Porcelain veneers are one of the most versatile cosmetic dentistry restorations available. They are wafer thin shells made out of porcelain that get bonded to the front surface of your teeth in order to improve the appearance of your smile. The porcelain material used for veneers is highly durable. In addition, it mimics the translucent properties of tooth enamel, ensuring a beautiful, natural looking result.
Benifits of Veneers:
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Exceptionally stain-resistant
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Extremely natural looking
What are Veneers?
Veneers Vs. Crowns
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Dental Crowns may also be used to correct the same problems that Dental Veneers correct (chips, cracks, gaps, misalignments and discolorations in the front teeth), however with crowns it is a much Less Conservative procedure. |
Dental Veneers are not appropriate for everyone or every tooth. Case selection is an extremely important factor in the success of this technique. Only an examination by your dentist can determine whether dental veneers are appropriate for making the changes you want. Some of the situations where certain teeth or people are not good candidates for dental veneers include:
. Weakened teeth. in case of Large decays on the tooth or if a significant amount of tooth structure is missing or has been replaced by a large filling the teeth will not be strong enough to function with a dental veneer; so we place Crowns.
Are you a good candidate for Dental Veneers or for Dental Crowns?
Placement of dental veneers is sometimes referred to as "instant orthodontics" because they can be used to cover a variety of dental problems involving teeth in the "smile zone" including:
. Spaces between the teeth
. Poorly shaped or crooked teeth
. Broken or chipped teeth
. Permanently externally stained and/or internally stained teeth
. Unsightly or stained fillings