A veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth, veneers improve the aesthetics of a smile and/or protect the tooth's surface from damage.
Reasons
· Pigmentation of tooth enamel
· Scales and cracks of the tooth’s surface
· Gaps between teeth
· Imperfect tooth shape, or different sizes
· Increased abrasion of the teeth
· Large old fillings in the smile zone
Stages
· A detailed photo protocol of the patient and their smile, x-ray studies
· Fabrication of diagnostic models
· Create virtual ideal smile using Digital Smile Design program
· Motivated mock-up (to reveal patients smile before preparation of teeth)
· Select with the patient what veneers to choose as composite or ceramic.
· Preparation of ` for veneers and the taking of impressions
· Fitting and installation of veneers
· Advice on care and precautions
Results
· White teeth with the perfect smile and golden proportions
· Absence of defects
· Improvement of the color, shape and alignment of the teeth
· Protection of teeth against abrasion
· Aligned dentition
· Aesthetic restoration
Recommendations
· Do not grind hard objects such as nuts
· Do not use abrasive cleaners for hygiene (soda - salt)
· Immediately after fixing the veneers it is not recommended to eat coloring products of tea, sugar coffee etc...
· In the presence of discomfort or redness of the gums immediately notify the doctor
· If there is a gap or roughness in the place where the veneers are fastened, contact the doctor immediately
· If after installation of veneers the diction is broken. It is recommended to talk as much as possible to accelerate the adaptation.
· When practicing extreme sports it is necessary to use special protective mothguards.
· Additional ways you can help maintain your sparkling smile is to have regular professional hygiene visits twice a year or so.