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Veneers
Porcelain
veneers are extremely thin casings of ceramic that are bonded to the front of
the patientsÂ’ tooth to create a new smile. Porcelain veneers are placed over the
front of teeth that appear too small or large, slightly discolored, or simply
are not cosmetically pleasing to the patient. For many patients, teeth may have
chipped, become discolored, or are slightly crooked. For the majority of these
patients, porcelain veneers can prove to be the perfect solution.
When
placing porcelain veneers, we pay close attention to the patients surrounding
teeth and design each veneer to complement the overall smile. The result is a
beautiful, attractive new smile.
If cared
for properly, your veneers will last you a long time. We ensure that your new veneers are
constructed of the most durable porcelain materials available.
Procedure
The
procedure begins with the preparation of the tooth. This entails removing the
discolored or unsightly portion of the tooth and meticulously shaping the tooth
in preparation for the new veneer. Once we have shaped the tooth, we will take
an impression. This impression will
be sent to our lab where your new restoration will be crafted. While the new veneers are created, we
will provide you with a temporary restoration. Our temporary restorations will resemble
your natural teeth so that you can continue with your daily life without
worrying about a missing or incompatible tooth.
During
your second visit to the office, we will proceed with the placement of your
final restoration. The veneers will
be fitted comfortably into the mouth. We will make every effort to ensure that
the new tooth feels exactly like one of your natural teeth. The final step in the process will be to
bond the new veneers into your mouth, leaving you with a beautifully restored
smile.
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