Porcelain Veneers


Congenital stains	Elite Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are very thin pieces of porcelain tube that are made in a professional dental laboratory by crafted ceramists and dental laboratory technicians. They are bonded onto the front of the teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile. Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile. They are often alternatives to full crowns and an ideal solution to treat many dental conditions including misaligned teeth.

As with most dental restorations, veneers are not permanent and will some day have to be replaced but they are very durable and will last for many, many years, giving you a beautiful long-lasting smile.

REASONS FOR PORCELAIN VENEERS:

- Cosmetically to create a uniform white smile
- Crooked teeth
- Misshapen teeth.
- Severely discolored or stained teeth
- Teeth that are too large or too small
- Unwanted or uneven spaces
- Worn or chipped teeth

WHAT DOES GETTING PORCELAIN VENEERS INVOLVE?

Getting veneers usually requires two visits to complete the process with little or no anesthetic involved during the procedure. The teeth are prepared by lightly buffing and shaping the surface to allow thickness of a porcelain veneer and a mold or impression of the teeth is taken and a shade or color match will then be taken by the patient and the dentist to arrive at what each feels is the best shade selection of color. With newer techniques it is even possible to have some veneers placed without any reduction or recontouring of existing teeth. Sometimes it is necessary to call in the ceramic and laboratory technician to verify color and hue of the porcelain veneers to match what the patient desires and what can be achieved in the laboratory.

On the second visit the teeth will be cleaned with a special liquid to achieve a durable and long-lasting bond. Cement is then placed between the tooth and the veneer and a special light beam is used to harden and secure the bond. Now days this light is a low level laser in our office.

At this visit you will also receive care and instructions for veneers. Brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits, will extend the life and beauty of your new veneers.

Spaces between the teeth (diastemas)
Broken or chipped teeth
Unsightly, stained or washed out fillings
Permanently stained or discolored teeth
Misshapen or crooked teeth