Experience the appeal of our non-invasive veneers, offering
enhanced aesthetics without compromising your tooth structure.
Veneers are a cosmetic dental procedure in which a thin layer of
porcelain or composite material is placed over the outside of the
tooth. They are used to improve esthetics or help with tooth damage.
Veneers are usually only performed on the front part of the teeth that
are visible when talking or smiling. The procedure can be direct or
indirect.
The direct technique usually involves placing
composite resin on the outside of the tooth using bonding. Because of
that, the direct technique is usually referred to as bonding.
The indirect technique usually involves two appointments
because the veneers are fabricated at a dental laboratory. At the
first appointment, the teeth are prepared, impressions are taken, and
the teeth are given a temporary covering. The veneers come back from
the laboratory after two or three weeks. The temporaries are then
removed, and the veneers are bonded to the teeth. The
laboratory-fabricated veneers are usually made using porcelain or
pressed ceramic and are esthetically pleasing.
The
advantage of veneers versus crowns is that much less of the tooth
material has to be removed, and the procedure is generally more
comfortable. Veneers are not recommended for patients who have large
fillings or little tooth structure. They are also typically
recommended for the restoration of front teeth.
Crowns and veneers are used to achieve optimal esthetic outcomes.
They can be effectively used to correct teeth that are discolored,
misshapen, worn, or even misaligned.
Veneers require
less tooth reduction than crowns, but each can provide the same
level of esthetics. The deciding factor on which option is best to
achieve your smile makeover is determined by the overall health of
the teeth to be addressed.
Achieving a successful smile makeover begins with careful planning.
Impressions are made from the teeth to be treated and models are then
built with idealized shapes and positions for teeth.
The
actual teeth are then shaped to allow for crown or veneer placement,
and temporary crowns/veneers are cemented into place according to he
pre-planned models.
Finally, permanent crowns/veneers are
fabricated and cemented into place resulting in your beautiful new
smile!
Crowns are often used to correct functional issues as well. When
teeth fracture, crack, or have large failing fillings, or extreme
tooth wear, crowns are the option of choice for restoring the tooth
back to like-natural function.
While they also provide
beautiful esthetics, crowns are used frequently to save severely
damaged teeth.
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