Veneers are wafer-thin, custom-crafted cosmetic shells, fabricated from porcelain. Veneers are a classic “cosmetic” dental procedure that has helped rejuvenate smiles for decades. These shells are meticulously designed in a laboratory to precisely cover the front surface of your teeth, instantly transforming the appearance of your smile.
Are you a good candidate for veneers?
The overall facial aesthetic of the patient is evaluated. A consultation is performed in order to custom design the crafted smile. Facial symmetry, occlusal cants, and parafunctional habits are evaluated as well. After a design goal is achieved between the patient and dentist, a diagnostic model is fabricated.
Take your new smile on a test drive!
Once the diagnostic model has been fabricated, a trial smile is prepared and temporarily applied so that the patient can evaluate the proposed cosmetic changes. If the patient agrees to the treatment, preparation proceeds.
What can I expect on prep day?
Once the design has been finalized, tooth preparation occurs. The smallest amount of tooth structure necessary to support the restoration is performed. At this point, a digital scan or impression is performed, and the patient is placed in custom fabricated temporary veneers while the case is created.
Delivery & After Care
Once the case has been crafted, the temporary veneers are removed, and the final smile is placed. At this point, the patient evaluates the improved aesthetics and approves the result. The veneers are then permanently bonded to the teeth following a strict adhesion protocol.
Veneers are a proven and predictable method of improving your smile. The customizability of the material allows for the creation of impeccable dental aesthetics, without the reduction of functionality. Veneers are a great option for those with healthy teeth who are interested in treating themselves to a cosmetic makeover.
