Tooth Veneers and Laminates are the most sought-after Cosmetic Dentistry procedure after teeth whitening.
Veneers and laminates are conservative approaches to enhancing the look of your teeth.
They are a thin shell made of porcelain or composite resin that is cemented to the front surface of the tooth.
Like bonding, veneers are used to cover up discoloration, cracks, and chips, and to change the shape or size of your teeth. However, porcelain veneers outperform bonding with greater resilience and greater resistance to stains and dulling.
Also, they tend to look more natural than a bonded tooth.
Indications treatable by tooth Veneers include
- stained/ defective restorations
- gap between front teeth
- fracture lines
- wearing of teeth
- discolored teeth
- malformed teeth
- gum recession exposing the roots
- Erosion/ abrasion of teeth
Comparison of veneer systems
Composite Resin Veneers
Composite resins (same as used for tooth -colored fillings) can be used in a direct chair side technique to form a veneer. Advantages of these direct composite veneers are:
- Only one appointment is required
- cost to the patient is less
- composite resin veneers are reparable
- color and form can be controlled by the dentist
Porcelain Veneers
These veneers promise” the highest esthetic potential to date for restoration of anterior tooth defects.” Porcelain is the optimum material for its color stability, esthetics, wear resistance and tissue compatibility. But unlike composite resin veneers these are constructed in labs from dies made from patient’s impression. Porcelain veneers
- Frequently do not require anesthetic and are less stressful to the patient.
- does not usually cause sensitivity
- maintains natural contacts between teeth
- eliminates display of metal at the gum margin
Some commonly used veneer system are the IPS Empress and E Max.
If you think. you are a candidate for tooth veneers, do visit us today!