
- Vermeiden Sie Alkohol, Aspirin und entzündungshemmende Schmerzmittel für ein paar Tage im Voraus, wenn Ihr eigener Arzt zustimmt, um Blutergüsse zu reduzieren
- Kommen Sie ohne Make-up auf dem Behandlungsbereich an und vermeiden Sie zwei Wochen vorher Sonnenliegen und starke Sonne
Genesung und Ergebnisse
You can eat and drink straight away, though it is sensible to avoid biting hard food with that tooth for a day. The gem feels odd against the lip for a few days. Brush around it carefully with a soft brush. If it comes off, do not reglue it yourself; if swallowed it normally passes harmlessly.
- Zurück zur alltäglichen Aktivität: Keine
- When results show: Immediately
- How long they last: 6 months to 2 years
Sicherheit, Risiken und Revisionspolitik
Risks are small when a dentist places it without drilling, but they are not zero.
- Plaque build-up around the edge, with staining or early enamel decalcification
- The gem detaching and being swallowed or, rarely, inhaled
- Irritation or a small ulcer on the inside of the lip
- A lighter or rougher patch of enamel after removal that needs polishing
- Enamel damage if it is prised off at home
Jeder schriftliche Vorschlag wird durch Clinic-Y gibt an, was die Klinik abdeckt, wenn eine Korrektur erforderlich ist. Fragen Sie danach, bevor Sie buchen, nicht danach.
Cost of Dental Crystals (Tooth Gems) in Türkiye
Clinic-Y does not publish a single price for Dental Crystals (Tooth Gems), because the honest figure depends on your case. What moves it:
- Type of crystal or gold piece chosen
- Number of gems
- Whether it is combined with a cleaning or whitening visit
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Does it damage the tooth?
Not when bonded to intact enamel and removed by a dentist. Drilling a hole for a jewel does cause permanent damage and should be declined.
Can I have an MRI or X-ray with it?
A glass crystal is not a problem. It will simply show on dental X-rays.
Can I whiten my teeth with a gem on?
The enamel under the gem will not lighten, so whiten first or remove the gem before whitening.