COMPONEER®(Composite enamel shells)
' SAME DAY VENEERS" - The Direct Composite Veneer System by COLTENE (Switzerland)
The COMPONEER is an innovative and easy-to-use system for restoring anterior teeth. COMPONEER are polymerised, prefabricated nano-hybrid-composite enamel shells that combine the advantages of direct composite restorations with the advantages of better esthetics of prefabricated veneers. Prior to Direct Composite Veneer System-'COMPONEER' the treating dentist could only chose between a directly modelled composite restoration or elaborate more expensive indirect veneer technology.
The Direct Composite Veneer System adds an interesting dimension to these treatment options and gives dentists and patients a faster and more cost-effective treatment option over lab fabricated porcelain veneers . With this new "' SAME DAY VENEERS" easy-to-use and efficient treatment option patients can be given a naturally aesthetic smile in just a single session.
Advantages
- Aesthetic : prefabricated veneers may offer a more aesthetic solution over chair side direct composite restorations.
- Economical: Although they are more expensive than direct composite restorations they are much more economical than Porcelain Veneers
- Faster Single sitting Solution: Quality aesthetic dental restoration in just a single session compared to multiple visits required for placement of lab fabricated porcelain veneers.
- Conservative: Almost no damage to existing tooth structure as the extremely thin composite veneers allow for a high level of conservation of hard tooth substance during preparation
- Long Lasting: Novel micro-retentive inner surface increases wettability and ensures a lasting bond
- Ease of use: Easy to customise with composite and wide range of uses in aesthetic and clinical applications
Disadvantages
- Componeers are made of composite fibres, which make them less durable and long-lasting than veneers
- Harder to clean around your gum line. This can increase your risk for gum disease.