Are coatings of special ceramic material cemented with special polymer-modified cement in the labial surface, in front of the teeth

The solution of dental veneers without tooth reduction is indicated :

• Changing tooth shape
• Changing color of the teeth, specially in discolored teeth after receivement of tetracycline antibiotics or after endodontic treatment
• Gaps between teeth
• Teeth with broken angles
• Crooked teeth

Advantages :

  • No anesthesia

  • No tooth preparation- drill

  • Thin 0,2 mm, as a contact lens

  • Requires 2 appointments

  • Excellent aesthetic solution

  • Resistance to stains

The solution of dental veneers without tooth reduction is contraindicated:

• Patients with clenching or grinding their teeth
• Patients with gingivitis- periodontitis
• Teeth with fillings
• Very crooked teeth
• Patients who have the habit of nail biting, pencil and ice biting

Disadvantages :

  • High cost

  • Special clinical experience of the dentist

The procedure is the following : 

1st

1st visit :

  • Color measurement with SpectroShade™ Micro

  • Taking final impressions of the upper and the lower jaw

2nd

2nd visit :

  • Evaluation of the dental veneer without tooth reduction

  • Permanent cementation of the dental veneer without tooth reduction

  • Leaving the dental office, you can eat after 2 hours
3nd

3rd visit :

  • Final evaluation after 1 week

How long dental veneers without tooth reductions last?

Veneers have a long lifetime. However, to prolong the life of the recommended to those who have veneers:

  • avoid chewing hard foods such as meat with bones, nuts, ice cubes, etc.

  • excellent oral hygiene (brushing, dental flossing, e.t.c)

  • must wear a nightguard for protection