Tooth jewelry
Tooth jewelry is the generic term for a large number of highly fashionable tooth decorations such as twinkles ( brillies ), dazzlers and grills .
In some cases, artificial tooth crowns can also be used as tooth jewelry. In some Eastern European countries, unblinded gold crowns are a sign of wealth. In the process, undamaged teeth are often crowned, a violation of medical care and diligence.
Twinkles (from English to twinkle "flash") or Brillies are tooth jewelery with rubies , diamonds or the gemstone imitation rhinestones as a half-relief .
Dazzler (from English to dazzle "to blend") consist of a decorated gold foil.
For grills, see main article: Grill (jewelry)
Attachment
Are Twinkles and dazzler, similar brackets in orthodontics , which with the aid of acid etching (roughening of the surface of tooth enamel by etching with phosphoric acid glued) with a composite resin to the tooth ( bonding ), and can without permanent damage to the teeth to be removed again if the incorporation and removal are carried out professionally (by a dentist ). Grills are made individually with the help of an impression and then incorporated.
Cost and length of stay
The inclusion of dental jewelery is a cosmetic service and is therefore not subject to the fee schedule for dentists (GOZ). The costs vary depending on the technology used and the dental practice .
The shelf life (retention time) is estimated at 1 to 2 years.
