A veneer is a thin layer of plastic or ceramic material that is placed over the teeth to improve their appearances. The laboratory technician makes the porcelain materials into thinlayerswhich are usually about 0.3 millimetres. This type of veneer can be used to enhance the appearance of your teeth without any need for drilling or even any injections—they can be used by people who want to close the gaps between their teeth or who have different sizes of teeth.
Below, we provide you with all you need to knowabout porcelain veneer; you should read further to find out more.
Some of the use of porcelain veneer includes the following;
The use of modern porcelain materials such as Emax veneers or Lumineers for dental treatment has the following advantages;
Some of the disadvantages of porcelain are as follows:
The estimated cost of porcelain veneers in the UK is around £400 – £1,000.
The following factors cause the variation in the price of porcelain in the UK
Visit The Harley Street Dentist today on Harley Street, London to have quality and durable brands of porcelain such as Lumineers, Emax and Durathinat. You can call us on 02071830903 to book an appointment.
Porcelain veneers can come off at one time or the other but the risk of them debonding when they are attachedto the enamel is very low.The reason veneers break or come off may be due to excessive force or some bad habits and diets. Repairing veneers may not be possible; you may need to replace the entire set when anyone breaks off.
Porcelain veneers do not stain easily even if the tooth around them end up having some stain—this isbecause they are covert resistant to stains.
whitening veneers is not possible; they remain in the same colour as they were made in the laboratory.
The first thing to take in your treatment is to visit your dentist who will examine your teeth to know what your concerns and desire are and to know how best to solve them.Your dentist will assess your teeth and the condition of your gum as well—you should have a healthy gum before considering any cosmetic treatment. If you have not had your teeth and gum checked recently, you should visit your dentist to have that checked for you. After your healthy gum is confirmed, your teeth will be assessed further to know if they are suitable for porcelain veneers or if they can be done without any tooth removal.
Trail smile procedure can help you to know in advance what is your veneers will look like after they are fitted. If there is any need for tooth removal or other modifications to be made to your teeth, it will be shown and discussed with you in detail on the trial smile. If you are happy with the trial smile result, the teeth can be treated and modified as shown and discussed at the trial smile stage.
An impressionof your teeth will be taken to make veneers for your teeth based on the design discussed in the trial smile. With a trialsmile,you can get a better idea of what your veneers will look like and minor errors can be corrected when making your final veneers in the lab.After your veneers have been produced in the lab, your dentist can fit them on your teeth for you.
A porcelain veneer can be used up to 20 years. However, your veneers may not last as expected depends on factors such as:
If you are considering a porcelain veneers treatment, then The Harley Street Dentist is your go-to dental clinic in Harley Street, London or call us on 02071830903 to make further enquiries about this procedure or book an appointment.
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