Dental veneers are wafer thin, custom made shelves of tooth colored material designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve appearance. Many kinds of veneers are available in the market, but most commonly used are porcelain and composite resins
Veneers are used to beautify the smile in cases of broken or chipped, discolored, abnormally shaped or crooked teeth. veneers can also be used to cover slight gaps between the teeth.
Most widely used veneer:
- Porcelain veneers : porcelain itself is a brittle material. Although when bonded onto tooth surface, it can get very strong They are tough and can last for upto 10 to 15 years if proper care is taken. They match with the exact shade of your natural teeth and they are difficult to stain. Oral hygiene methods don’t need to change, you can brush and floss normally.
- Composite resin : a small portion of tooth is cut and composite resin is bonded onto the tooth surface. They are comparatively cheaper than porcelain and also match with the exact shade of the natural teeth. But they sometimes chip off , crack or break ,especially in the front teeth region.
- lumineers : They are the thinnest and strongest dental veneers. They require minimal to no tooth preparation. The whole procedure is basically pain free.They are slightly translucent. Hence not indicated in cases with severe discoloration.
- Zirconia : An all ceramic cap is fitted as a veneer onto the tooth surface. They are the much stronger than the traditional porcelain veneers. As zirconia veneers require maximum amount of tooth reduction, they are only indicated in cases where there is severe and extensive damage to the tooth.
Dr. Pankti Patel, our chief dentist at Teeth Care Centre, Satellite, Ahmedabad has over a decade of work experience. She holds a diploma in laser dentistry and she has received many awards for her exceptional work in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Pankti uses the most supreme quality materials to ensure that our patients receive best and long lasting results.
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