Ceramic veneers

The porcelain veneer is a wonderful achievement of cosmetic dentistry. It is a permanent prosthetic restoration used to cover unaesthetic front surface of the upper and lower teeth. Veneers are entirely made of porcelain and are free of any metal components. That is why they allow an excellent cosmetic result to be achieved. Porcelain veneers do not require extensive tooth preparation saving tooth tissues at the same time, which is their essential advantage over dental crowns. Veneers are 0.8-1mm thick so their impact on hard tissues of a tooth is minimal. Below you can read about the procedure for getting a veneer:

   - first appointment: after you have been considered a candidate for prosthetic treatment, your dentist prepares your teeth for placing a veneer and takes tooth impressions.
   - second appointment: Your dentist checks the veneer on your tooth to make sure it fits properly, and makes possible improvements or alterations. Next, the veneer is permanently bonded to your tooth surface.

Frequently Asked Questions:

- what are the indications for veneers? - The following factors are the indications for veneers:
    - difficult to remove tooth discolouration and stains
    - underdevelopment of dentine and enamel
    - unaesthetic fillings of the front teeth
    - tooth edge cavity or chipped incisors
    - diastemas (gaps between two teeth) or small gaps
    - misshapen front teeth, which displeases a patient
- are there any contraindications for veneers? - patients suffering from bruxism and occlusal abnormalities are not considered candidates for veneers. Inappropriate oral hygiene is also an argument against the procedure.