Veneers
Veneers are very thin custom-made porcelain restorations that are glued to the natural enamel of the teeth. Depending on the diagnosis and on the patient's expectations, this can be done with little or no tooth preparation beforehand.
Also known as very thin Bonded Porcelain Restoration, Etched Ceramic Restoration, "Lumineers" or Porcelain Contact Lens Veneers. They are custom made thin pieces of porcelain that could range around 0.3mm in thickness. They are adhesively bonded to your natural enamel to the front of your teeth with NO or minimal tooth preparation based on proper diagnosis and final patient expectations. Bonding to enamel makes it a very strong bond and makes the restorations act like your own natural teeth in masticatory functions.
The specialty literature has already presented longevity of 25 years and counting where oral hygiene was well maintained and periodic check up visits to the local dentist were respected (yearly evaluation of gingival levels, calculus and caries control, level of teeth wear).
Treatment indication in cases of misshaped, discolored, spaced teeth or not enough tooth structure showing while smiling.
This technique enhances the energy of your smile with a minimally invasive and long lasting approach.
A few examples of veneers created by our Dental Office specialists can be found in our smiles gallery.