The NW Albuquerque dentist offers dedicated cosmetic dental procedures to help revitalize your smile. One such effective solution for chipped, cracked, and stained teeth is porcelain veneers.
Porcelain veneers are popular aesthetic procedures demanded by many people globally. These premium-quality laminates help enhance your oral health, form, and aesthetics.
Porcelain veneers are used for several purposes. They:
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Benefits of porcelain veneers
You can expect your veneers to offer you the following benefits:
- Enhance your smile aesthetics and overall appearance
- Require minimal tooth alteration
- Blend easily with your natural teeth, giving a more natural look
- Are stain and fracture-resistant
- Do not require additional maintenance
- They are durable and long-lasting (10 to 15 years)
- Improve your self-esteem and confidence
| Porcelain veneers are tooth-colored luxury laminates that are bonded to the anterior surfaces of your front teeth. They are custom-made according to the size and shape of your natural teeth, but they may appear to be lighter than your teeth’s shade to give a brighter smile. |
Placing porcelain veneers
Porcelain veneers are designed and fabricated in the following way:
Initial examination
- Your dentist will evaluate the health of your teeth through dental examination and X-rays
- A round of prophylactic dental cleaning will be performed to remove plaque and debris
Tooth preparation
- The tooth that requires veneers will be prepared by removing a sufficient amount of enamel so that the veneers can easily fit the natural tooth
Oral impressions
- Several oral impressions will be recorded and sent to the laboratory to fabricate the veneers according to your tooth measurements
- You will be given a temporary veneer until your next visit.
Bonding
- When you return after about 2 weeks, your temporary veneers will be removed. The enamel surface will be cleaned to eliminate any residual plaque or bacteria.
- The tooth will be etched using a dental bonding agent, facilitating a good bond between the veneer and the tooth surface
- Your permanent porcelain veneers will be placed using the appropriate dental cement
Final adjustments
- After bonding, any necessary adjustments will be made to ensure the veneers fit comfortably and look natural.
Takeaway
Porcelain veneers are tooth-colored aesthetic cases that are gaining traction in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Being aesthetically superior and durable, they offer improved smiles and appearance. However, it is important to consult a qualified dentist to determine if veneers are the right choice for your specific dental needs and goals.
