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Veneers
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What are Veneers?
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Veneers are basically thin translucent shells of porcelain or layer of composite
permanently bonded to your teeth., to enhance your smile to its original beauty
and even improving upon nature. They so enhance the appearance of your teeth that
it is very difficult to make out whether you have one of them at all. They are a
cosmetic alternative for a variety of dental conditions.
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Who Needs Veneers?
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- Broken or chipped teeth
- Unsightly, stained or washed out fillings
- Permanently Stained or discoloured teeth
- Decayed teeth
- To enhance the smile
- Diastemas (spaces between teeth) with teeth in small
size.
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Broken or Chipped Teeth
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Unsightly, Stained or Washed Out Fillings
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Permanently Stained or Discoloured Teeth
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Decayed Teeth
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Diastemas (spaces between teeth) With Teeth in Small Size.
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Treatment Procedure
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It’s quite a meticulously planned procedure. It involves studying the various angles
of your face and deciding on a veneer that best suits your smile. The teeth are
lightly buffed and an impression taken. In the next sitting the veneers are tested
and bonded permanently to your tooth.
- Procedure for Porcelain veneer
- Procedure for ceramic veneer
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Procedure for Porcelain veneer
- Clinical Examination is carried out
- X-rays will be taken
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- If necessary anaesthesia will be given
- Preparation of teeth is carried out
- Impression will be made
- Selection of shade
- Try –in check for fitting and aesthetics
- If necessary adjustment will be carried out
- Bonding of veneers.
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Preparation of Teeth is Carried Out
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Impression will be made |
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If Necessary Adjustment will be Carried Out
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Bonding of Veneers.
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Procedure
for ceramic veneer |
- Polishing is carried out
- Preparation of tooth is carried out
- Etching is done
- Washing is carried out
- Bonding agent is applied
- Light is used to harden the bonding agent
- Composite is placed in layers
- Light is used to harden the composite.
- Finishing and polishing is carried out.
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Polishing is Carried Out
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Preparation of Tooth is Carried Out |
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Etching is Done |
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Washing is Carried Out |
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Bonding Agent is Applied |
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Light is Used to Harden the Bonding Agent |
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Composite is Placed in Layers |
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Light is Used to Harden the Composite. |
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Finishing and Polishing is Carried Out. |
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Types of Veneers
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Ceramic
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How Many Visits
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Two or three visits are required for porcelain / ceramic veneer and composite veneers
are usually done in one sitting.
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Advantages
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The biggest advantage of veneers is that there’s little or no anaesthesia required.
The tooth is usually left intact.
Improved appearance
No anaesthesia
Small amount of tooth tissue loss
An almost perfect natural look
Added strength to the tooth
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Disadvantages
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If you take all the necessary precautions
chances are your veneer will last you a long time to come. The only disadvantage
with composite veneer is discoloration after 3-4 years.
Slight discoloration over time
Staining
Limits use of teeth
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How Long Will it Last? |
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A veneer is said to last for 3-10 years. It all depends on how much care you take.
If you follow your dentist’s instructions your veneers could last a long time.
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Home Care |
As sticky food leave a residue it can cause discoloration. Though veneers are strong
do not test them. In short use your teeth only for eating and smiling. After all,
that’s what God had in mind when he gave them you.
Avoid sticky food
Avoid biting nails and other hard objects
Brush the teeth twice a day
Floss the teeth regularly
Visit your dentist regularly for checking and cleaning
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Alternative
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Full crowns are the option. It is
generally used after root canal work is done or when a substantial part of the tooth
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Summary and Conclusion? |
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With today’s advances in Dentistry we can enhance your smile by veneers, which can
make your teeth more beautiful and natural looking for long time.
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Remember! Your smile is often the first thing people notice about
you and the last thing they forget.
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