Porcelain Veneers are thin wafers no thicker than your fingernail that a cosmetic dentist will bond to your tooth to give the tooth a whole new appearance. They can change the shape, colour, spacing, alignment, length, proportion or shape of your teeth.
They are primarily bonded to enamel so that makes them a very conservative option for changing the smile. The porcelain is also non-porous so will not discolour with time. With Porcelain veneers, you can have the smile you want. The teeth can be re-shaped, and re-coloured with a great deal of artistic latitude. There are limitations to the material and we will share with you as far as your individual case is concerned, and choose the best option just for you.
The first step in designing a whole new smile for you is to listen. We take time to understand you, how you feel about your smile, the personality you want to project, and how much you want to spend. We then will design a smile for you taking into consideration what we have learnt that you want and do a “mock-up” of your smile on models taken of your teeth. You can see what results are achievable before we start. We will take into account your facial features, complexion, face shape and proportions and lip lines. The preparation for veneers takes few appointments. The first step is to give attention to the health of your gums. For quality workmanship, your gums need to be at their optimum state of health. This means that you have to have regular dental cleaning followed by good home care.
The preparation for veneers takes few appointments. The first step is to give attention to the health of your gums. For quality workmanship, your gums need to be at their optimum state of health. This means that you have to have regular dental cleaning followed by good home care.
First appointment
The teeth are prepared by removing the top layer of enamel to a maximum depth of about 0.7mm to allow space for the porcelain. We take an impression that is sent to the laboratory to create your veneers.
The models are sent to our laboratory which dedicates itself to producing high-quality works of art. Photographs and models will be sent to them to help them achieve an artistic result that will be customized to your personality and maximizes your facial attractiveness.
Second appointment
Try in appointment. The appearance and fit of porcelain veneers is checked in your mouth to make sure that it meets your aesthetic and functional requirements. If it doesn’t other try ins may be organized until it looks just right.
It is important that you are certain during try in that you r veneers meet your expectation. All changes have to be determined at this stage. Once bonded, major modification will incur additional fees.
Third Appointment
Bonding appointment. (this may be combined in try in appointment in some cases.) Bonding involves an elaborate series of steps and materials to bond the veneer to your tooth.
Types of Veneers
Our clinics uses IPS Empress II System and IPS Empress Esthetics from Ivoclar Vivadent for veneers. The opalescent IPS Empress II and Esthetic veneer layering materials imitates natural teeth.
This type of treatment is not fully taught in dental schools. Additionally, bonding technology keeps on changing with newer materials and techniques. This is another reason, to do this well, we dedicate ourselves to extensive education beyond our dental school training. The end result is a durable, beautiful restoration that acts as a part of your teeth.
