Dental veneers is a cosmetic procedure designed to improve the appearance of your smile and teeth. The veneer is only about as thick as a contact lens and is cemented onto the front surface of your existing tooth using a strong luting (cementing) agent. Sometimes a small amount of tooth structure is removed from the front surface to facilitate good bonding and to ensure good final aesthetics.
Anyone who wishes to improve the appearance of their teeth should consider veneers. They are most useful for those who:
Dental veneers can be made from any of the materials mentioned below:
Composite resin is a tooth-coloured pliable material that can be placed directly unto your teeth. It is widely used in dental fillings and for cosmetic bonding. Its main advantage is that it can be placed in a single visit.
There are several types of porcelain and zirconia options available. The type used depends on your specific situation. The chief objective is achieve excellent aesthetics, however, several other factors are to be considered when selecting material. These include:
Just like the choices available for dental crowns, we, at Ashford are able to provide you with the full range of contemporary ceramic options:
The veneer process begins with a thorough consultation on why veneers are desirable in this case. We will discuss your specific objectives and present several options for you to choose from. As part of the consultation process, we will do:
Composite Veneers
This can be done under local anaesthesia so the procedure is painless and you will not feel a thing.
The teeth we intend to veneer are prepared slightly to achieve a strong bond and desirable aesthetics. We then treat the teeth surfaces with special primers which facilitate bonding with the composite resin.
The resin can then be placed directly onto the teeth surfaces and shaped according to your objectives.
We will then trim and polish the veneers to ensure they are smooth and look exactly as you wish.
Porcelain or Zirconia
This can be done under local anaesthesia so the procedure is painless and you will not feel any pain.
Most times, very little or no preparation is needed. But when it is required, no more than 0.3-0.5mm of enamel is very gently beveled off the teeth we intend to veneer.
We then take an intra-oral scan which is sent to our laboratory. We will then fabricate temporary veneers for you while the permanent veneers are being made.
The entire process takes about 45 to 60 minutes (depending on how many veneers we are doing) and is entirely painless.
Once the permanent veneers are ready, the appointment to issue them typically takes around 30 minutes (depending on the number of veneers we are doing).
We will remove the temporary veneers, clean the tooth surface and cement the permanent veneers on it. We will then ensure that your bite is comfortable and harmonious with opposing teeth. We will also ensure you are able to clean and floss around the veneers.
As with any dental procedure, follow-ups are an important part of the process. We will typically schedule review appointments 2 weeks later, subsequently every 6 months thereafter. This ensures the veneers are constantly monitored and the prosthesis is comfortable, functional and long lasting.
Provided the underlying tooth remains healthy, the veneers are checked by our doctors at your regular checkups and your oral hygiene remains sound, there is no reason why porcelain veneers will fail.
They have been used routinely for many years to achieve a great smile for many patients worldwide. They have been shown to clinically outlast normal tooth colored fillings and shown to have superior aesthetics and durability.
Dental Veneers essentially make over your smile giving you the appearance you always desired.
Try-in veneers are used first so you can spend some time feeling what your permanent veneers will be like.
Dental Veneers are a long term cosmetic restoration.
Dental Veneers do not stain or discolor with time.
At Ashford, the preparation process is smooth and hassle free with our expertise.
The cost will depend upon which material is used for the Dental Veneers and how many Veneers are being done. Please get in touch with us for further pricing details.
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