porcelain Veneers
Traditional porcelain veneers are constructed in a dental laboratory from precision models of your teeth made from impressions that your dentist takes as part of your treatment.
For traditional porcelain veneers it is very common to require some
preparation of the underlying tooth to create space to place the veneer.
In certain cases such as where a tooth is being brought forward into
the line of the arch or where a small tooth is being made bigger,
no preparation may be required.
When the patient is ready to proceed with treatment the next step
is to create a 3d preview model. Our ceramist uses the computer aided
smile design to create this 3d version of the smile design so it can
be checked from all angles for aesthetics and function.
Porcelain veneers are then provided as planned over two main treatment
appointments. At the first appointment the teeth are prepared. This
process involves trimming back a thin layer from the front surface
and biting edge to make space for the veneer. Impressions are taken
and temporary veneers are made using a template made from the 3d preview
model. Importantly, this gives our patients an opportunity to trial
the planned smile design in their own mouths before the veneers are
made. Any changes or fine adjustments can be made to the temporaries
and reproduced in the final veneers. All veneers are made with this
technique at our clinic. These treatments are all carried out using
our pain-free anesthetic techniques.
Porcelain veneers are then fitted at the second main treatment appointment.
Our veneers are fitted with a multi-layer bonding system that bonds
the veneers to the teeth with unparalleled strength. The veneers are
polished and bite checked and then revealed to our patients. We also
see our patients a few days later to check all is well when they've
had some time to use them and eat with them. On that appointment we
also take portrait photos for our patients to take away with them.
