A popular cosmetic dentistry treatment used to improve the appearance of teeth are dental veneers. This is used to address imperfections in your teeth such as discolouration, gaps, chips or misalignment.
Dental veneers are a service provided by cosmetic dentistry Cleveland clinic. The dental veneers are custom made shells that are bonded to the front surface of the teeth. These are made of composite resin or porcelain. These materials will mimic the natural appearance of teeth while improving the shape, colour, size or alignment of teeth. There are many cosmetic concerns that are addressed by veneers. There are two main types of dental veneers. There are porcelain veneers that are made from a durable ceramic material and this will resemble the natural tooth enamel. It has a translucency to it. These are custom made in a dental lab based on the patient’s teeth impressions. Porcelain veneers have a high resistance to staining and they can last a long time with proper care. There are also composite resin veneers that are made from tooth coloured composite material applied directly to the tooth. This will then be shaped by the dentist. These can be fabricated in a single dental visit unlike porcelain veneers. But their stain resistance will be slightly less compared to porcelain veneers and they need more maintenance as well.
In the initial consultation,
Your teeth will be examined by the dentist and they will also discuss your goals and expectations. In this visit, the dentist will determine if veneers are the right option. At this stage, impressions of your teeth and X-rays will be taken. A small amount of enamel will be removed from the front surface of the teeth at the preparation stage. This way, you can make sure that the veneers will fit seamlessly. It will lead to a more natural appearance as well. The area will be numbed with local anaesthesia. Once the teeth are prepared, an impression of your teeth will be taken. The impressions will be sent to a dental laboratory where custom veneers will be fabricated based on the requirements. While you wait for temporary veneers to be fabricated, temporary veneers will need to be placed on the teeth so that aesthetics can be maintained.
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The permanent veneers are ready and the dentist will check their colour and fit to see if this meets your requirements. Sometimes the veneers will be trimmed and adjusted so that the desired result can be achieved. The veneers will then be bonded to the teeth permanently using a special dental adhesive. A light bean will be used to cure it. After bonding, final adjustments will be made so that the veneers fit comfortably and securely. The veneers can also be polished by the dentist so that they have a natural and smooth appearance. Dental veneers can improve the shape, colour and size of your teeth so that you can have a more symmetrical smile. As porcelain veneers reflect light in a way that is similar to natural teeth, it will give a realistic appearance.
