Veneers
Veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain or zirconium layers that are bonded on the supragingival surface of the teeth. The preparation of the veneer is actually the removal of the outer 0,5-1 mm surface layer of the enamel which is followed by a special impression. The veneer is made in the dental laboratory based on the model.
Teeth before the treatment
Teeth after the removal of 0.5-1 mm outer enamel layer
After the treatment: the veneers in place
Spotted enamel before the treatment
Mildly crowded lower anterior teeth before the treatment
A beautiful smile after fitting of the veneers
Advantages of veneers
• they close the gaps
• they correct the shade of the teeth
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they correct the shape of the teeth
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they are very thin therefore they require only minor enamel preparation
Disadvantages of veneers
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they are made in two sessions: first session preparation and impression, second session fitting
they are very thin, the incisor edges are particularly fragile
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they are only suitable for caries free and non-restored teeth
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they are only able to correct minor morphological problems
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they are unable to correct the rotation of teeth, to elevate the bite, to correct the inclination of the teeth