Dental Veneers
Porcelain dental veneers
Porcelain dental veneers, also known as porcelain crowns, are thin shells affixed to the front surface of teeth to enhance their appearance and correct various dental issues. They mimic natural teeth and are used to mask imperfections, improve the color, shape, size, or alignment of teeth.
Applications of Porcelain Veneers:
- Teeth Whitening: For teeth that are stained or discolored and do not respond well to whitening treatments.
- Shape and Size Correction: To modify the shape, size, or length of teeth.
- Alignment: To correct minor dental alignment issues.
- Gap Closure: To reduce gaps between teeth.
Process of Applying Porcelain Veneers:
- Consultation
Assessment of your dental condition and discussion of treatment goals.
- Tooth Preparation
Removal of a small amount of enamel to create space for the veneers. Impressions are taken, and temporary veneers may be placed.
- Veneer Fabrication
The impressions are sent to a lab for the custom fabrication of the veneers.
- Fitting
The veneers are adjusted to ensure they fit well and look natural.
- Bonding
The veneers are permanently bonded using dental resin and hardened with a curing light.
Porcelain veneers offer long-lasting aesthetic improvement but require a long-term commitment to maintain their appearance.
Composite Dental Veneers
Composite veneers are thin shells made from dental composite resin used to improve the appearance of teeth by masking imperfections. They are a more economical alternative to porcelain veneers.
Process of Applying Composite Veneers:
- Consultation
Assessment of your dental condition and discussion of treatment goals.
- Tooth Preparation
A small amount of enamel may be removed, depending on the thickness of the veneers.
- Application of Composite Resin
Direct application and sculpting of the resin onto the teeth.
- Curing
A curing light is used to harden the resin.
- Finishing
The resin is adjusted, polished, and smoothed for a natural appearance.
Composite veneers are less expensive and require less enamel removal but are generally less durable and may stain over time.