What are veneers?

• 		Veneers, or porcelain laminates, are a thin "shells" custom made to fit precisely over the front of an existing tooth. They are permanently bonded in place with a special adhesive resin through this dental treatment.
  		The finished result of ceramic veneers treatment is extremely strong and durable. Although veneers are not suitable for every patient, they are alternative cosmetic treatment for a variety of dental conditions affecting the front teeth.

What are the veneers used for?

• Closing spaces
• Restoring broken or chipped teeth
• Covering unsightly, stained fillings
• Correcting uneven or crooked teeth

Questions and Answers:

• What are the advantages of veneers over full crowns treatment?

  Less natural tooth needs to be removed during preparation and they cost less than crowns.

• Can all stained or damaged teeth have treatment of veneers?

  No. Some teeth are too weak or too stained, and would be best restored with a full crown.

• What are veneers made from?

  Usually porcelain, but sometimes composite resin. root.

• What's so special about porcelain?

  Strength, comfort appearance and bio compatibility are the qualities of ceramic veneers treatment. Porcelain is a durable material that resists chipping, cracking and staining. It is non-irritating to the gums and mimics natural tooth structure very well.

• What are the advantages of porcelain laminates over other composite bonding dental treatment?

  Since they are made of porcelain they are stronger and more durable than composite resin. Sometimes composites will stain with age, whereas, the porcelain laminates maintain their beautiful luster and vitality. root.

• How long will they last?

  Porcelain laminates are so strong, we expect they will last several years. root.

• Is there any pain involved in the ceramic veneers treatment?

  Dramatic changes in smiles can happen with little or no removal tooth structure. Only a little drilling is involved in the veneers treatment. Some patients don't require any anesthetic, but most prefer some for peace of mind.

• How thick are porcelain laminates?

  They are anywhere between ½ mm to 1 mm depending upon the severity of the problem being corrected. They are so natural looking and feeling, you will hardly notice the difference from your real teeth except for the cosmetic improvement!

• Is there a certain age group porcelain laminates are best suited for?

  No. Everyone can benefit from them, young and old alike. root.

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