Overview
Veneers are thin, custom-made
shells crafted of tooth-coloured
materials designed to cover the front
side of teeth to improve the overall
appearance of teeth. They are made of
either thin plastic resin or porcelain.
Veneers are placed to:
- Correct poorly-formed or
mildly-malpositioned teeth
- Close gaps between teeth
- Mask internal stains
- Restore partially broken-down
teeth
Procedure
Tooth preparation is minimal and
confined to the enamel structure.
The veneer is bonded to the tooth
structure with tooth-coloured resin
cement. Like crowns, several visits are
necessary to complete treatment.
Patients should be aware that this is
usually an irreversible process, because
it is necessary to remove a small
amount of enamel from your teeth to
accommodate the shell.
